Drag Box

Box Systems

Our drag boxes are designed with a two-sided protective shield, making them the perfect solution when installing utility pipes in dry, self-supporting ground, this is ideal in areas where obstructions such as underground services are present.

With a front cutting edge which enables the ‘excavate and drag’ technique, our drag boxes provide safe and rapid means of pipe laying, enabling quicker installation. All of our drag boxes are easy to assemble and install on site, constructed with minimal components.

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Mabey Hire drag box on site in the ground

Drag Box

Box Systems

Our drag boxes are designed with a two-sided protective shield, making them the perfect solution when installing utility pipes in dry, self-supporting ground, this is ideal in areas where obstructions such as underground services are present.

With a front cutting edge which enables the ‘excavate and drag’ technique, our drag boxes provide safe and rapid means of pipe laying, enabling quicker installation. All of our drag boxes are easy to assemble and install on site, constructed with minimal components.

Product highlights

Available in 6 sizes – ranging from lightweight to heavy duty
Telescopic struts – allows for trench widths of 0.68m to 5.3m
Extensions available – increasing the maximum trench depth to 4.9m
Hogback struts available – for increased clearance to 3.2m, enabling the installation of 1.5m diameter pipes

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Variation:

Box Name	Mini Drag Box 3m x 2m
Size – length x height (m)	3 x 2
Capacity (kN/m2)	25
Max trench depth** (m)	3.9
Min & Max trench widths (m)	0.68 – 2.68
Under strut clearance (m)	1.01 – 1.2
Length between struts (mm)	2.65
Box weight* (kg)	970 – 1960
Extension available	1m
Hogback struts available	no
End closure panels available	no

*Box weight is dependent on which struts are used

**Max trench depths are achieved by using a box and an extension

Box Name	Midi Drag Box 4m x 2m
Size – length x height (m)	4 x 2
Capacity (kN/m2)	20
Max trench depth** (m)	2.9
Min & Max trench widths (m)	0.68 – 2.68
Under strut clearance (m)	1.01 – 1.2
Length between struts (mm)	3.65
Box weight* (kg)	1480 – 2670
Extension available	1m
Hogback struts available	no
End closure panels available	no

*Box weight is dependent on which struts are used

**Max trench depths are achieved by using a box and an extension

Box Name	Maxi Drag Box 5m x 2m
Size – length x height (m)	5 x 2
Capacity (kN/m2)	20
Max trench depth** (m)	2.9
Min & Max trench widths (m)	0.71 – 2.712
Under strut clearance (m)	1.01 – 1.2
Length between struts (mm)	4.65
Box weight* (kg)	2280 – 3780
Extension available	1m
Hogback struts available	no
End closure panels available	no

*Box weight is dependent on which struts are used

**Max trench depths are achieved by using a box and an extension

Box Name	Heavy Duty Drag Box 5m x 2.5m
Size – length x height (m)	5 x 2
Capacity (kN/m2)	35
Max trench depth** (m)	3.9
Min & Max trench widths (m)	0.81 – 2.66
Under strut clearance (m)	1.48 – 1.97*
Length between struts (mm)	3.73
Box weight* (kg)	3761 – 7094
Extension available	1.5m
Hogback struts available	yes
End closure panels available	no

*Box weight is dependent on which struts are used

**Max trench depths are achieved by using a box and an extension

Box Name	Heavy Duty Drag Box 7m x 2m
Size – length x height (m)	7 x 2
Capacity (kN/m2)	34 (28***)
Max trench depth** (m)	3.9
Min & Max trench widths (m)	0.94 – 2.79
Under strut clearance (m)	1.25 – 1.75***
Length between struts (mm)	6.35
Box weight* (kg)	4341 – 5036
Extension available	2m
Hogback struts available	yes
End closure panels available	no

*Box weight is dependent on which struts are used

**Max trench depths are achieved by using a box and an extension

***Using Hog Back Struts

Box Name	High Clearance Drag Box 5.1m x 2m
Size – length x height (m)	5.1 x 3.2
Capacity (kN/m2)	25
Max trench depth** (m)	4.9
Min & Max trench widths (m)	1 – 5.3
Under strut clearance (m)	1.22 – 2.28
Length between struts (mm)	4.5
Box weight* (kg)	3846 – 9468
Extension available	1.8m
Hogback struts available	no
End closure panels available	no

*Box weight is dependent on which struts are used

**Max trench depths are achieved by using a box and an extension

Drag Box Mini, Midi, Maxi DB User Guide

Drag Box 5.1m High Clearance DB User Guide

Drag Box 5m Standard DB User Guide

Drag Box 7m Standard DB User Guide

Drag Box AutoCAD

Drag Box Revit BIM

Drag Box Technical Data Sheet