Prefabricated Steel Inspection Pits

Prefabricated Drop-in Pits for Trucks & Buses

This style of service pit also called a drop in pit is ideal for truck or bus operators wanting a quick and cost effective maintenance pit. Built for over 30 years in our Sydney manufacturing plant, the Hartex drop in pits are fully pre-fabricated and fitted out off-site, allowing for the fastest truck or bus service pit installation in the country, with some pits being installed and commissioned in 4 days. The drop in pits are made to custom lengths and transported to all parts of Australia and an ever-increasing international clientele.

Hartex is the ONLY Australian manufacturer of drop-in service pits.

Prefabricated Steel Inspection Pits

Quick to install on site
No costly formwork or pre concrete works by the builder
Minimal down time to your existing workshop pit activities
Any number and Length of pit bays to suit your needs
Pit floor has a pre-fabricated fall to a central sump pump-out system for trade waste
Two sets of access stairs and handrails, one at each end of the pit
Jacking rails to support pit jacks and beams
2 pack epoxy is painted on external surfaces to comply with EPA requirements and offer maximum protection against corrosion
2 coats of industrial enamel to maximize light reflectivity within the pit

Prefabricated ‘Drop-in’ Truck & Bus Steel Inspection Pits

It is because of our extensive experience in delivering turnkey solutions like this, that our clients trust Hartex Engineering to deliver these complex pre-fabricated pit systems. This after all is too risky a venture to contract an inexperienced company with little or no demonstrated evidence of doing this type of work. We highly recommend you seek references of similar jobs that your potential service pit builder is promising you. We stand by our products, which is why the Hartex drop in pit system has become the industry benchmark in Australia and our rapidly expanding international markets.

When configured as a truck service pit, we can custom build Hartex drop in pits to bay lengths of 6 to 40m long, catering to small truck fleets, B-doubles and road trains. Our prefabricated pit systems can also be configured to a large variety of bus fleets and inspection stations like those operated by TMR (Transport Main Roads – QLD ) and RMS (Roads and Maritime Services – NSW).

Is your workshop Earthquake Safe?

HARTEX® are the only providers in the market that build prefabricated steel inspection pits and service pits for trucks and other heavy vehicle workshops that come equipped with SPWS technology for seismic resistance to withstand earthquakes.

HARTEX® prefabricated pits are built using precisely calculated steel reinforcement and come with a 25 year structural warranty, making HARTEX® the most durable long lasting pits in the world.

Prefabricated Pit Inclusions

Prefab Pit fit-out options:

Roller Brake & Suspension Testers
Heavy Vehicle Jacking Systems
Workshop Pit Lighting class 1 zone 2
Pit Ventilation with interlocked Service Pit Ventilation which is required for hazardous area zoning compliance
Lubrication systems – Engine Oil, Differential Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Coolant Oil, Greases etc
Waste oil and coolant removal system
Automated Pit Safety Covers

Diagnostic Equipment

Prefabricated pits can be pre-fitted with roller brake testers, suspension testers and shaker plates.

Hartex Pit Jacking System

The Hartex pit jacks pictured are catered to suit the specific needs of your fleet and is yet another innovation by Hartex to make the service pit environment safer and more productive. Check out our complete range of Pit Jacks to find a jacking system that suits your work or fleet.

Lubrication Equipment

Lubrication range includes.

Side Access Tunnels

Hartex drop in pit systems can also be designed with side access tunnels. Many truck service pits and bus service pits are too short for the types of vehicles being serviced on them. It is mandatory under the OH&S act to have a clear path of entry and exit for a mechanic working in a pit in the event they are injured or a rescue is to be mounted due to other emergencies like smoke or fire events.

Pit Lighting & Ventilation

Providing your pit with a good lighting and ventilation system is paramount in order to ensure a safe working environment for your mechanics. The hazardous environment standards AS/NZS 60079 classifies service pits as class 1 zone 2 environments PROVIDED they are mechanically ventilated such that a minimum of 6 air changes distributed evenly across the length of the pit is achieved.

A Complete Turnkey Solution for Heavy Vehicle Workshops

Delivery & Installation

Our prefab pit systems are fabricated off-site at our Sydney manufacturing plant. The pit arrives on site complete and is dropped into position.

25 Year Structural Warranty

Made to Australian standards our workshop pits and service bays come with a 25 year structural warranty, making Hartex pits the most durable long lasting pits in the world.

Service & Support

Our locally based engineering experts can provide programmed and event based maintenance that includes priority on-site support for platinum service customers.

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