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.

HW7700 vs HW9000: Which Size Onsite Van Do You Need?

5 Oct

Written By Julie Moulder

Hardwear's standard range comes in two cabin sizes: the HW7700 and the HW9000. Both share the same chassis, power, plumbing and safety systems, and both come in Crib, Lunch and Office layouts. The difference is space.

Side by side

	HW7700	HW9000
Cabin length	7860 mm	9000 mm
Overall length	9520 mm	10800 mm
Layouts	Crib, Lunch, Office	Crib, Lunch, Office
Lunch layout tables	1 x 2100 x 750 mm	2 x 1500 x 750 mm
Office layout	Wrap-around desks	Wrap-around desks
Tie-down points	6	8
Power	48V Victron solar, 6 kVA back-up	48V Victron solar, 6 kVA back-up
Water	400 L potable, 650 L waste	400 L potable, 650 L waste
Connectivity	Starlink enabled	Starlink enabled

Choose the HW7700 if

Your crew is smaller, or the van moves between sites often
Site access or set-down space is tight
You want a full-spec facility in a shorter footprint

Choose the HW9000 if

You need room for a larger crew at breaks
You want two separate tables in the lunchroom
The van will stay on one project for a long stretch

Same standard inclusions in both

Every standard model includes R2 insulated walls and an R3 roof, a 2 kW reverse cycle air conditioner, two dual flush toilets, a 202 L fridge/freezer, a microwave, a 3 L instant hot water unit, a 6 m awning spanning all doors and aluminium fold-out stairs. Every van is compliant with AS/NZS 3001.2 and all required Australian Design Rules, and built to full mine compliance.

Both run on the same integrated 48V Victron solar package, with the generator as back-up only. That means lower fuel and servicing costs whichever size you choose.