Trench Boxes

Manhole Box

Our large range of Manhole Boxes allows the safe installation of manhole rings up to 3m in diameter.

A Manhole Trench Box on a busy construction site

Features

Available in 9 different sizes - ranging from 2m - 4.5m in length

Allows installation of manhole rings - up to 3m in diameter

Suitable for trench depths - up to 5.4m

Lightweight options available - for use with small excavators with limited lifting capacity

Our Manhole Boxes

The range of Mabey Hire Manhole Boxes are designed for use in conjunction with our other box systems, to provide additional trench width to allow the construction of any associated manhole chambers.

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Product Specification
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- System 20 Backhoe Manhole Box 2.5m x 2m
  
  Box name
  
  System 20 Backhoe Manhole Box 2.5m x 2m
  
  Size - length x height (m)
  
  2.5 x 2
  
  Capacity (kN/m²)
  
  20
  
  Max trench depth (m)
  
  2.9
  
  Min & max trench widths (m)
  
  2.44
  
  Under strut clearance (m)
  
  1.2
  
  Length between struts (m)
  
  2.25
  
  Box weight* (kg)
  
  1004-1560
  
  To suit max. ring size (mm)
  
  1350
  
  Extension available
  
  1m
  
  End closure panels available
  
  Yes
  
  *Box weight is dependent on which struts are used
- System 20 Backhoe Manhole Box 3m x 2m
  
  Box name
  
  System 20 Backhoe Manhole Box 3m x 2m
  
  Size - length x height (m)
  
  3 x 2
  
  Capacity (kN/m²)
  
  20
  
  Max trench depth (m)
  
  2.9
  
  Min & max trench widths (m)
  
  2.94
  
  Under strut clearance (m)
  
  1.2
  
  Length between struts (m)
  
  2.75
  
  Box weight* (kg)
  
  1100-1714
  
  To suit max. ring size (mm)
  
  1800
  
  Extension available
  
  1m
  
  End closure panels available
  
  Yes
  
  *Box weight is dependent on which struts are used
- Mini Manhole Box 2.1m x 2m
  
  Box name
  
  Mini Manhole Box 2.1m x 2m
  
  Size - length x height (m)
  
  2.1 x 2
  
  Capacity (kN/m²)
  
  20
  
  Max trench depth (m)
  
  2.9
  
  Min & max trench widths (m)
  
  1.54-3.14
  
  Under strut clearance (m)
  
  1.15
  
  Length between struts (m)
  
  1.87
  
  Box weight* (kg)
  
  1200-1748
  
  To suit max. ring size (mm)
  
  1350
  
  Extension available
  
  1m
  
  End closure panels available
  
  Yes
  
  *Box weight is dependent on which struts are used
- Standard Manhole Box 2.5m x 2.5m
  
  Box name
  
  Standard Manhole Box 2.5m x 2.5m
  
  Size - length x height (m)
  
  2.5 x 2.5
  
  Capacity (kN/m²)
  
  35-40
  
  Max trench depth (m)
  
  5.4
  
  Min & max trench widths (m)
  
  2.06-3.96
  
  Under strut clearance (m)
  
  1.49
  
  Length between struts (m)
  
  2.23
  
  Box weight* (kg)
  
  2216-4254
  
  To suit max. ring size (mm)
  
  1350
  
  Extension available
  
  1.5m
  
  End closure panels available
  
  Yes**
  
  *Box weight is dependent on which struts are used
  
  **Maximum end closure panel use is 2.8m box width
- Standard Manhole Box 3m x 2.5m
  
  Box name
  
  Standard Manhole Box 3m x 2.5m
  
  Size - length x height (m)
  
  3 x 2.5
  
  Capacity (kN/m²)
  
  35-40
  
  Max trench depth (m)
  
  5.4
  
  Min & max trench widths (m)
  
  1.7-3.96
  
  Under strut clearance (m)
  
  1.49
  
  Length between struts (m)
  
  2.73
  
  Box weight* (kg)
  
  2376-4554
  
  To suit max. ring size (mm)
  
  1800
  
  Extension available
  
  1.5m
  
  End closure panels available
  
  Yes**
  
  *Box weight is dependent on which struts are used
  
  **Maximum end closure panel use is 2.8m box width
- Standard Manhole Box 3.5m x 2.5m
  
  Box name
  
  Standard Manhole Box 3.5m x 2.5m
  
  Size - length x height (m)
  
  3.5 x 2.5
  
  Capacity (kN/m²)
  
  35-40
  
  Max trench depth (m)
  
  5.4
  
  Min & max trench widths (m)
  
  1.7-3.96
  
  Under strut clearance (m)
  
  1.49
  
  Length between struts (m)
  
  3.23
  
  Box weight* (kg)
  
  2726-4910
  
  To suit max. ring size (mm)
  
  2100
  
  Extension available
  
  1.5m
  
  End closure panels available
  
  Yes**
  
  *Box weight is dependent on which struts are used
  
  **Maximum end closure panel use is 2.8m box width
- Standard Manhole Box 4m x 2.5m
  
  Box name
  
  Standard Manhole Box 4m x 2.5m
  
  Size - length x height (m)
  
  4 x 2.5
  
  Capacity (kN/m²)
  
  35-40
  
  Max trench depth (m)
  
  5.4
  
  Min & max trench widths (m)
  
  2.87-4.77
  
  Under strut clearance (m)
  
  1.47
  
  Length between struts (m)
  
  3.7
  
  Box weight* (kg)
  
  3342-6040
  
  To suit max. ring size (mm)
  
  2700
  
  Extension available
  
  1.5m
  
  End closure panels available
  
  No
  
  *Box weight is dependent on which struts are used
- Standard Manhole Box 4.5m x 2.5m
  
  Box name
  
  Standard Manhole Box 4.5m x 2.5m
  
  Size - length x height (m)
  
  4.5 x 2.5
  
  Capacity (kN/m²)
  
  35-40
  
  Max trench depth (m)
  
  5.4
  
  Min & max trench widths (m)
  
  2.87-4.77
  
  Under strut clearance (m)
  
  1.47
  
  Length between struts (m)
  
  4.2
  
  Box weight* (kg)
  
  4618-8000
  
  To suit max. ring size (mm)
  
  3000
  
  Extension available
  
  1.5m
  
  End closure panels available
  
  No
  
  *Box weight is dependent on which struts are used

Frequently hired together with Manhole Boxes

View our extensive range of accompanying safety equipment frequently hired together with Manhole Boxes.

Manhole Ring Lifter

Manhole Safety Platform

Manhole Shutters

Edge Protection Systems

Ladder Access Platform

End Closure Panel

Excavation Fall Arrest & Rescue System

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Product Specification

System 20 Backhoe Manhole Box 2.5m x 2m

Box name

Size - length x height (m)

Capacity (kN/m²)

Max trench depth (m)

Min & max trench widths (m)

Under strut clearance (m)

Length between struts (m)

Box weight* (kg)

To suit max. ring size (mm)

Extension available

End closure panels available

System 20 Backhoe Manhole Box 3m x 2m

Box name

Size - length x height (m)

Capacity (kN/m²)

Max trench depth (m)

Min & max trench widths (m)

Under strut clearance (m)

Length between struts (m)

Box weight* (kg)

To suit max. ring size (mm)

Extension available

End closure panels available

Mini Manhole Box 2.1m x 2m

Box name

Size - length x height (m)

Capacity (kN/m²)

Max trench depth (m)

Min & max trench widths (m)

Under strut clearance (m)

Length between struts (m)

Box weight* (kg)

To suit max. ring size (mm)

Extension available

End closure panels available

Standard Manhole Box 2.5m x 2.5m

Box name

Size - length x height (m)

Capacity (kN/m²)

Max trench depth (m)

Min & max trench widths (m)

Under strut clearance (m)

Length between struts (m)

Box weight* (kg)

To suit max. ring size (mm)

Extension available

End closure panels available

Standard Manhole Box 3m x 2.5m

Box name

Size - length x height (m)

Capacity (kN/m²)

Max trench depth (m)

Min & max trench widths (m)

Under strut clearance (m)

Length between struts (m)

Box weight* (kg)

To suit max. ring size (mm)

Extension available

End closure panels available

Standard Manhole Box 3.5m x 2.5m

Box name

Size - length x height (m)

Capacity (kN/m²)

Max trench depth (m)

Min & max trench widths (m)

Under strut clearance (m)

Length between struts (m)

Box weight* (kg)

To suit max. ring size (mm)

Extension available

End closure panels available

Standard Manhole Box 4m x 2.5m

Box name