7W Cubic Yard Bedding Box – ESC

Description

ESC 7W Steel Bedding Box

The ESC 7W Bedding Box is a wide-profile, heavy-duty steel material-handling box built for underground utility, excavation, pipeline, municipal, and civil construction projects. It provides a designated location for staging stone, gravel, sand, aggregate, and other trench bedding materials near the active work area.

Its 7-cubic-yard capacity is combined with a 72-inch inside width and a 13′4″ overall length. Compared with the standard ESC 7-yard configuration, the 7W provides a wider interior within a shorter overall footprint, making it a practical option when loading width and jobsite positioning are important considerations.

This bedding box weighs approximately 5,850 lbs and is constructed with ¼-inch sidewalls, ⅜-inch end walls, and a ⅝-inch base plate. An 8-inch Schedule 80 grab bar provides a substantial handling point for properly equipped machinery.

Key Benefits & Crew Efficiency

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

• Wide 72-Inch Interior: Provides additional interior width for loading and removing material with compatible excavators, loaders, and jobsite equipment.

• Shorter Overall Footprint: The 13′4″ overall length requires less longitudinal placement space than the standard 7-yard ESC bedding box.

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

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

• ⅝-Inch Base Plate: Provides a heavy wear surface for repeated loading, unloading, and jobsite use.

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

Product Specifications

Pricing & Logistics

Contact Iron Lot for Current Pricing and Availability

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 5,850 lbs and measures 13′4″ long. Transportation planning should account for its 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 7W 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 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.

The 72-inch inside width provides a wider loading and material-access area than narrower ESC bedding-box configurations. Its 13′4″ length may also make it easier to position where a longer box would occupy unnecessary space.

Bedding boxes are commonly placed near an excavation so compatible equipment can access material without crews repeatedly retrieving small quantities from a 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 jobsite surfaces.

Critical Selection & Jobsite Factors

Is the ESC 7W 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 7W model is worth considering when a project requires approximately 7 cubic yards of material capacity and benefits from a wider interior and shorter overall length.

Contractors should account for both the approximately 5,850-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. The placement area should also provide sufficient room for equipment access around the 72-inch-wide interior and 13′4″ overall length.

For projects requiring a narrower box with a longer profile, the standard ESC 7-yard bedding box may be a better fit. Projects requiring greater material capacity may be better suited to the 9-yard or 12-yard configurations.

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 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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