5 Cubic Yard Bedding Box – ESC

Description

ESC 5 Yard Steel Bedding Box

The ESC 5 Yard Bedding Box is a heavy-duty steel material-handling box built for underground utility, excavation, pipeline, municipal, and civil construction projects. It gives contractors a designated location for staging stone, gravel, sand, aggregate, and other trench bedding materials near the active work area.

Its 5-cubic-yard capacity provides useful material volume for utility installation, repair, and site-development projects without the size and handling requirements of larger bedding boxes. The 13′9″ overall length and 59-inch inside width provide an accessible loading area for compatible excavators, loaders, and other jobsite equipment.

This bedding box weighs approximately 4,700 lbs and is constructed with ¼-inch sidewalls, ⅜-inch end walls, and a ½-inch base plate. A 6-inch Schedule 80 grab bar provides a substantial handling point for properly equipped machinery.

Key Benefits & Crew Efficiency

• 5-Cubic-Yard Capacity: Holds stone, gravel, sand, aggregate, and other bedding materials for underground utility and excavation projects.

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

• Practical Jobsite Footprint: The 13′9″ overall length requires less placement space than larger 7-yard, 9-yard, and 12-yard bedding boxes.

• 59-Inch Inside Width: Provides a useful loading and material-access area for compatible excavators and loaders.

• Heavy-Duty Steel Construction: Built with substantial steel plate thicknesses for repeated construction-site material handling.

• ½-Inch Base Plate: Provides a durable wear surface for loading, unloading, and jobsite use.

• 6-Inch Schedule 80 Grab Bar: Provides a heavy-duty handling point for moving or positioning the box with appropriate equipment and procedures.

• Manageable Empty Weight: At approximately 4,700 lbs, this box requires less lifting and transportation capacity than larger ESC bedding-box configurations.

Product Specifications

Pricing & Logistics

Price: $7,500.00

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

Freight & Delivery Coordination

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

The empty box weighs approximately 4,700 lbs and measures 13′9″ 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 quotes for multiple-unit or mixed-equipment orders.

Target Applications

The ESC 5 Yard Bedding Box is designed for contractors who need to stage and manage bedding or aggregate materials near an active underground construction area.

Typical applications may include:

• water and sewer installation;

• storm drainage and culvert projects;

• underground utility construction;

• pipeline installation and repair;

• 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 an excavation so compatible equipment can access material without requiring crews to repeatedly retrieve smaller quantities from a more distant stockpile.

Keeping 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 jobsite surfaces.

The 5-yard configuration is well suited to projects that require more material capacity than smaller bedding boxes but do not need the volume, length, or handling requirements of a 7-yard, 9-yard, or 12-yard model.

Critical Selection & Jobsite Factors

Is the ESC 5 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 and type of material required, aggregate density, loading frequency, available excavator or loader, transportation capacity, jobsite access, placement area, and the distance between the material supply and excavation.

The 5-yard model is worth considering when a project requires a steady supply of bedding stone, gravel, sand, or aggregate near the work area but a larger bedding box would provide more capacity or occupy more space than necessary.

Contractors should account for both the approximately 4,700-pound empty weight and the weight of the material placed inside the box. Loaded weight varies based on material type, moisture content, and the 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 13′9″ long.

For projects requiring greater onsite material capacity, the ESC 7-yard, 9-yard, or 12-yard bedding box may be a better fit. Projects with limited equipment capacity or lower material requirements may be better suited to a smaller bedding box.

We can help compare 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 applicable project and jobsite 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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