Frequently Asked Questions
What heights do aluminium trestles come in?
The Total Aluminium Adjustable Trestles come in seven platform heights. Each one also has adjustable legs (20mm steps, up to 230mm), so you can level the platform on uneven ground. All sizes carry a 265kg safe working load.
- 2.4m, 3.0m and 3.6m: in stock, ready to ship.
- 4.2m: on sale while stock lasts, Sydney stock only.
- 1.2m, 1.8m and 4.8m: 12 week lead time, imported to order.
Pick the trestle by the platform height you need to work at, then choose your planks for the length. The size picker on the product page always shows the current stock status. Need a 12 week size sooner? Call us on 1800 953 996 and we'll check what we can do.
Aluminium or steel trestles, which is better?
Aluminium for almost every trade use: a pair is light enough to carry one-handed, they don't rust and they last for years of site work. Steel is cheaper and handles harder knocks, but the weight slows you down every single day you use them.
How far apart can I space my trestles?
That's set by the plank, not the trestle: the longer the unsupported span, the less the plank should carry. Check the span guidance and load rating on the plank's product page. Call
1800 953 996 if your setup is unusual.
What planks should I use with trestles?
Aluminium scaffold planks matched to the span between your trestles: we stock lengths up to 6m under
aluminium planks. Check the safe working load covers your crew plus tools and material.
Can you deliver trestles Australia-wide?
Yes, freight is quoted live for your postcode at checkout, delivered to site, business or home and transit-insured. We can sometimes get a better freight price than the one shown at checkout, so call us on
1800 953 996 or email
sales@sitegeardirect.com.au for a freight quote before you order. Free warehouse pickup is also available if you're nearby. Total Aluminium trestles and planks can be collected from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, not Perth.
