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.

The Greenest Part of This Tutt Bryant Van Isn't What You See - It's How It Operates

31 July

Written By Julie Moulder

At first glance, this custom-built 9-metre site office for Tutt Bryant is an impressive piece of equipment. With its tailored layout, premium fit-out and unmistakable branding, it stands out on any worksite.

But the most important feature isn't visible from the outside.

It's how the van operates.

Built to Support a Lower-Emission Worksite

Every Hardwear site office is designed to reduce reliance on diesel generators, and this van is no exception.

Using Hardwear's intelligent 48V electrical platform, large solar array and lithium battery system, the van is able to power everyday site operations with significantly less generator use than traditional site offices.

That means:

Lower fuel consumption
Reduced carbon emissions
Less noise on site
Lower operating costs
Greater energy independence

These aren't future technologies, they're standard features built into every Hardwear site office.

Supporting Tutt Bryant's Go Green Vision

Tutt Bryant has made sustainability a core focus through its Go Green initiative, introducing lower-emission equipment, renewable fuels, battery energy storage and innovative technologies that help customers reduce their environmental impact.

This custom Hardwear site office aligns perfectly with that philosophy.

Rather than sustainability being something that's added later, it's engineered into the way the van works every day, reducing generator hours, cutting diesel use and delivering a smarter way to power temporary site facilities.

Purpose Built for Australian Projects

Beyond its sustainable operation, this 9-metre van has been customised specifically for Tutt Bryant's operational requirements.

Every Hardwear build is designed around the customer, ensuring the layout, functionality and performance match the demands of the projects it will support.

Because every worksite is different and every site office should be too.

Sustainability That Delivers More Than Environmental Benefits

Reducing emissions is only part of the story.

Lower fuel usage means fewer refuelling trips, reduced operating costs and less downtime, while quieter operation creates a better working environment for site teams.

It's sustainability with practical, measurable benefits.

Building the Next Generation of Site Offices

As Australia's construction and infrastructure industries continue to focus on decarbonisation, smarter mobile infrastructure has an increasingly important role to play.

This Tutt Bryant site office is another example of how Hardwear is helping lead that transition… not by changing how a van looks, but by fundamentally changing how it performs.

The greenest part of this van isn't the graphics. It isn't the paint.

It's everything happening inside.