Planet Power 8RD: 8 Man Welfare Unit Hire
The Planet Power 8RD Mobile Eco Welfare Unit
When eight people need somewhere warm to eat, dry off and wash up, the Planet Power 8RD covers all of it from one compact, towable unit. It is a single axle 8 man welfare unit with retractable towing gear, so it slots into spots a bigger cabin simply cannot reach: traffic junctions, canal banks, grass verges and tight compounds. Lower it to the ground and it is ready to use, with no mains connection needed.
Power comes from a solar hybrid system. Solar charged batteries look after the lighting, heating and phone charging, and the generator only runs when the kettle or microwave asks for it. That makes the 8RD up to 75% cheaper to run than a welfare unit that leans on its generator all day, and far quieter for anyone living or working nearby.
With a retractable drawbar ensuring nothing protrudes beyond the body, it is a large-bodied eco welfare unit with a smaller footprint, powered by daylight through Planet Power Technology roof-mounted solar panels and an extra heavy-duty auxiliary battery bank.
Planet Power 8RD Specifications
- Width 2200mm
- Length 4200mm
- Overall Height (when raised on road wheels) 2850mm
- Retractable Drawbar
- Capacity 8 people
- Single axle, retractable towing gear
- Solar hybrid power with back up generator, HVO compatible
- HSE compliant and VCA Type Approved
Secure, Compliant and Safe to Tow
Sites get left unattended, so the 8RD is built to be left. Anti-vandal doors use a 3 bolt locking system with an anti-prise strip, and the toughened glass windows have internal steel shutters. The unit is fully HSE compliant, HVO compatible and carries VCA Type Approval, so it is road legal and safe to tow. The doors open above kerb height too, which makes roadside siting simple.
For safety and security:
- Anti-vandal doors with 3-bolt locking system and anti-prise strip
- Anti-vandal keyholes to prevent lock chiselling
- High-security sliding windows made from toughened glass panes with internal locking steel shutters
- Internally operated isolation switch for raise and lower mechanism
- Permanently fitted dual voltage LED road lights (which automatically flip behind guards once the drawbar is retracted)
- Retractable towing gear
- “Pop-out” low-level lifting eyes
- Frame-mounted electrical compliance test certificate
- Carbon monoxide alarm service history record
For power and efficiency:
- Combined solar hybrid power — up to 75% cheaper to run than fully generator-powered units
- Energy-efficient heavy-duty auxiliary battery bank
- External socket so can be powered by external mains electricity supply
For compliance and quality assurance:
- Fully HSE-compliant
- All mobile cabins have VCA Type Approval under Directive 2007/46/EC — safe to tow, roadworthy, and meet official UK regulations for mobile structures
For hygiene and maintenance:
- High gloss interior panels and GRP walls with a wipe-clean finish
- Hard-wearing, easy-to-clean Polyflor vinyl floor covering
Get in touch with us today for your Welfare Unit hire on 01942 316900.
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What You Get with Our 8 Man Welfare Unit Hire
- Rest area with bench seating and a fixed table for up to 8 people
- Larger drying and generator room with space to change, external entrance
- Toilet cubicle with its own outside door and hot handwashing
- Kitchen essentials: generator powered microwave, kettle, wall heaters and a dishwashing sink
- Solar powered phone charging, heating and LED lighting
- Carbon monoxide and smoke alarms fitted as standard
- Fuel and a fuel reserve on delivery
A Rest Area That Seats All Eight
Breaks only work if everybody can sit down at once. The 8RD has bench seating for the full crew around a fixed table, with storage under the seats for PPE and bags. A hot wash sink, kettle and microwave mean a proper brew and a warm meal, and the solar charged heating keeps the cabin comfortable through a cold shift. There is a notice board for briefings and a charging point so phones and radios stay topped up.
- Comfortable bench seating for up to 8 people: Including dedicated under-seat storage for PPE items.
- Solar-powered phone charging point: Stay connected no matter where you’re working from.
- Kitchen essentials: Enjoy stress-free mealtimes with a generator-powered microwave and kettle.
- Fully heated: Stay warm in the winter with reliable solar-charged heating.
- Hot wash sink: Encourage a clean environment with a dedicated sink for dishwashing. There are no hand washing dispensers in the rest area to encourage hand washing in the toilet cubicle, away from food preparation.
- Practical table setting: Gather your team for updates, meetings, and meals around the large fixed table, positioned for optimised space planning.
- Safety features: Protect your team with a mounted carbon monoxide alarm.
- Notice board: Keep your team updated on new rules or updates with a mounted notice board.
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A Bigger Drying Room for Wet and Muddy Sites
The RD in the name stands for the drying room, and it is the reason many site managers pick this model over a smaller unit. There is genuine room to get changed, a heated aluminium drying shelf that sits over the generator, a wall heater, a diesel and battery heater outlet and plenty of coat hooks. Wet gloves, boots and jackets go in at the end of one shift and come out dry for the next, which matters on groundworks, utilities and winter jobs.
- Over-generator aluminium ‘hot drying shelf’: Keep gloves and boots dry and readily available for use.
- Substantial space: Change out of contaminated workwear and store it away from the rest of the unit.
- Generator-powered wall-mounted heater: Stay warm and comfortable while changing.
- Diesel and battery heater outlet: Quickly heat and dry items without using up the generator’s fuel.
- Coat hooks: Hang jackets, overalls, equipment, and other PPE safely.
- Low-level fuel filling point: Refill fuel efficiently with an easy-view filling point and gauge.
- Wall-mounted smoke alarm: Stay safe and warn your team in the event of a fire.
- British-manufactured generator: Gain peace of mind knowing your power source adheres to all UK standards and regulations.
Toilet and Handwashing Done Properly
The toilet cubicle is entered from outside, keeping it well away from where your team eats. Inside there is a full forearm sink with hot water, soap and paper towel dispensers, a motion activated light and a lockable jumbo toilet roll dispenser. A 28 gallon holding tank means longer gaps between services, and our own engineers handle the servicing for you throughout the hire.
- Spacious toilet cubicle with external door: Promote best hygiene practices with a separate toilet space featuring ample leg room.
- 28-gallon holding tank: Reduce how often you have to empty the toilet and enjoy increased capacity for waste storage.
- Movement-activated interior light: Save energy with motion-activated toilet lighting.
- Full forearm hot-wash sink: Promote easy hygiene on-site, away from food preparation areas.
- Wall-mounted soap dispenser: Encourage best handwashing practices on-site at all times.
- Wall-mounted paper towel dispenser: Stocked with soluble paper towels that dissolve into a pulp once disposed of in the toilet.
- Wall-mounted, lockable toilet roll dispenser: Fit with 150-metre long jumbo toilet roll.
Delivered and Serviced Across the North West
We have been hiring welfare units from our Wigan depot since 2007. No special transport is needed for the 8RD, so we can usually have it on your site within 24 hours, subject to availability. We tow it in, site it and set it up, then look after toilet servicing, repairs and inspections with our own field engineers for as long as you need the unit.
This 8 man welfare unit houses a familiar hydraulic raise and lower operation, making setup quick, simple and stress-free. The doors are designed to open above the height of the highest kerb for easy next-to-road parking, and the unit arrives with fuel and a fuel reserve.
Its eco specification and internal features are all included as standard, creating a convenient and comfortable remote working environment for construction workers, maintenance engineers, telecom employees and more.
Whether you are based in Preston, Manchester or Wigan, we cover the whole of the North West. Get in touch with Welfare Unit Hire today!
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8 Man Welfare Unit Hire FAQs
How many people does the Planet Power 8RD hold?
Up to 8, with bench seating in the rest area along with a kettle, sink and microwave.
What makes the 8RD different from the Planet Power 6?
A larger drying room with space to change out of dirty workwear, which makes it a better fit for wetter or muddier sites. It also seats two more people.
Is it eco friendly?
Yes. Solar charged batteries run the lighting and heating, cutting running costs by up to 75% against a generator only unit. It can also run on HVO fuel.
Does the 8 man welfare unit need mains power or water?
No. It is fully self contained, so it works on remote and roadside sites from the moment it is lowered. There is an external socket if you would rather plug into mains power.
How quickly can you deliver an 8 man welfare unit?
From our Wigan depot we can usually deliver across the North West within 24 hours, subject to availability.
Need an 8 man welfare unit on site this week?
Call the team on 01942 316900 or send us your site details and hire dates. We will come back to you quickly with a free, no obligation quote.
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