What types of onsite vans does Hardwear manufacture?

Hardwear designs and manufactures mobile site offices, accommodation units, lunchrooms, mobile medical suites, emergency command centres, classrooms and custom-fit trailers — all built for tough Australian conditions.

Are Hardwear vans Australian-made?

Yes. Hardwear is proudly Australian-owned and every van is built in Pakenham, Victoria. Components include AL-KO chassis, Armstrong Flooring, Narva lighting systems and Askin Performance Panels.

Can I customise my Hardwear van?

Yes. Standard models are available in 7.7m (HW7700) and 9.0m (HW9000) layouts. Hardwear also specialises in tailored builds to suit any requirement — whether that's office layout, accommodation fitout, storage, medical use or power requirements.

Do you supply onsite vans for mining or remote projects?

Yes. Hardwear vans are used in mining, civil and renewables projects across Australia. They are designed for remote deployment, off-grid solar capability and operation in harsh terrain.

Where does Hardwear deliver onsite vans?

Hardwear delivers across all of Australia, including Victoria, NSW, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Do Hardwear vans meet Australian compliance standards?

Yes. Every Hardwear build meets Australian Design Rules (ADR — Road Vehicles Standards Act 2018) and AS3000/AS5033 for electrical and solar installations. Hardwear is ISO 9001 certified.

Are Hardwear onsite vans solar-powered?

Yes. Every standard Hardwear van leaves the workshop with a fully integrated 48V solar package using Victron Energy systems. A 6kVA diesel generator is included as backup only — not as the primary power source.

Do you work with hire companies?

Yes. Hardwear supplies purpose-built fleet vans for Australia's largest hire companies. Current hire partners include Coates and Kennards Hire.

Are Hardwear vans built with sustainability in mind?

Yes. All standard vans include solar integration and off-grid capability, and Hardwear is a member of the Clean Energy Council.

Can I see a spec sheet or floorplan before ordering?

Yes. Contact the Hardwear team at sales@hardwear.com.au or +61 3 9561 9555 to receive the relevant documents.

Built on Feedback. Refined for the Field.

3 July

Written By Julie Moulder

The best onsite vans don't come from guesswork.

They come from listening.

At Hardwear, we work closely with leading hire companies, contractors and infrastructure providers to understand what actually happens onsite.

What gets used. What gets damaged. What slows crews down. What makes life easier for the people working in and around these facilities every day.

That feedback plays a critical role in how we design, build and refine our onsite vans.

Designed Around Real Site Experience

Every worksite operates differently, but the demands are often the same.

Facilities need to be practical, reliable, durable and easy to use. They need to support teams from day one and perform in tough Australian conditions.

By working closely with the people who rely on our vans every day, we can better understand where improvements matter most.

That might mean refining an internal layout, improving storage, strengthening high-use areas, adjusting roof layouts for better solar capacity or designing systems that are easier to maintain in the field.

Always Improving

At Hardwear, we don't believe in building the same van over and over again without question.

Every project is an opportunity to improve.

From integrated 48V solar and battery systems to practical fit-outs, durable finishes and roof designs that maximise usable solar space, every improvement is driven by real site experience.

It's this ongoing feedback loop that helps us continue to build smarter, stronger and more capable onsite facilities.