12 Cubic Yard Bedding Box – ESC

Description

ESC 12 Yard Bedding Box

The ESC 12 Yard Bedding Box is a heavy-duty steel material-handling box built for underground utility, excavation, pipeline, municipal, and civil construction projects. It provides contractors with a central location for staging stone, gravel, sand, aggregate, and other trench bedding materials close to the work area.

Its 12-cubic-yard capacity supports high-volume utility and infrastructure projects where crews need to keep a substantial quantity of bedding material available near the excavation. The 20′1″ overall length and 78-inch inside width provide a large loading area for excavators, loaders, and other compatible jobsite equipment.

This bedding box weighs approximately 8,000 lbs and is constructed with ¼-inch sidewalls, ⅜-inch end walls, and a ½-inch base plate. An 8-inch Schedule 120 grab bar provides a substantial handling point for properly equipped machinery.

Key Benefits & Crew Efficiency

• 12-Cubic-Yard Capacity: Holds a substantial volume of stone, gravel, sand, aggregate, and other bedding materials for larger utility and excavation projects.

• Centralized Material Staging: Helps keep bedding material close to the trench or installation area so crews can access it when needed.

• Large Loading Area: The 20′1″ length and 78-inch inside width provide room for loading, storing, and removing material with compatible equipment.

• Heavy-Duty Steel Construction: Built with reinforced steel plate thicknesses selected for demanding construction-site material handling.

• ½-Inch Base Plate: Provides a substantial wear surface for repeated loading, unloading, and jobsite positioning.

• 8-Inch Schedule 120 Grab Bar: Provides a heavy-duty handling point for moving or positioning the box with appropriate equipment and procedures.

• High-Capacity Jobsite Equipment: At approximately 8,000 lbs empty, this box is designed for contractors with the machinery and transportation capacity required for larger bedding-box configurations.

Product Specifications

Pricing & Logistics

Price: $13,000.00

Contact us to confirm current pricing, availability, freight rates, and estimated delivery timing.

Freight & Delivery Coordination

Shipping rates are calculated based on the bedding box quantity, delivery location, unloading requirements, and any additional equipment included with the order.

The empty box weighs approximately 8,000 lbs and measures more than 20 feet long. Transportation planning should account for the box dimensions, freight requirements, jobsite access, and the equipment available for unloading and positioning.

We can coordinate delivery to your contractor yard, equipment facility, municipal location, or jobsite and provide pricing for multiple-unit or mixed-equipment orders.

Target Applications

The ESC 12 Yard Bedding Box is designed for contractors who need to stage and manage large volumes of aggregate or trench bedding material near an active work area.

Typical applications may include:

• water and sewer main installation;

• storm drainage and culvert projects;

• underground utility construction;

• pipeline installation;

• roadway and municipal infrastructure work;

• stone and gravel staging;

• sand and pipe-bedding material handling;

• backfill-material staging;

• utility repair and replacement projects;

• civil and site-development work.

Bedding boxes are commonly positioned near the excavation so an excavator or loader can access material without requiring crews to repeatedly retrieve small quantities from a more distant stockpile.

Keeping the material inside a designated box can also support a more organized work area and reduce the amount of aggregate placed directly on pavement, soil, or other surfaces.

This large-capacity configuration is best suited to projects where crews can use the available volume efficiently and where the jobsite has sufficient room for placement, loading, and equipment movement.

Critical Selection & Jobsite Factors

Is the ESC 12 Yard Bedding Box Right for Your Project?

Selecting a bedding box requires more than comparing its rated cubic-yard capacity.

The appropriate box depends on the amount of material required, type and density of aggregate, frequency of loading, available excavator or loader, truck and trailer capacity, jobsite access, placement area, and the distance between the material stockpile and excavation.

The 12-yard model is worth considering when a project requires a high-volume supply of bedding stone, gravel, sand, or aggregate near the work area and smaller boxes would require frequent refilling.

Contractors should account for both the approximately 8,000-pound empty weight and the weight of the material placed inside the box. Loaded weight varies significantly based on the material type, moisture content, and actual quantity loaded.

Before purchasing, verify that the available equipment can safely load, unload, move, and position a bedding box in this size and weight class. Transportation routes and jobsite access should also provide sufficient clearance for a box measuring 20′1″ long.

For projects with lower daily material requirements, limited access, or smaller handling equipment, a 5-yard, 7-yard, or 9-yard bedding box may be a better fit.

We can help compare available ESC bedding-box sizes based on your material requirements, available equipment, transportation needs, and jobsite conditions.

Loading, Handling & Equipment Considerations

The bedding box should be handled only with equipment that has sufficient rated capacity for the empty box and the planned movement or unloading procedure.

Before use, contractors should evaluate:

• the empty and anticipated loaded weight;

• excavator or loader size and rated capacity;

• approved handling and connection points;

• bucket, sling, chain, or attachment compatibility;

• unloading and placement requirements;

• ground conditions and box stability;

• travel paths and overhead or side clearances;

• transportation and tie-down requirements.

The box, grab bar, welds, and other handling areas should be inspected for damage or excessive wear before use. Follow the manufacturer’s handling instructions and the equipment manufacturer’s rated-capacity requirements.

A bedding box is material-handling equipment and is not a trench-protective system. Excavation protection must be selected and used separately according to the applicable project requirements.

Request a Quote from Iron Lot

We supply ESC bedding boxes, trench boxes, manhole boxes, aluminum trench shields, steel road plates, and other equipment for underground utility and excavation contractors.

Contact our team for:

• current pricing and availability;
• freight and delivery coordination;
• multiple-unit bedding-box quotes;
• comparison with smaller ESC bedding boxes;
• trench-safety and excavation equipment;
• mixed-equipment orders;
• equipment financing information.

Warehouse Shipping Locations: Ohio, North Carolina

Payment Options:

We accept company check, wire transfer, ACH, and credit card payments. We also offer financing through Ascentium Capital.

Financing: Ascentium Capital offers fast and flexible financing. With their quick and convenient way to purchase equipment, working with Ascentium Capital helps you acquire the funds you need for your equipment purchase. With financing and leasing of up to $2,000,000, Ascentium Capital works with you to make the application process simple and at no obligation.

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Call Iron Lot at 336-516-8011 or request a quote online for current pricing, availability, and freight information.

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