TRENCH SHORING

SOLUTIONS
At Coates Hire, we offer the highest quality equipment and we equip our customers with the best expertise in the industry. Our
experts provide advice on evaluating the risks associated with equipment supply, performance and operation. Our Engineering
Services Team offers comprehensive technical support and we can assist in the concept and design of all engineering solutions.
All of which ensures that your site is always performing to its full potential.

Our unique ability to provide total equipment solutions helps you drive both time and cost efficiencies. We have the expertise
to ensure you have everything you need, anytime you need it. So no matter how big or small your project is, you can count on
Coates Hire to help make it happen.

OUR EXPERTISE:

• Commitment to Safety: We are passionately • Industry Leading Customer Service: At

commited to safety, helping deliver your project
on time whilst ensuring you’re meeting duty of
care obligations.
• 130 Years’ Experience: We have a track record
that spans every market sector, helping to
deliver successful projects across a wide range of
industries
• Project Support: Over 600 branch managers,
field sales and product specialists are committed
to providing complete solutions to your specific
project needs.
Coates Hire we take customer service seriously
and ensure we are continually improving your
experience.
• Engineering and Technical: Our dedicated
team of experts can provide technical solution,
design, certification and installation services for
temporary works requirements.
• R&D Capabilities: Our research, development
& innovation arm constantly strives to find new
and better solutions, systems and equipment
for our customers.

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 Aluminium Vertishore
Ideal for trench excavations in cohesive soils (clay), Vertishores are a rapidly deployed solution used to stabilise the walls of an
excavated trench to allow safe access. Vertishores are light enough to be installed by manual handling and can be used for a
range of different trench depths & widths. Perfect for confined sites with limited access to heavy plant and machinery.

ALUMINIUM VERTISHORE SPECIFICATIONS

V450- V450- V1050- V1050- V1500- V1500- V2100- V2100- V2400- V2400-
900 1400 900 1400 900 1400 900 1400 900 1400
Length of rail (mm) 450 450 1070 1070 1500 1500 2130 2130 2440 2440
Width of rail (mm) 209 204 204 204 204 204 204 204 204 204
No. cylinders - 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Min. trench
(mm) 560 865 560 865 560 865 560 865 560 865
width
Max. trench width (mm) 1740 2300 1740 2300 1740 2300 1740 2300 1740 2300
Stroke (mm) 340 535 340 535 340 535 340 535 340 535
Max. trench depth (mm) - - 2435 2435 2460 2460 3015 3015 3015 3015
Weight per unit (kg) 11 13 23 28 28 32 32 37 43 53

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 Aluminium Shoring Shield

SMOOTH WALL ALUMINIUM SHORING SHIELD SPECIFICATIONS

Box Weight
Pipe Clearance Under Strut
Length Height Clear Working Width Capacity (min
Length Clearance
internal)
Model
(L x H) Bp / Bc
L H Lc hc E
Min Max (kg)
(m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (kPa)
1.8m x 1.8m 1.83 1.83 1.30 0.40/0.63 2.08/2.31 0.81 105 430
2.4m x 1.8m 2.44 1.83 1.90 0.40/0.63 2.08/2.31 0.81 79 543
1.5m x 2.4m 1.52 2.44 0.99 0.40/0.63 2.08/2.31 1.19 90 454
1.8m x 2.4m 1.83 2.44 1.30 0.40/0.63 2.08/2.31 1.19 80 512
2.4m x 2.4m 2.44 2.44 1.90 0.40/0.63 2.08/2.31 1.19 60 629
3.6m x 2.4m 3.66 2.44 3.12 0.35/0.63 2.03/2.31 1.19 29 859

Adjustable Struts Available:

0.64 to 0.95m
0.81 to 1.27m
0.97 to 1.5m
1.12 to 1.73m

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Aluminium
AluminiumShield
ShoringDimension Diagram
Shield Dimension Diagram

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 Super Aluminium Shoring Shield
The ultimate aluminium shoring shield. The Super Aluminium Shoring Shield combines the light-weight advantages of
aluminium construction, with a design engineered for strength and size. This produces a shoring shield that allows you to take
your excavation longer, wider & deeper, while still using standard size plant and machinery typically available on a construction
site. The Super Aluminium Shoring Shield is ideal for large trenching and pit applications where productivity is critical.

SUPER ALUMINIUM SHIELD – STANDARD CONFIGURATION (REFER OVER LEAF FOR IMAGE)
Box Weight
Length Pipe Clearance Understrut Panel
Height Clear Working Width Capacity (min
Total Length Clearance Thickness
internal)
Model bc
L Lc H hc E tpl
Min Max
(m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (kPa) (mm) (kg)
4.5m Lower 4.5 4.0 2.3 1.0 4.0 1.4 42 150 2352
4.5m Upper 4.5 4.0 1.7 1.0 4.0 - 42 150 2064
7.3m Lower 7.3 6.8 2.3 1.0 4.0 1.4 36 180 3400
7.3m Upper 7.3 6.8 1.7 1.0 4.0 - 36 180 2892

SUPER ALUMINIUM SHIELD – HIGH CLEARANCE CONFIGURATION

Length Pipe Clearence Clear Working Understrut Panel Box Weight
Height Capacity
Total Length Width Clearance Thickness (min internal)
Model bc
L Lc H hc E tpl
Min Max
(m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (kPa) (mm) (kg)
4.5m Lower Only 4.5 4.0 2.3 1.48 4.48 2.2 42 150 3292
4.5m Lower + Upper 4.5 4.0 4.0 1.48 4.48 2.2 42 150 4736
7.3m Lower Only 7.3 6.8 2.3 1.48 4.48 2.2 36 180 4268
7.3m Lower + Upper 7.3 6.8 4.0 1.48 4.48 2.2 36 180 6612

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Shield Dimension Diagram

Shield Dimension Diagram (Standard Configuration) Shield
Shield Dimension Dimension
Diagram Diagram
(High Clearance configration)
(Standard Configuration) (High Clearance Configuration)

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 Series 100 Light Steel Shield
The Series 100 Light Shield is ideal for small to medium pit & trenching excavations where there is limited access to heavy
plant & machinery on site. This efficiently designed shield achieves an excellent pressure capacity rating, while still keeping
the assembled shield weight to a minimum. In addition to this, its steel construction and simple design produces an extremely
robust and versatile shoring solution.

Strut Lengths Available: 0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 & 4.0m. SERIES 100 LIGHT SHIELD

Length Pipe Clearence Clear Working Understrut Panel Box Weight

Height Capacity
Total Length Width Clearance Thickness (min internal)
Model bc
L Lc H hc E tpl
Min Max
(m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (kPa) (mm) (kg)
LOWER SHIELD
2.0m x 2.4m 2.0 1.63 2.4 0.6 4.0 1.2 48 60 900
2.5m x 2.4m 2.5 2.13 2.4 0.6 4.0 1.2 38 60 1020
3.0m x 2.4m 3.0 2.63 2.4 0.6 4.0 1.2 32 60 1140
UPPER SHIELD
2.0m x 1.0m 2.0 1.63 1.0 0.6 4.0 - 48 60 500
2.5m x 1.0m 2.5 2.13 1.0 0.6 4.0 - 38 60 560
3.0m x 1.0m 3.0 2.63 1.0 0.6 4.0 - 32 60 620

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Series 100 Shield Dimension Diagram

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 Manhole Shoring Box
Manhole boxes are ideal for construction of manholes and chambers along a linear excavation such as a pipe installation. Our
range of manhole boxes are designed to be flexible, robust, and suit most typical manhole construction sizes.

SERIES 600 MANHOLE SHORING BOX

Length Pipe Clearence Clear Working Understrut Panel Box Weight
Height Capacity
Total Length Width Clearance Thickness (min internal)
Model bc
L Lc H hc E tpl
Min Max
(m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (kPa) (mm) (kg)
2.5m Lower 2.5 2.1 2.5 1.5 6.8 1.53 50.1 107.0 2356
2.5m Upper 2.5 2.1 1.5 1.5 6.8 - 50.1 107.0 1623
3.0m Lower 3.0 2.6 2.5 1.5 6.8 1.53 41.8 107.0 2737
3.0m Upper 3.0 2.6 1.5 1.5 6.8 - 41.8 107.0 1987

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Manhole Box Dimension Diagram

Manhole Box Dimension Diagram

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 Series 600 Standard Box
The Series 600 Shoring Box range provides a shoring solution for almost any medium to large sized pit or trench excavation.
With an extensive range of high capacity panels and struts, the Series 600 Box can be assembled to a vast array of different
sizes to suit your needs. This system is designed to be high capacity and extremely robust enabling it to stand up to the most
challenging of site conditions. It can be installed as a traditional shoring shield, or using the “dig & push” method which is ideal
for installation in weak or unstable ground.

SERIES 600 STANDARD SHORING BOX– STANDARD CONFIGURATION

Length Pipe Clearence Clear Working Understrut Panel Box Weight
Height Capacity
Total Length Width Clearance Thickness (min internal)
Model bc
L Lc H hc E tpl
Min Max
(m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (kPa) (mm) (kg)
3.0m Lower 3.0 2.6 2.4 0.7 6.0 1.53 53.5 107.0 2022
3.0m Upper 3.0 2.6 1.4 0.7 6.0 - 53.5 107.0 1236
3.5m Lower 3.5 3.1 2.4 0.7 6.0 1.53 48.9 107.0 2150
3.5m Upper 3.5 3.1 1.4 0.7 6.0 - 48.9 107.0 1350
4.0m Lower 4.0 3.6 2.4 0.7 6.0 1.53 40.1 107.0 2572
4.0m Upper 4.0 3.6 1.4 0.7 6.0 - 40.1 107.0 1586
4.0m HD Lower 4.0 3.6 2.5 0.7 6.0 1.53 70.0 127.0 3012
4.0m HD Upper 4.0 3.6 1.4 0.7 6.0 - 70.0 127.0 1806
5.0m Lower 5.0 4.6 2.4 0.7 6.0 1.53 38.0 127.0 3290
5.0m Upper 5.0 4.6 1.4 0.7 6.0 - 38.0 127.0 2136
6.0m Lower 6.0 5.6 2.4 0.7 6.0 1.53 27.6 127.0 4172
6.0m Upper 6.0 5.6 1.4 0.7 6.0 - 27.6 127.0 3086
6.0m HD Lower 6.0 5.6 2.4 0.7 6.0 1.53 40.0 130.0 4432
6.0m HD Upper 6.0 5.6 1.4 0.7 6.0 - 40.0 130.0 2786

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Series 600 Standard Box Dimention Diagram-Standard Configration

Series 600 Standard Box Dimension Diagram
(Standard Configuration)

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 Series 600 Standard Box
To further increase the versatility of the Series 600 Box, a High Clearance option is available. This provides all of the features &
benefits of the Standard Configuration, with a significantly increased clearance under the lowest strut. Ideal for installation of
large pipes & culverts.

SERIES 600 STANDARD SHORING BOX – HIGH CLEARANCE CONFIGURATION (LOWER + UPPER)
Length Pipe Clearence Clear Working Understrut Panel Box Weight
Height Capacity
Total Length Width Clearance Thickness (min internal)
Model bc
L Lc H hc E tpl
Min Max
(m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (kPa) (mm) (kg)
3.0m 3.0 2.6 3.7 1.03 6.33 2.3 49.9 107.0 4944
3.5m 3.5 3.1 3.7 1.03 6.33 2.3 42.8 107.0 5396
4.0m 4.0 3.6 3.7 1.03 6.33 2.3 37.4 107.0 5844
5.0m 5.0 4.6 3.7 1.03 6.33 2.3 29.9 127.0 7112
6.0m 6.0 5.6 3.7 1.03 6.33 2.3 24.9 127.0 8944

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Series 600 Standard Box Dimension Diagram-High Clearance Configration

Series 600 Standard Box Dimension Diagram
(High Clearance Configuration)

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 Rolling Strut Box
Rolling Strut Boxes are ideal for applications where extremely wide excavation dimensions are required. The bolt-together strut
assembly means that there is no fixed limit to strut length, subject to a free-of-charge design review by Coates Hire’s team of
in-house engineers. Added to this the flexibility of the rolling strut allows variable strut positioning to enable the user to avoid
obstructions within the excava-tion zone during excavation & construction.

SERIES 600 ROLLING STRUT BOX

Length Pipe Clearence Clear Working Understrut Panel Panel Box Weight
Height
Total Length Width Clearance Capacity* Thickness (min internal)
Model bc
L Lc H hc E tpl
Min Max
(m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (kPa) (mm) (kg)
3.0m (SSR Strut) 1.2 - 2.5 5760
3.0 2.3 53.5 107.0
3.0m (DSR Strut) 1.9 - 1.5 6480
3.5m (SSR Strut) 1.2 - 2.5 6212
3.5 2.8 48.9 107.0
3.5m (DSR Strut) 1.9 - 1.5 6932
4.0m (SSR Strut) 1.2 - 2.5 6660
4.0 3.3 40.1 107.0
4.0m (DSR Strut) 1.9 - 1.5 7380
4.0m HD (SSR Strut) 1.2 - 2.5 7320
4.0 3.3 3.7 2.69 > 6.0 70.0 127.0
4.0m HD (DSR Strut) 1.9 - 1.5 8040
5.0m (SSR Strut) 1.2 - 2.5 7928
5.0 4.3 38.0 127.0
5.0m (DSR Strut) 1.9 - 1.5 8648
6.0m (SSR Strut) 1.2 - 2.5 9760
6.0 5.3 27.6 127.0
6.0m (DSR Strut) 1.9 - 1.5 10480
6.0m HD (SSR Strut) 1.2 - 2.5 9720
6.0 5.3 40.0 130.0
6.0m HD (DSR Strut) 1.9 - 1.5 10440

*Capacity subject to confirmation by a suitably qualified engineer.

“SSR” = Single Slide Rail (ref. following section)
“DSR” = Double Slide Rail (ref. following section)

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Series 600 Rolling Strut Box (Standard Configuration)

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Rolling Strut Box

7.4M LARGE ROLLING STRUT BOX

Length Pipe Clearence Clear Working Understrut Panel Panel Box Weight
Height
Total Length Width Clearance Capacity Thickness (min internal)
Model bc
L Lc H hc E tpl
Min Max
(m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (kPa) (mm) (kg)
Lower 2.4 1.35 1.56 57.0 170.0 8840
Upper 7.4 6.4 1.6 1.35 > 6.0 - 57.0 170.0 6940
High Clear 4.0 1.85 2.50 53.0 170.0 17220

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7.4 Large Rolling Strut Box (High Clearence Configuration)

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 Slide Rail Shoring—Trench Configuration
Slide Rail is the ultimate in steel shoring solutions. It is the most robust & flexible shoring method for large excavations on the
market, and allows you to take your excavations longer, wider & deeper than with any other product. It offers unrivalled pressure
rating, allowing excavation depths of up to 9.0m in most conditions, and offers the largest under-strut clearance of any product
on the market.

SINGLE SLIDE RAIL*

Module Pipe Clearence Understrut Panel Panel
Height Clear Working Width
Length Length Clearance Capacity Thickness
Panel Type
(Length) bc
Ls Lc H hc E tpl
Min Max
(m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (kPa) (mm)
2.0m 2.27 1.84 158.0 107.0
3.0m 3.27 2.84 148.0 130.0
4.0m 4.27 3.84 66.0 107.0
2.4 - 3.8 1.25 >6.0^ 0.99 - 2.31
4.0m HD 4.27 3.84 82.0 130.0
6.0m 6.27 5.84 60.0 150.0
7.4m 7.67 7.20 57.0 180.0

DOUBLE SLIDE RAIL*

Module Pipe Clearence Understrut Panel Panel
Height Clear Working Width
Length Length Clearance Capacity Thickness
Panel Type
(Length) bc
Ls Lc H hc E tpl
Min Max
(m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (m) (kPa) (mm)
2.0m 2.27 1.84 158.0 107.0
3.0m 3.27 2.84 148.0 130.0
4.0m 4.27 3.84 66.0 107.0
2.4 - 9.0 1.25 >6.0^ 1.42—3.42
4.0m HD 4.27 3.84 82.0 130.0
6.0m 6.27 5.84 60.0 150.0
7.4m 7.67 7.20 57.0 180.0
*All applications of Slide Rail should be assessed by a
suitably qualified engineer.

^Additional strut lengths are achievable depending

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Slide Rail Dimension Diagram-Trench Configuration
Slide Rail Dimension Diagram-Trench Configuration

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 Slide Rail Shoring—Pit Shoring Configuration*
To add to Slide Rail’s extensive range of capabilities, the addition of 90 degree corner posts allows for fully enclosed pit
excavations to be achieved. Using the corner posts with the extensive range of panels, and their extremely high pressure rating,
almost any size pit excava-tion can be shored.

SLIDE RAIL SHORING—PIT SHORING CONFIGURATION*

Internal Internal Height Height
Module Module Minimum
Clearance Clearance (Single Slide Rail (Single Slide Rail
Length Width Panel Capacity
Pit Size Length Width Configuration) Configuration)
(Panel Length x Panel Length) Ls Lc B bc H H E
Min Max Min Max
(m) (m) (m) (m) (kPa)
(m) (m) (m) (m)
2.0m x 2.0m 2.5 2.2 2.5 2.2
2.0m x 3.0m 2.5 2.2 3.5 3.2
2.0m x 4.0m 2.5 2.2 4.5 4.2
2.0m x 6.0m 2.5 2.2 6.5 6.2
2.0m x 7.4m 2.5 2.2 8.3 7.3
3.0m x 3.0m 3.5 3.2 3.5 3.2 REFER
SLIDE
3.0m x 4.0m 3.5 3.2 4.5 4.2 RAIL
3.0m x 6.0m 3.5 3.2 6.5 6.2 2.4 3.8 2.4 9.0 SHORING
3.0m x 7.4m 3.5 3.2 8.3 7.3 TRENCH
CONFIG.
4.0m x 4.0m 4.5 4.2 4.5 4.2 SECTION
4.0m x 6.0m 4.5 4.2 6.5 6.2
4.0m x 7.4m 4.5 4.2 8.3 7.3
6.0m x 6.0m 6.5 6.2 6.5 6.2
6.0m x 7.4m 6.5 6.2 8.3 7.3
7.4m x 7.4m 8.3 7.3 8.3 7.3

*All applications of Slide Rail should

be assessed by a suitably qualified engineer.
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Slide Rail Dimension Diagram-Pit Shoring Configuration

Slide Rail Diamension Diagram-Pit ShoringSOLUTIONS

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Configration
 Safety
• Safety is embodied in everything we do and we
work closely with our customers to create the
safest working environment possible

• Our complete range of excavation safety

products are NATA tested & accredited and
compliant to Australian Standards

EDGE PROTECTION
Coates Hire edge protection hand rails are compatible
with our entire fleet of aluminium and steel shoring
panels. The adjustable hand rail unit provides a
flexible and rapid solution for edge protection around
excavations of any size. The hand rail units are light-
weight and in full compliance with AS1657.

EDGE PROTECTION
Length Height Weight
Model
(m) (m) (kg)
3m 3.0 1.0 19.8
4m 4.0 1.0 21.6

RESCUE SYSTEMS
The Coates Hire davit rescue system provides a fast and easy solution to meeting
safety requirements associated with working in deep excavations. The simple design
clamps onto the side of any Coates Hire shoring panel, making installation fast & user
friendly. All davit systems are supplied as a comprehensive kit in a secure, lockable
storage case.

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 Safety

LADDER ACCESS SYSTEMS & PLATFORMS

Means of access and egress into deep excavations can often pose an issue on sites where space is at a premium. To provide a
simple and cost effective solution to this challenge, Coates Hire carries a range of temporary access systems which are fast and
easy to install, and do not require a specialist contractor.

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 Engineering & Technical Support

At Coates Hire, we have been providing a wide range of specialist

equipment and services for over 130 years. We pride ourselves
in providing much more than just our product range. Our aim
is to meet our customers’ safety, compliance, productivity,
environmental and cost management expectations.

Our equipment offering is supported by an in-house Temporary

Works Department of highly trained and fully qualified Certifying
Engineers, Design Engineers & Drafters, Regional Sales Engineers
and Product Specialists.

This allows us to provide a level of Engineering & Technical support

for your project like no other supplier in the market.

KEY CAPABILITIES
• Fully qualified National Engineering department with
extensive experience in temporary works design &
installation

• Professionally presented design solutions & drawings using

the latest CAD software

• Tender support packages for estimators and planning

functions including budget costing

• Support for site teams to develop best solutions and cost

effective design options to keep within timescales and
budget expectations

• Engineering design sign off and installation sign off

provided with equipment hire (CPEng, NER, RPEQ)

• Risk Assessments both generic and project-specific

• Safety in design

• Develop safe and sustainable solutions

• Training and coaching of site staff in all products via a range

of tool box talks and ongoing support to help keep projects
on track and provide safest possible working environment

• ISO Accredited for Quality, Environmental, & OHS

Management

FS 648130 EMS 648129 OHS 648128 OHS 648127

*Environmental certification (ISO4001) achieved at Head Office and an expanding number of branches.

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At Coates Hire, you’ll find an unmatched range of equipment, available and ready to hire.
We stock Australia’s largest fleet from general hire gear and specialist products, to total site solutions.
With the largest branch network in Australia, you are backed by one of the country’s largest delivery networks.

COATES HIRE’S AVAILABLE PRODUCT RANGE:

Access Ladders & Scaffold Shoring
Air & Air Accessories Landscaping Tools & Equipment
Compaction Lift & Shift Traffic Management
Concrete & Masonry Lighting Training (RTO)
Earthmoving Materials Handling Trucks, Vehicles & Trailers
Floor and Cleaning Equipment Portable Buildings & Toilets Welding
Generators & Power Distribution Propping
Industrial tools & Equipment Pumps & Fluid Management
While Coates Hire makes every effort to supply the equipment
described and pictured in this brochure, all equipment
offered is subject to availability. Should Coates Hire through
whatever circumstances need to offer an alternative make
or model, customers can be assured that this will be of the
same quality as the item shown or displayed in this brochure.
All information about equipment in this brochure is to the
best of our knowledge correct, but we would urge customers
to check all details at the time of hire or enquiry. Coates Hire
reserves the right to change information without prior notice.

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