Type Base Top Ext
Plate Length (m) 2.85
Plate height (m) 2.0 1.0
Plate thickness (mm) 63
External trench width (m) 0.43 - 2.23
Internal trench width (m) 0.30 - 2.10
Weight (kg)* 694 387
Distance between struts 2.6
Strut Clearance Height (m) 1.3 N/A

    The Backhoe Trench Box is an alternative to the standard Groundforce Trench Box. It has been developed to optimise strength whilst ensuring its weight remains low enough to be handled by smaller excavators on site. It is capable of supporting trenches up to 4m deep when a base module is connected to two top extension units. 

    Trench widths of up to 2.2m (earth to earth) can be achieved by using a variety of fixed length strut extensions. These are connected to the box plates using a simple pin arrangement for speedy on-site assembly. 

    Groundforce also supply a wide range of other shoring box systems, including the Standard Trench Box.

FAQs

Why Choose a Backhoe Trench Box for your excavation project?

Due to their lightweight characteristics, Backhoe Trench Boxes are particularly useful for shoring contractors using smaller 180° backhoe excavators.


Which applications most suit a Backhoe Trench Box?

Backhoe Trench Boxes are ideal for use on building sites and construction projects where small excavator handling is essential.


What makes Backhoe Trench Boxes so light?

Backhoe Trench boxes use lightweight yet robust panels and have their own dedicated strutting system to help keep overall weight down to a minimum.


What size of excavation suit Backhoe Trench Boxes?

They are suitable for use in trenches from 0.43 to 2.23m wide x 4m deep in most soil types.


Are top extensions available for Backhoe Trench Boxes?

Yes, a top extension box can be added to Backhoe Trench Boxes to achieve up to 4m depth.


What type of struts are used in a Backhoe Trench Box?

Incrementally adjustable struts are typically used for Backhoe Trench Boxes to allow for width adjustment on site.


Do Groundforce offer training courses?

Groundforce Training Services offer Industry leading accredited safety training 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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Trench Boxes: Typical Installation Methodology

This quick and easy method ensures ground stability within a trench and helps minimise the excavation area to avoid damage to neighbouring structures and utilities in the ground. This methodology is best suited for trench boxes with shorter struts, if you use a trench box with long struts then other methods may be more suited, if you have any questions on different methods you can use contact our technical department.

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