8′ x 16′ Aluminum Trench Box – ESC Shield

Description

8′ x 16′ ESC ABX3 Aluminum Trench Box

The ESC ABX3-816 is a 3-inch-wall aluminum trench box designed for underground utility, municipal, drainage, and excavation work. Its 8-foot height provides substantial vertical coverage, while its 16-foot length gives crews an extended working area for pipe installation, utility connections, repairs, and other underground construction projects.

This solid aluminum shield weighs approximately 2,305 lbs before spreaders. Its aluminum construction helps limit equipment weight while providing substantial longitudinal room for compatible pipe, fittings, rigging, tools, and installation equipment.

The 8′ x 16′ box provides 40 inches of pipe clearance, 14′2″ of clear length between spreaders, and a 475 PSF shield capacity. Suitability depends on the excavation, soil classification, pipe or utility-component dimensions, selected spreaders, installation method, and actual jobsite conditions.

Key Benefits & Crew Efficiency

• Tall, Extended Configuration: The 8-foot height and 16-foot length provide substantial working room for underground utility, drainage, pipe, and conduit installation.

• Solid Aluminum Construction: Three-inch-thick aluminum walls provide published trench-shield capacity while maintaining a lower equipment weight than many comparable steel configurations.

• 2,305-Pound Shield Weight: This box can be transported and positioned with appropriately rated equipment capable of handling the complete assembled configuration.

• 14′2″ Working Length: Provides extensive clear length between spreaders for compatible pipe, fittings, connections, rigging, tools, and installation equipment.

• 40-Inch Pipe Clearance: Provides clearance beneath the spreader area for compatible pipe, conduit, fittings, and utility components.

• 475 PSF Shield Capacity: Provides published capacity for the 16-foot-long, 8-foot-high solid aluminum trench shield.

• Published Depth Ratings: Rated to maximum depths of 13 feet in B45 soil, 11 feet in C60 soil, and 9 feet in C80 soil, subject to the applicable manufacturer tabulated data and jobsite conditions.

Product Specifications

Pricing & Logistics

Price: $13,595.00

Contact us to confirm current pricing, availability, spreader options, and shipping rates.

Freight & Delivery Coordination

Shipping rates are calculated based on equipment quantity, selected spreader configuration, additional components, and the final delivery destination.

The aluminum construction helps limit shield weight, but contractors must still account for the complete assembled weight, 16-foot panel length, unloading requirements, and equipment needed to position and reposition the box safely.

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

Target Applications

The 8′ x 16′ ESC ABX3 aluminum trench box is designed for underground utility and excavation work where an 8-foot panel height and 16-foot shield length are appropriate.

Typical applications may include:

• water and sewer installation;

• storm-drainage installation;

• gas, electrical, and telecommunications work;

• pipe and conduit installation;

• utility service connections;

• utility tie-ins, tees, crosses, and fittings;

• utility repair and replacement work;

• roadway and infrastructure excavation;

• municipal and public works projects;

• street and easement excavation;

• projects requiring more longitudinal room than a 12-foot or 14-foot shield provides.

The 16-foot length provides substantial room for compatible pipe, fittings, connections, rigging, and installation equipment. On suitable projects, the extended working area may support longer installation sequences than shorter trench-box configurations.

The available 14′2″ length between spreaders must be compared with the dimensions of the pipe, fitting, connection, utility component, rigging, tools, and installation equipment. This box must provide sufficient room for the planned work and required crew clearance.

Critical Selection & Safety Factors

Is the 8×16 ESC ABX3 Right for Your Jobsite?

Trench-box selection requires more than comparing the exterior height and length of the shield.

The correct configuration depends on excavation depth, soil classification, trench width, pipe or utility dimensions, surcharge loads, groundwater, adjacent structures, lifting equipment, installation method, transportation requirements, and jobsite access.

This 8′ x 16′ aluminum trench box is worth considering when a project requires the vertical coverage of an 8-foot panel and the extended working area of a 16-foot shield.

Before selecting this box, verify that the pipe, fittings, connections, rigging, tools, and other components can be accommodated within the available working area. The 40-inch pipe clearance and 14′2″ length between spreaders must be evaluated against the actual component dimensions and installation sequence.

Contractors should also confirm that the 8-foot panel height, 475 PSF shield capacity, and published depth ratings are suitable for the planned excavation. The longer panel length provides lower shield capacity and depth ratings than shorter ABX3 configurations.

For work that does not require the full 16-foot shield length, the 8′ x 12′ or 8′ x 14′ ABX3 may be easier to transport, position, and reposition.

We can help compare ESC aluminum trench-box sizes based on your excavation requirements, pipe or utility dimensions, available equipment, transportation needs, and preferred working clearance.

Depth Ratings & Tabulated Data

The listed depth ratings must be evaluated together with the applicable manufacturer tabulated data and actual jobsite conditions.

The maximum depth ratings of 13 feet in B45 soil, 11 feet in C60 soil, and 9 feet in C80 soil are not universal excavation limits. The permitted configuration depends on soil classification, shield orientation, surcharge loads, groundwater, nearby structures, and other conditions addressed by the manufacturer’s data.

The Competent Person must evaluate the excavation, determine the applicable soil classification, account for site-specific hazards, and select and use the protective system accordingly.

The dimensions of the pipe, fitting, utility component, rigging, and installation equipment must also be reviewed to confirm compatibility with the available pipe clearance, spreader spacing, and working area.

Spreader Configurations

The appropriate spreader configuration depends on the required trench width, pipe or utility dimensions, installation method, and the amount of working clearance needed inside the trench box.

The selected spreaders add weight to the complete assembly and affect the trench width and usable interior working area.

When requesting a quote, provide:

• excavation depth;

• soil classification;

• required trench width;

• pipe or utility-component dimensions;

• required working clearance;

• preferred spreader width;

• project location;

• quantity of trench boxes required.

We can assist with spreader options, current availability, equipment quotes, and freight and delivery coordination.

Request Pricing and Availability

Iron Lot supplies trench boxes and trench safety equipment to contractors throughout the United States. Contact us for:

• Current product availability

• Spreader selection and pricing

• Multiple-unit quotations

• Freight quote and delivery coordination

• Alternative aluminum trench box options

• Steel versus aluminum trench box comparisons

• Equipment financing information

Warehouse Shipping Locations: North Carolina

Payment Options:

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

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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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