GP500 Eco Fusion Mobile Welfare Units
THE GROUNDHOG GROUND LOWERING, ANTI-VANDAL

GP500 Eco Fusion
Mobile Welfare Units

Innovative, functional, environmentally efficient and cost effective.

The GP500 Eco Fusion offers the legendary robustness and ease of use of the standard Groundhog Mobile welfare unit whilst offering a green environmental solution. Giving owners and end users savings by way of reduced fuel usage, reduction in generator servicing, longer generator life, fewer breakdowns and reduced noise pollution.

The Groundhog Eco Fusion mobile welfare unit are available in two other sizes: GP360 Fusion for six operatives; GP500 Fusion for 12-14 operatives.

  • Lightweight, anti-vandal and incredibly efficient
  • Huge reductions in fuel usage, carbon emissions and service schedules.
  • Incorporating all the latest environmental and safety technologies, these units are ideal for the ever increasing demands of the hire industry

Offering a pleasant & comfortable welfare environment

The Eco Fusion Mobile units from Groundhog are suitable for accommodating twelve to fourteen persons, which provides pleasant and safe working environments, ideal for rental companies and contractors.

The environmental choice

The Eco Fusion Mobile units from Groundhog offers the legendary robust and ease of use of the standard Groundhog GP500 whilst offering a green environmental solution.

The GP500 Eco Fusion is powered by an on board 12V battery enabling, the led lights, heating, hot water and inverter sockets (to charge lap tops, mobile phones and small printer) to be run without the need of the on board generator. The generator is only required to charge the onboard battery and run the hot water, kettle and microwave. The generator is fitted with an auto stop timer to save over running and unnecessary wastage.

BATTERY STORES EXCESS POWER
GP500 Fusion control panel

GP500 Fusion control panel with battery indicator allows the user to control the heater temperature. Included is an inverter powered single socket.

BATTERY STORES EXCESS POWER
12V LED PIR lighting

12V LED PIR lighting automatically senses movement turning lights on automatically. Situated in the canteen, toilet and generator room.

BATTERY STORES EXCESS POWER
Battery Guard with Pro Charge Ultra

Pro Charge Ultra (a) charges the 130A/hr battery when the generator is running. The Battery Guard (b) prevents the excessive discharge of the battery and protects electronic appliances against undervoltage.

BATTERY STORES EXCESS POWER
Air blown heating system

The air blown heating system does not require the generator to run continuously due to the on-board battery system saving on fuel and servicing costs. Heating outlets set in canteen and generator room.

GENERATOR PRODUCES POWERGENERATOR PRODUCES POWER
BATTERY STORES EXCESS POWERBATTERY STORES EXCESS POWER
NO WASTED POWERNO WASTED POWER
LESS FUEL USEDLESS FUEL USED
COST SAVINGS ON FUEL USECOST SAVINGS ON FUEL USE

Saves you money

The Eco Fusion Mobile units' environmental features give owners and end users savings by way of reduced fuel usage, 60% reduction in generator servicing, longer generator life, fewer breakdowns and massively reduced noise pollution.

  • High quality buildHigh quality build
  • Reduced fuel usageReduced fuel usage
  • 60% reduction in generator servicing60% reduction in generator servicing
  • Longer generator life Longer generator life
  • Fewer breakdownsFewer breakdowns
  • Full service and maintenance package Full service and
    maintenance package
  • Roof mounted solar panelRoof mounted solar panel
Which leads to…
  • Increased longevity of unitIncreased longevity of unit
  • Extended warrantiesExtended warranties
  • Higher residual valueHigher residual value
Saving you money…
Saving you money
Greater return on investment
Value Proposition
Potential yearly savings:*
Value Proposition Value Proposition
* Figures are for guidance only. For your own specific savings, contact Groundhog for your bespoke value proposition.

Providing a secure working environment
All steel construction
All steel
construction

Steel construction forms one of the most secure welfare units on the market.

Ground Lowering Mechanism
Ground Lowering Mechanism

Groundhogs unique lowering system which enables the unit to be secured at ground level when sited. This also enables a safe entry and exit by personnel without the requirement for steps.

Highly secure double lock door
Highly secure double lock door

Steel personnel doors with built in locking mechanism and hidden hinges.

High security window shutters
High security window shutters

The windows are protected by steel shutters, which are locked internally and can only be opened from inside the rest room.

Secure nose cone
Secure
nose cone

The nosecone security cover is a swing operated hood which protects the towing coupling and once locked, prevents the unit from being removed off site.

Secured in less than 3 minutes
Easily towed, one man operation secured and manoeuvred on site.
Fast deployment time means more time on the job, making it the money saving choice of welfare unit for rental companies and contractors.
Unhitch from towing vehicle
operate hydraulics using the push button controls

Push button controls to lower front and rear hydraulic rams

Rams lift unit from ground ready to release axle pins

Rams lift unit from ground ready to release axle pins

Unit is lowered and canopy locked to protect towing facility

Unit is lowered and canopy locked to protect towing facility

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CDM & HSE compliant
The Groundhog Welfare Unit complies with Health & Safety regulations which guarantees certain facilities for contractors working on site.

SAFETY WORKING REGULATIONS

These include sanitary conveniences, washing facilities, access to drinking water, accommodation for drying and changing clothes, and an area for rest and eating.

Groundhog welfare units are supplied with a current electrical installation test certificate.

Sanitary Conveniences
Washing Facilities
Provision for Drinking Water
Provision for Drying Clothing
Facilities for Changing Clothing
Facilities for Rest & to Eat Meals

Seats up to 12-14 people
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Dimensions 5000mm(L) x 2300mm(W)
Dimensions Inc. Drawbar 6320mm(L) x 2300mm(W)*
Unladen Weight 2,400kg*
Possible Gross Weight 3,000kg*
Generator 6kVA

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1. Welfare Area
  • Table and bench seating for up to 12-14 operatives
  • Air blown heating system
  • Microwave and kettle – both hard-wired
  • Fresh & waste water containers (20 Ltr cap each)
  • Large stainless steel sink c/w warm water tap
  • 12V LED lighting with PIR
  • Single 2amp socket
  • 12V socket and USB
  • Consumer board c/w RCD & MCB’s
  • Generator start panel c/w hour run meter
  • Paper towels, liquid soap and cup dispenser
  • Carbon monoxide monitor and smoke alarm
  • High level vent
  • Fresh drinking water container (20 Ltr)
  • Volt meter
  • 130Amp battery/ battery guard
2. Toilet Area
  • Plastic recirculating toilet c/w ventilation pipe
  • Forearm pedestal wash basin c/w warm water tap
  • Toilet tank size: 280L
  • Liquid soap & paper towel dispenser
  • Toilet roll holder
  • 12V LED lighting with PIR
  • Warm water supplied by on-board heating system
3.Warm Room / Generator Area
  • 12V LED lighting with PIR
  • Air blown heating system
  • Coat hooks
  • Ventilation panel
  • Generator start battery
  • 6kVA diesel generator with exhaust venting
  • Access to fuel tank with separate fuel level gauge  (58 Ltr capacity)
  • Fuel Active system
  • Fuel tank runtime = approx. 25 hours
Flooring
  • Recycled Non-Slip Flooring
  • Insulated floor (Fusion+ only)
Internal construction
  • Lined and Insulated in GRP, panels with block insulation inserts
External construction
  • Steel profiled panels to side walls and roof.
  • Aluminium sliding Window with steel shutter
  • Steel personnel doors to three separate areas
    (Toilet, Warm Room/Generator and Canteen)
  • Twin axle with unique Groundhog hydraulic system to
    enable the unit to be lowered to Ground level with hand
    held control
  • Hydraulically damped overrun Tow coupling with 40mm
    Eye 50mm ball hitch and jockey wheel (50mm ball hitch optional)
  • Steel nose cone shroud c/w lock to secure whilst lowered
    on site
  • Threaded bushed set in base rail to enable lifting rings to be positioned for low level lifting
  • Fully hot-dipped galvanised chassis
Road lighting
  • 12 Volt LED detachable lighting board c/w mounting bracket and full LED road lighting which includes front and high level markers.