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.
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Short, robust struts for small strutting application
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Prop Type
Prop Length (m)
Safe Working Load Capacity (kN)
Prop Weight (kg)
0
0.30 - 0.45
30
5.0
1
0.45 - 0.71
6.6
2
0.68 - 1.14
8.6
3
1.04 - 1.75
11.8
Strong and durable props for general 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.
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.
A manhole box is similar to a trench box in it's basic function, but they incorporate integral end return panels for extra ground support when placing pre-cast manhole rings, as an alternative to sheets and frames. There are five available sizes catering to common manhole ring sizes. They can be quickly assembled and installed without an operator needing to enter the unsupported excavation, supporting trenches up to 5.5m using the base module and various struts. Ideal for most ground conditions.