Description
10′ x 16′ ESC TSB6 Steel Trench Box
The ESC TSB6-1016 is a heavy-duty mainline steel trench shield built for underground utility, pipeline, municipal, and infrastructure projects. Its 6-inch-wall construction provides a durable configuration for contractors who need a 10-foot shield height, substantial working room, and strong depth capability.
A 16-foot long trench box is typically used with pipe sections that are up to 12 feet long. As a general safety rule it is recommended that a trench shield be at least 4 feet longer than the pipe being installed.
Following this rule provides additional shield length beyond the pipe section and gives the crew more working room for installation and connection work inside the protected area.
Key Benefits & Crew Efficiency
- Ideal for 12-Foot Pipe: Meets the 4-foot safety headroom rule by providing additional shield length beyond the pipe joint to safely accommodate the crew.
- 10-Foot Shield Height: Provides a taller shield profile for mainline utility and infrastructure excavations where an 8-foot box may not provide the preferred panel height.
- Heavy-Duty 6-Inch-Wall Design: The TSB6-1016 provides substantial steel construction and strong depth ratings for demanding underground utility and infrastructure work.
- Mainline Working Length: Provides 13′11″ of clear length between spreaders for pipe placement, joining, utility connections, and underground installation work.
- Increased Internal Clearance: The TSB6-1016 provides 76 inches of pipe clearance for larger pipe, structures, and utility installation requirements.
- Capacity Safety: Built with a 1,501 PSF shield capacity and maximum depth ratings of 29′ in C60 soil and 23′ in C80 soil.
- Heavy-Duty Steel Construction: Weighing approximately 9,403 lbs without spreaders, the TSB6-1016 combines a 10-foot shield height with a manageable 16-foot mainline footprint.
Product Specifications
| Model | TSB6-1016 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10′ High x 16′ Long |
| Wall Thickness | 6 Inches |
| Material | Steel |
| Weight | Approx. 9,403 lbs |
| Pipe Clearance | 76 Inches |
| Length Between Spreaders | 13′11″ |
| Shield Capacity | 1,501 PSF |
| Max Depth Rating – B45 | 37 ft |
| Max Depth Rating – C60 | 29 ft |
| Max Depth Rating – C80 | 23 ft |
Pricing & Logistics
Price: $26,810.00
Contact us to confirm current pricing, availability and shipping rates.
Freight & Delivery Coordination
Shipping rates are calculated based on equipment quantity, spreader configuration, and your final jobsite or yard destination. Discounts may be available for multiple box orders or complete fleet packages.
Target Applications
The 10′ x 16′ TSB6 is designed for contractors performing underground utility, pipeline, municipal, and infrastructure work where a 10-foot shield height, mainline working length, and heavy-duty 6-inch-wall construction are required.
Typical applications include:
- water and sewer mainline installation;
- storm drainage projects;
- pipeline construction;
- municipal infrastructure;
- public works excavation;
- roadway utility installation;
- larger pipe and utility installations requiring increased vertical clearance;
- other mainline excavation work requiring a tall protected working area.
The 16-foot length provides useful room for pipe placement, joining, and connection work while remaining more compact and easier to reposition than a 20-foot or 24-foot trench box.
The 10-foot panel height and 76-inch pipe clearance make the TSB6-1016 a practical option for larger underground installations where additional vertical working clearance is required.
Critical Selection & Safety Factors
Is the 10×16 TSB6 Right for Your Jobsite?
Trench box selection involves more than choosing a height and length.
The correct shield depends on excavation depth, trench width, pipe or structure dimensions, soil classification, surcharge conditions, groundwater, adjacent structures, excavator capacity, transportation requirements, and jobsite access.
The 10×16 TSB6 is worth considering when a project requires a tall mainline trench shield but does not require the additional length, weight, or handling demands of a 20-foot or 24-foot box.
Its 16-foot length provides substantial working room while maintaining a more manageable footprint for transportation, placement, and repositioning.
Contractors should verify that their lifting and excavation equipment is appropriate for a trench box in this size and weight class.
For projects where an 8-foot shield height is sufficient, the 8×16 TSB6 may be a better fit. For projects requiring additional longitudinal working room, a 10×20 or 10×24 TSB6 may be more appropriate.
We can help you compare TSB6 trench box configurations based on your excavation requirements, pipe or structure dimensions, handling equipment, transportation needs, and preferred working clearances.
Depth Ratings & Tabulated Data
The listed depth ratings must be evaluated together with the applicable manufacturer tabulated data and actual jobsite conditions.
The Competent Person is responsible for evaluating excavation conditions, determining the applicable soil classification, accounting for surcharge loads and adjacent structures, and selecting and using the protective system accordingly.
Groundwater, excavation geometry, spoil pile placement, heavy equipment near the excavation, and other site-specific conditions must also be considered.
The dimensions of the pipe, structure, or utility component must be reviewed to confirm that it can be installed within the available pipe clearance, spreader spacing, and working area of the shield.
For help comparing available trench box options, contact our team with your project details and equipment requirements.
Spreader Configurations
The correct spreader configuration depends on the required trench width, pipe or structure dimensions, installation method, and the amount of working clearance needed inside the trench box.
When requesting a quote, send us the project information needed to evaluate available configuration options, including:
- excavation depth;
- soil classification;
- required trench width;
- pipe or structure dimensions;
- required working clearance;
- project location;
- quantity of trench boxes required.
We can help with spreader options, current availability, equipment quotes, and freight and delivery coordination.
Request a Quote from Iron Lot
Iron Lot supplies trench boxes and trench safety equipment to underground
utility contractors, excavation contractors, pipeline contractors,
municipalities, public works departments, and other construction equipment
buyers.
Contact our team for:
- current pricing and availability;
- spreader options;
- stacking pins and stacked configuration requirements;
- multiple-unit quotes;
- freight and delivery coordination;
- comparison with other ESC TSB6 sizes;
- steel and aluminum trench box options;
- equipment financing information.
Payment Options:
We accept company check, wire transfer, ACH, and credit card payments. We also offer financing through Ascentium Capital.
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