Standard Manhole Box System

A manhole box system for the installation of deeper manholes, small pumping stations and more.

  • For trench widths of 1.73m - 5.36m
  • End return panels for additional ground support
  • Easy to assemble
  • Nationwide delivery
  • Temporary works design available

With three adjustable spindle types, the Standard Manhole box system can achieve widths of 1.73 - 5.36m using a combination of extension pieces.

Unlike trench boxes, our standard manhole box incorporates end return panels to provide additional ground support. Temporary works design is also available for this manhole box range.

Recommended maximum depth: 5.30m

Hire or buy a Standard Manhole Box System

Site Equipment are specialist manhole box systems suppliers and can offer initial advice to help you make the best decision for your project.

To find out more about hiring or purchasing a standard manhole box or any of our other box systems, please contact your nearest depot or call us on 0117 982 8236 to get our latest rates.

Dimensions

Box length LPanel height HClearance Between struts LCPipe clearance Beneath struts hC
mmmm
2.502.60 Base 1.40 Top2.101.50
3.002.60 Base 1.40 Top2.601.50
3.502.60 Base 1.40 Top3.101.50
4.002.60 Base 1.40 Top3.601.50
4.502.60 Base 1.40 Top4.101.50

Max weight per complete box

Box Length LPanel Height HMaximum Weight per complete box
mmkg
Mini-0.0Midi-0.0Maxi-0.0Maxi-0.5Maxi-1.0Maxi-1.5Maxi-2.0Maxi-2.5Maxi-3.0
2.52.6 Base238024082441252025992678275828372916
1.4 Top154215551572161216521691173117701810
3.02.6 Base263526632696277528542933301330923171
1.4 Top168617001717175717971836187619151955
3.52.6 Base288029082941302030993178325833373416
1.4 Top183218451862190219421981202120602100
4.02.6 Base312031483181326033393418349835773656
1.4 Top197719902007204720872126216622052245
4.52.6 Base365036783711379038693948402841074186
1.4 Top236223752392243224722511255125902610
NB: The weights in bold indicate recommended spindle size to form a square box.

Spindle Chart

Box Spindle TypeManhole Box
Internal WidthExternal Width
bCb
mm
Mini-0.01.53 - 1.631.73 - 1.83
Mini-0.52.03 - 2.132.23 - 2.33
Mini-1.02.53 - 2.632.73 - 2.83
Mini-1.53.03 - 3.133.23 - 3.33
Mini-2.03.53 - 3.633.73 - 3.83
Mini-2.54.03 - 4.134.23 - 4.33
Mini-3.04.53 - 4.634.73 - 4.83
Midi-0.01.71 - 1.901.91 - 2.10
Midi-0.52.21 - 2.402.41 - 2.60
Midi-1.02.71 - 2.902.91 - 3.10
Midi-1.53.21 - 3.403.41 - 3.60
Midi-2.03.71 - 3.903.91 - 4.10
Midi-2.54.21 - 4.404.41 - 4.60
Midi-3.04.71 - 4.904.91 - 5.10
Maxi-0.01.86 - 2.142.08 - 2.36
Maxi-0.52.36 - 2.642.58 - 2.86
Maxi-1.02.86 - 3.143.08 - 3.36
Maxi-1.53.36 - 3.643.58 - 3.86
Maxi-2.03.86 - 4.144.08 - 4.36
Maxi-2.54.36 - 4.644.58 - 4.86
Maxi-3.04.86 - 5.145.08 - 5.36
Standard Manhole Box spindle chart

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