3′ x 5′ Kundel ShoreLite Lite Aluminum Trench Box

The Kundel ShoreLite Lite 3′ x 5′ aluminum trench box is a lightweight, modular protective system designed for localized utility excavations, spot repairs, service connections, and maintenance projects where a shorter trench box can be easier to transport, assemble, and position.

This configuration uses 3-foot-high, 5-foot-long aluminum panels with a 2.5-inch single-wall profile. The listed equipment weight is approximately 415 lbs, giving contractors a portable alternative to many conventional steel trench shields while still providing an 840 PSF panel capacity.

The ShoreLite Lite system uses a modular, pin-less connection design intended to simplify assembly and disassembly. Its individual components are designed for two-person assembly in suitable conditions, while balanced four-point rotating rigging assists with lifting and positioning the assembled system using properly rated equipment.

This box provides 18 inches of pipe clearance and manufacturer-listed maximum depth ratings of 33 feet in Type A soil, 18 feet in Type B soil, and 14 feet in Type C soil. These ratings must be verified using the applicable Kundel tabulated data and the complete system configuration.

Key Benefits & Crew Efficiency

• Short 5-Foot Panel Length: Well suited to localized utility work, service connections, spot repairs, and excavations where a longer trench box would be unnecessarily difficult to position.
• Lightweight Aluminum Construction: The listed 415-pound equipment weight makes this configuration easier to transport and handle than many conventional steel trench boxes.
• Pin-Less Panel Connections: Kundel’s connection design reduces reliance on loose assembly pins and helps streamline system setup and disassembly.
• Two-Person Component Assembly: The modular components are designed so two workers can assemble the system without requiring a tractor backhoe for the complete assembly process.
• Modular System Design: Compatible panels, connectors, legs, spreaders, and accessories can be used to create different heights and two-, three-, or four-sided configurations as permitted by the manufacturer.
• Balanced Lifting Arrangement: Four-point rotating rigging helps balance the assembled box during lifting and placement with suitable equipment.
• Compact Storage and Transportation: The system can be disassembled into individual components for storage and transport between jobsites.
• 840 PSF Panel Capacity: Provides manufacturer-listed panel capacity for compatible utility and excavation applications.
• 18-Inch Pipe Clearance: Provides clearance beneath the spreader area for compatible pipe, conduit, valves, service connections, and utility components.

Product Specifications

Pricing & Logistics

Price: $5,375.00

Contact Iron Lot to confirm current pricing, availability, included components, compatible spreader widths, accessories, and shipping costs.

Included Components and Accessories

The exact contents of a ShoreLite Lite quote should be confirmed before ordering. Spreaders, adjustable components, leg kits, square connectors, stacking components, rigging, wheel kits, and other attachments may be priced or sold separately depending on the selected configuration.

The components required for a complete system depend on the desired inside width, number of protected sides, assembled height, excavation dimensions, and intended shielding or shoring application.

Freight and Delivery Coordination

The modular aluminum construction allows the system to be broken down into individual components for transportation and storage. However, the vehicle, trailer, securement method, unloading plan, and lifting equipment must be appropriate for the complete shipment.

The listed weight may vary with the selected spreader width, connectors, rigging, legs, and other accessories. Confirm the final equipment and shipping weight when requesting a quote.

Iron Lot can coordinate delivery to your contractor yard, municipal facility, equipment location, or jobsite.

Target Applications

The ShoreLite Lite 3′ x 5′ is primarily suited to localized excavations where its 3-foot panel height, 5-foot length, selected inside width, and 18-inch pipe clearance provide adequate room for the planned work.

Typical applications may include:

• Water-service repairs
• Gas-service connections
• Electrical and telecommunications work
• Utility tie-ins and service taps
• Curb-stop and small-valve access
• Localized utility exposure
• Short pipe and conduit repairs
• Spot repairs in streets and easements
• Emergency utility maintenance
• Small pipe-pushing or receiving pits where the dimensions are suitable
• Excavations in congested or restricted-access areas

The 5-foot panel length may make this box easier to position around existing utilities, pavement, traffic-control restrictions, landscaping, structures, and other jobsite obstacles.

Suitability depends on the dimensions and locations of the pipe, fitting, valve, conduit, utility component, structure, tools, and equipment used during the work. Customers should verify that the 18-inch pipe clearance and selected inside width provide sufficient working room.

Modular ShoreLite Lite System

ShoreLite Lite is a single-profile modular aluminum system. Standard kits are available in multiple heights and panel lengths, and compatible components may be combined to create systems for different excavation requirements.

Depending on the intended application and applicable manufacturer data, ShoreLite Lite may be arranged as:

• A two-sided trench box
• A three-sided protective system
• A four-sided protective system
• A stacked configuration
• A system raised with compatible leg kits
• A tandem arrangement using approved components
• A fixed-width or adjustable-width system

The 3-foot-high configuration may be used independently or incorporated into a taller compatible system. Any stacked, tandem, raised, adjustable, or multi-sided arrangement must use the required Kundel components and comply with the applicable tabulated data.

Critical Selection & Safety Factors

Is the ShoreLite Lite 3×5 Right for Your Excavation?

The exterior height and length of a trench box do not by themselves determine whether it is suitable for a project.

The selection process should consider:

• Excavation depth and width
• Soil classification
• Surcharge loads
• Groundwater and changing soil conditions
• Traffic, structures, spoil piles, and equipment near the excavation
• Pipe and utility-component dimensions
• Required working clearance
• Selected spreader type and inside width
• Access and egress requirements
• Lifting and placement equipment
• The intended shielding or shoring configuration

The 3-foot panel height does not mean the box is automatically suitable for every shallow excavation. It also does not limit the system to an excavation that is only 3 feet deep. The complete protective-system configuration and the manufacturer’s tabulated data must be evaluated.

The project’s Competent Person must inspect the excavation, classify the soil, evaluate changing conditions, and verify that the selected system is appropriate for the excavation and used correctly.

Depth Ratings & Tabulated Data

The listed maximum soil depth ratings are:

• Type A soil: 33 feet
• Type B soil: 18 feet
• Type C soil: 14 feet

These ratings must be interpreted through the applicable Kundel tabulated data. The allowable depth may depend on the panel arrangement, system height, selected spreaders, inside width, number of sides, soil conditions, surcharge loads, and intended shielding or shoring configuration.

Do not rely on a product-page depth rating as a substitute for the manufacturer’s tabulated data or a project-specific engineered design when one is required.

The Competent Person must verify the soil classification, inspect the excavation, account for site-specific hazards, and ensure that the complete system is assembled and used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Assembly, Lifting & Handling

Kundel describes ShoreLite Lite as a modular system that can be assembled by two workers. This refers to the system’s individual components and assembly process. It should not be interpreted as permission to manually lift or move the complete assembled box without evaluating its total weight and the planned handling procedure.

The assembled system should be lifted, lowered, repositioned, and removed using approved rigging points and equipment with sufficient rated capacity.

Before each use, inspect:

• Aluminum panels
• Panel connectors
• Spreaders and adjusters
• Legs, square connectors, and stacking components
• Rigging and lifting points
• Welds and structural areas
• Locking and connection surfaces
• Components for cracks, bends, distortion, damage, or excessive wear

Damaged or questionable components should be removed from service until they have been evaluated according to the manufacturer’s requirements.

Why Choose the Kundel ShoreLite Lite 3′ x 5′?

The ShoreLite Lite 3′ x 5′ combines a short panel length with lightweight aluminum construction and a modular, pin-less assembly system. It is a practical option for contractors and municipalities that regularly perform localized utility work and need a protective system that can be transported and positioned without the logistical demands of a large steel trench box.

Compared with the 3′ x 6′ and 3′ x 7′ configurations, the 5-foot-long box requires less longitudinal space. That can be useful for spot repairs, service connections, and congested excavations where access is restricted by pavement, existing utilities, structures, or traffic-control limits.

Its modular design also allows contractors to expand their ShoreLite Lite inventory with compatible panels, connectors, legs, spreaders, and accessories for other excavation configurations.

Final selection must be based on the actual excavation, planned work, utility-component dimensions, complete system configuration, manufacturer’s tabulated data, and the requirements established by the project’s Competent Person.

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

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