Groundforce Shorcos equipment portfolio includes a full range of Trenching Equipment and Shoring Equipment including: Trench Boxes, Trench Sheets and Piles, light and heavy duty hydraulic bracing, hydraulic struts and other related products.
Supplying Piling equipment nationwide, we strive ourselves on customer service and product quality. Our ranges include EMVs, Larssen Sheet Piles and more
Stopper Specialists supply pipe stoppers and pressure testing equipment to the construction, civil engineering and utility industries; offering an unrivalled portfolio of products for a variety of tasks from blanking off vessels to pressure testing pipelines.
Groundforce Bridge is the temporary bridge hire division of Groundforce. Our temporary bridge structures cater for the construction, transmission, rail and events sectors.
Groundforce Training Services offer a wide range of courses primarily for those working in utilities, construction and civil engineering. From short duration health and safety awareness to more complex or specialist safety consultancy solutions.
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Strong and durable props for general application
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Prop Type
Prop Length (m)
Safe Working Load (SWL)
Prop Weight (kg)
0
1.05 - 1.83
42kN @1050mm to 22kN @1830mm
13.6
1
1.6 - 2.8
34kN @1600mm to 12kN @2800mm
21.0
2
1.9 - 3.4
39kN @1900mm to 11kN @3400mm
21.8
3
2.17 - 3.975
35kN @2170mm to 7kN @3975mm
25.0
4
3.1 - 4.9
20kN @3100mm to 7kN @4900mm
29.5
Short, robust struts for small strutting application
The Backhoe Trench Box is a lightweight yet robust solution for small trenching applications. With a load capacity of 20 kN/m2, it can be used to depths of 3 metres in most soil types. It's ideal for use on building sites and construction projects where small excavator handling is essential. Developed to meet the needs of the contractor when using smaller 180 degree backhoe rubber tyred excavators, this box is supremely light yet provides solid support.
The Backhoe Drag Box is a lightweight solution for small capacity machines and backhoe excavators. This lightweight box weighs less than one tonne, making it easy to manoeuvre. Designed for continuous pipe laying operations in self-supporting ground up to 2m in depth, this drag box is a reliable and efficient tool for any construction project. The Backhoe Drag Box is the ideal choice for those looking for a lightweight and versatile solution for their excavation needs.Browse all of our trench boxes available to hire.
For trenches up to 6.6m deepA trench box is generally the first choice for the rapid shoring of trench runs due to the speed and simplicity of installation. They are typically suitable for use in trenches up to 4.9m wide x 6.6m deep in reasonable ground conditions, they are not recommended in unmanaged, waterlogged ground. Groundforce offer a wide range of trench box sizes with various strut types, providing a safe solution on site.