Steel Trench Shield Rental
Luby Shoring offers a full range of steel trench shields engineered for strength, depth performance, and compatibility with various excavation equipment. Each shield is certified to meet OSHA standards and is manufactured using mill-certified high-strength steel.
These trench shields are suitable for use in soil types classified under OSHA as Type B, C-60, and C-80.
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XLD Series – 4″ Double Wall Steel Trench Shields
The XLD Series 4″ steel trench shields are engineered for precision and performance in medium-duty excavation. Constructed with mill-certified high-strength steel, these double wall panels deliver optimal balance between strength and weight, making them ideal for use with medium crawler excavators in tight trench environments. Each shield features reinforced top rails, a triple vertical tube collar post design, and plug-welded seams for structural durability. Integrated four-point lifting systems with thru-wall lifting lugs and collars ensure safe handling and setup. Fully adjustable and stackable, XLD shields are depth-certified by Professional Engineers and can be customized with a variety of spreader and collar configurations to meet site-specific trench safety requirements.
Uses
- Most popular 4″ double wall steel trench shield in the Efficiency line.
- Designed for medium crawler excavators.
- Ideal for confined trenches where weight and space constraints are critical.
Key Features
- Reinforced top rails for structural integrity.
- Adjustable and stackable for jobsite flexibility.
- Thru-wall lifting lugs and collars.
- Four-point lifting system ensures balanced handling.
- Triple vertical tube collar post design.
- Pinned spreader connections.
- Strongest knife edge in the industry.
- Plug welding applied on all double wall shields.
- Constructed with mill-certified high-strength steel.
- Depth certified by Professional Engineers.
Available Options
- Pushing blocks and pulling lugs.
- Foam filler.
- Mud plate and corner brackets.
- Custom spreader location.
- Custom paint options.
- Stacking pockets.
- T-connection cut-outs.
Spreader Configuration Options
- 8″ Schedule 80 (Standard)
- 6″ Schedule 80
- 4-pipe independent set
- 5-pipe independent set
- Custom collar sizes available
XLD Series – 4″ Double Wall Steel Trench Shield Specifications & Depth Ratings
| Model (Ht. x Lg.) | Weight (lbs) | Pipe Clearance “C” (in) | Shield Capacity (PSF) | Depth of Cut (Ft.) – Soil Type B | Depth of Cut (Ft.) – C-60 | Depth of Cut (Ft.) – C-80 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 XLD | 2,520 | 22 | 2,760 | 61 | 46 | 34 |
| 410 XLD | 2,850 | 22 | 2,760 | 61 | 46 | 34 |
| 412 XLD | 3,380 | 22 | 2,760 | 61 | 46 | 34 |
| 414 XLD | 3,740 | 22 | 2,040 | 45 | 34 | 25 |
| 416 XLD | 4,130 | 22 | 1,500 | 33 | 25 | 19 |
| 420 XLD | 4,970 | 22 | 1,200 | 27 | 20 | 15 |
| 424 XLD | 6,130 | 22 | 840 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| 68 XLD | 3,430 | 41 | 2,760 | 61 | 46 | 34 |
| 610 XLD | 4,120 | 41 | 2,760 | 61 | 46 | 34 |
| 612 XLD | 4,790 | 41 | 2,460 | 55 | 41 | 31 |
| 614 XLD | 5,380 | 41 | 1,920 | 43 | 32 | 24 |
| 616 XLD | 5,970 | 41 | 1,440 | 32 | 24 | 18 |
| 618 XLD | 6,690 | 41 | 1,260 | 28 | 21 | 16 |
| 620 XLD | 7,220 | 41 | 1,380 | 31 | 23 | 17 |
| 622 XLD | 8,100 | 41 | 1,024 | 23 | 17 | 13 |
| 624 XLD | 8,680 | 41 | 900 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
| 88 XLD | 4,380 | 60 | 2,760 | 61 | 46 | 34 |
| 810 XLD | 5,090 | 60 | 2,640 | 59 | 44 | 33 |
| 812 XLD | 5,800 | 60 | 2,040 | 45 | 34 | 25 |
| 814 XLD | 6,580 | 60 | 1,740 | 39 | 29 | 22 |
| 816 XLD | 7,270 | 60 | 1,560 | 35 | 26 | 20 |
| 818 XLD | 8,250 | 60 | 1,380 | 31 | 23 | 17 |
| 820 XLD | 8,920 | 60 | 1,320 | 29 | 22 | 16 |
| 822 XLD | 9,830 | 60 | 900 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
| 824 XLD | 11,420 | 60 | 840 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| 108 XLD | 5,220 | 69 | 2,760 | 61 | 46 | 34 |
| 1010 XLD | 6,020 | 69 | 2,640 | 59 | 44 | 33 |
| 1012 XLD | 7,000 | 69 | 1,980 | 44 | 33 | 25 |
| 1014 XLD | 7,940 | 69 | 1,320 | 29 | 22 | 16 |
| 1016 XLD | 9,040 | 69 | 1,320 | 29 | 22 | 16 |
| 1020 XLD | 10,890 | 69 | 960 | 21 | 16 | 12 |
| 1024 XLD | 12,910 | 69 | 900 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
HT6 Series – 6″ Hi-Tensile Double Wall Steel Trench Shields
The HT6 Series is engineered for versatility and strength in a compact form. These 6″ double wall steel trench shields are ideal for medium-range excavators and excel in applications requiring both depth capability and reduced panel width. The HT6’s reinforced and double tube top rails, along with its triple vertical tube collar post design, make it one of the most robust shields available in its class. Depth-certified by Professional Engineers and constructed from mill-certified high-strength steel, HT6 shields are built to meet the most demanding jobsite conditions. With adjustable and stackable features, thru-wall lifting systems, and a wide range of spreader and configuration options, the HT6 is a dependable choice for trench safety professionals working across varied soil conditions.
Key Features
- Reinforced top rails and double tube top rails
- Adjustable and stackable configuration
- Thru-wall lifting lugs and collars
- Four-point lifting system
- Triple vertical tube collar post design
- Pinned spreader connections
- Industry’s strongest knife edge
- Plug welding on double wall construction
- High-strength, mill-certified steel
- Engineered depth certification by PE
Available Options
- Pushing blocks
- Pulling lugs
- Foam filler
- Mud plate
- Corner brackets
- Custom spreader location
- Custom paint
- Stacking pockets
- T-connection cut-outs
Spreader Configuration Options
- 8″ Schedule 80 (Standard)
- 3-pipe and mud plate set
- 4-pipe independent set
- 4-pipe connected set
- 5-pipe independent set
- 5-pipe connected set
HT6 Series – 6″ Hi-Tensile Double Wall Steel Trench Shield Specifications & Depth Ratings
| Model (Ht. x Lg.) | Weight (lbs) | Pipe Clearance “C” (in) | Shield Capacity (PSF) | Depth of Cut (ft) – B | Depth of Cut (ft) – C-60 | Depth of Cut (ft) – C-80 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 412 HT6 | 4,090 | 22 | 2,100 | 47 | 35 | 26 |
| 416 HT6 | 5,310 | 22 | 1,860 | 41 | 31 | 23 |
| 418 HT6 | 5,890 | 22 | 1,680 | 37 | 28 | 21 |
| 420 HT6 | 6,370 | 22 | 1,440 | 32 | 24 | 18 |
| 424 HT6 | 7,510 | 22 | 1,140 | 25 | 19 | 14 |
| 427 HT6 | 8,350 | 22 | 780 | 17 | 13 | 10 |
| 616 HT6 | 7,000 | 41 | 2,340 | 52 | 39 | 30 |
| 618 HT6 | 7,680 | 41 | 1,680 | 37 | 28 | 21 |
| 620 HT6 | 8,330 | 41 | 1,440 | 32 | 24 | 18 |
| 622 HT6 | 9,130 | 41 | 1,200 | 27 | 20 | 15 |
| 624 HT6 | 10,210 | 41 | 1,140 | 25 | 19 | 14 |
| 626 HT6 | 10,890 | 41 | 900 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
| 627 HT6 | 11,140 | 41 | 900 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
| 88 HT6 | 4,860 | 64 | 2,880 | 64 | 48 | 36 |
| 812 HT6 | 6,800 | 64 | 2,280 | 50 | 38 | 28 |
| 814 HT6 | 7,580 | 64 | 2,100 | 47 | 35 | 26 |
| 816 HT6 | 8,440 | 64 | 1,980 | 44 | 33 | 25 |
| 818 HT6 | 9,350 | 64 | 1,860 | 41 | 31 | 23 |
| 820 HT6 | 10,410 | 64 | 1,560 | 34 | 26 | 19 |
| 822 HT6 | 11,230 | 64 | 1,200 | 27 | 20 | 15 |
| 824 HT6 | 12,290 | 64 | 1,140 | 25 | 19 | 14 |
| 826 HT6 | 13,110 | 64 | 960 | 21 | 16 | 12 |
| 827 HT6 | 13,240 | 64 | 780 | 17 | 13 | 10 |
| 1012 HT6 | 8,460 | 85 | 2,400 | 53 | 40 | 30 |
| 1016 HT6 | 10,380 | 85 | 1,680 | 37 | 28 | 21 |
| 1018 HT6 | 11,560 | 85 | 1,560 | 34 | 26 | 19 |
| 1020 HT6 | 12,900 | 85 | 1,440 | 32 | 24 | 18 |
| 1022 HT6 | 14,220 | 85 | 1,200 | 27 | 20 | 15 |
| 1024 HT6 | 15,890 | 85 | 1,200 | 27 | 20 | 15 |
| 1027 HT6 | 17,630 | 85 | 960 | 21 | 16 | 12 |
HT8 Series – 8″ Hi-Tensile Double Wall Steel Trench Shields
The HT8 Series is purpose-built for deeper, high-demand trenching projects. With 8-inch double wall construction, these shields are designed to reduce sidewall deflection and extend service life under severe loading conditions. Ideal for contractors and engineers requiring superior structural rigidity, the HT8 combines strength and performance with the adaptability of stackable, adjustable panels. Each unit is engineered with double tube top rails, thru-wall lifting systems, and triple vertical tube collar posts—delivering certified depth ratings and structural integrity for critical shoring applications.
Key Features
- Reinforced top rails
- Double tube top rails for enhanced structural performance
- Adjustable and stackable for versatile use
- Thru-wall lifting lugs and collars
- Four-point lifting system for safe rigging
- Triple vertical tube collar post design
- Pinned spreader connections
- Strongest knife edge in the industry
- Plug welding on double wall construction
- Mill-certified high-strength steel
- Depth certification by Professional Engineers
Available Options
- Pushing blocks
- Pulling lugs
- Foam filler
- Mud plate
- Corner brackets
- Custom spreader location
- Custom paint
- Stacking pockets
- T-connection cut-outs
Spreader Configuration Options
- 8” Schedule 80 (Standard)
- 3-pipe and mud plate set
- 4-pipe independent set
- 4-pipe connected set
- 5-pipe independent set
- 5-pipe connected set
HT8 Series – 8″ Hi-Tensile Double Wall Steel Trench Shield Specifications & Depth Ratings
| Model (Ht. x Lg.) | Weight (lbs) | Pipe Clearance “C” (in) | Shield Capacity (PSF) | Depth of Cut (ft) – B | Depth of Cut (ft) – C-60 | Depth of Cut (ft) – C-80 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 416 HT8 | 6,150 | 22 | 2,580 | 57 | 43 | 32 |
| 420 HT8 | 7,120 | 22 | 1,800 | 40 | 30 | 22 |
| 424 HT8 | 8,360 | 22 | 1,260 | 28 | 21 | 16 |
| 427 HT8 | 9,280 | 22 | 1,020 | 23 | 17 | 13 |
| 430 HT8 | 10,080 | 22 | 840 | 10 | 14 | 10 |
| 616 HT8 | 7,930 | 41 | 2,640 | 59 | 44 | 33 |
| 620 HT8 | 9,210 | 41 | 1,800 | 40 | 30 | 22 |
| 624 HT8 | 11,080 | 41 | 1,260 | 28 | 21 | 16 |
| 627 HT8 | 12,330 | 41 | 1,020 | 23 | 17 | 13 |
| 630 HT8 | 13,560 | 41 | 1,020 | 23 | 17 | 13 |
| 814 HT8 | 8,570 | 64 | 2,520 | 56 | 42 | 31 |
| 816 HT8 | 9,150 | 64 | 2,580 | 57 | 43 | 32 |
| 820 HT8 | 10,960 | 64 | 2,100 | 46 | 35 | 26 |
| 822 HT8 | 12,320 | 64 | 1,560 | 19 | 26 | 19 |
| 824 HT8 | 13,420 | 64 | 1,500 | 33 | 25 | 19 |
| 827 HT8 | 14,570 | 64 | 1,140 | 25 | 19 | 14 |
| 830 HT8 | 15,930 | 64 | 840 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| 1016 HT8 | 12,480 | 85 | 2,220 | 49 | 37 | 28 |
| 1020 HT8 | 14,740 | 85 | 1,920 | 42 | 32 | 24 |
| 1024 HT8 | 16,270 | 85 | 1,680 | 37 | 28 | 21 |
| 1027 HT8 | 18,780 | 85 | 1,200 | 27 | 20 | 15 |
| 1030 HT8 | 20,570 | 85 | 1,020 | 23 | 17 | 13 |
HDHT8 Series – 8″ Heavy-Duty Hi-Tensile Double Wall Trench Shields
The HDHT8 Series is engineered for the most demanding excavation and trench safety applications. With double wall panels available up to 12 feet high and 36 feet long, these shields are purpose-built for use with larger excavators and maximum depth requirements. Their 8-inch thick, high-tensile steel construction delivers superior sidewall strength, impact resistance, and reduced deflection—making them ideal for deep trenches and unstable soils. The HDHT8’s robust feature set includes plug-welded seams, reinforced double tube top rails, and a four-point lifting system with thru-wall lifting lugs and collars. Designed and certified by Professional Engineers, this series represents the highest standard in steel trench shielding.
Key Features
- Reinforced top rails
- Double tube top rails
- Adjustable and stackable
- Thru-wall lifting lugs and collars
- Four-point lifting system
- Triple vertical tube collar post design
- Pinned spreader connections
- Strongest knife edge in the industry
- Plug welding on double wall construction
- High-strength, mill-certified steel
- Depth certification by Professional Engineers
Available Options
- Pushing blocks
- Pulling lugs
- Foam filler
- Mud plate
- Corner brackets
- Custom spreader location
- Custom paint
- Stacking pockets
- T-connection cut-outs
Spreader Configuration Options
- 8” Schedule 80 (Standard)
- 10” Schedule 120
- 3-pipe and mud plate set
- 4-pipe independent set
- 4-pipe connected set
- 5-pipe independent set
- 5-pipe connected set
HDHT8 Series – 8″ Heavy-Duty Hi-Tensile Double Wall Trench Shield Specifications & Depth Ratings
| Model (Ht. x Lg.) | Weight (lbs) | Pipe Clearance “C” (in) | Shield Capacity (PSF) | Depth of Cut (ft) – B | Depth of Cut (ft) – C-60 | Depth of Cut (ft) – C-80 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 616 HDHT8-58 | 7,500 | 41 | 3,480 | 77 | 58 | 43 |
| 620 HDHT8-40 | 9,700 | 41 | 2,400 | 53 | 40 | 30 |
| 624 HDHT8-30 | 12,340 | 41 | 1,800 | 40 | 30 | 22 |
| 626 HDHT8-27 | 14,300 | 41 | 1,620 | 36 | 27 | 20 |
| 627 HDHT8-25 | 14,870 | 41 | 1,500 | 33 | 25 | 19 |
| 628 HDHT8-24 | 14,975 | 41 | 1,440 | 32 | 24 | 18 |
| 630 HDHT8-20 | 16,460 | 41 | 1,200 | 27 | 20 | 15 |
| 816 HDHT8-58 | 9,770 | 64 | 3,480 | 77 | 58 | 43 |
| 820 HDHT8-40 | 12,300 | 64 | 2,400 | 53 | 40 | 30 |
| 824 HDHT8-30 | 14,500 | 64 | 1,800 | 40 | 30 | 22 |
| 826 HDHT8-30 | 20,100 | 64 | 1,800 | 40 | 30 | 22 |
| 827 HDHT8-27 | 18,215 | 64 | 1,620 | 36 | 27 | 20 |
| 828 HDHT8-24 | 21,300 | 64 | 1,440 | 32 | 24 | 18 |
| 830 HDHT8-20 | 19,995 | 64 | 1,200 | 27 | 20 | 15 |
| 1016 HDHT8-60 | 13,790 | 85 | 3,600 | 80 | 60 | 45 |
| 1020 HDHT8-41 | 16,920 | 85 | 2,460 | 55 | 41 | 31 |
| 1024 HDHT8-31 | 17,490 | 85 | 1,860 | 41 | 31 | 23 |
| 1026 HDHT8-28 | 19,560 | 85 | 1,620 | 36 | 27 | 20 |
| 1027 HDHT8-25 | 20,110 | 85 | 1,500 | 33 | 25 | 19 |
| 1028 HDHT8-24 | 22,310 | 85 | 1,440 | 32 | 24 | 18 |
| 1030 HDHT8-20 | 23,400 | 85 | 1,200 | 27 | 20 | 15 |
Soil Classification and Shield Sizing Guide
Based on OSHA and trench safety standards:
Type “A” Soil
No soil is classified as Type “A” if any of the following conditions apply:
- It is fissured
- It is subject to vibration
- It has been previously disturbed
- It is part of a sloped, layered system that dips into the excavation on a slope of four horizontal to one vertical (4H:1V) or greater
- It is affected by other factors requiring classification as less stable
Type “B” Soil
- Cohesive soil with unconfined compressive strength greater than 0.5 tons per square foot (tsf), but less than 1.5 tsf
- Granular cohesion-less soils (e.g., gravel, silt, silt loam, sandy loam)
- Type “A” soil that is fissured or subject to vibration
- Unstable dry rock
- Sloped, layered system dipping into the excavation at a slope less steep than 4H:1V (only if the material otherwise qualifies as Type “B”)
Type “C” Soil
- Cohesive or non-cohesive soils with unconfined compressive strength of 0.5 tsf or less
- Granular soils including gravel, sand, and loamy sand
- Submerged soil or soil from which water is freely seeping
- Submerged rock that is not stable
- Sloped, layered system sloping into an excavation at an angle of 4H:1V or steeper
Calculating Depth Ratings:
PSF ratings and depths are based on temporary loading.
Lateral Pressure Per Foot of Depth:
- Type “A” Soil = 25 lbs.
- Type “B” Soil = 45 lbs.
- Type “C-60” Soil = 60 lbs.
- Type “C-80” Soil = 80 lbs.
Depth Rating Using Shield Capacity (e.g. 1200 lbs.):
- 1200 / 25 = 48 ft.
- 1200 / 45 = 27 ft.
- 1200 / 60 = 20 ft.
- 1200 / 80 = 15 ft.
Ordering and Support
Each trench shield and accessory is available for:
- Rental, purchase, or maintenance
- Custom fabrication options
- Engineering support for site-specific configurations
📞 Contact Luby Shoring at 636-660-7467 for pricing, availability, or jobsite planning assistance.