5.5m Trapdoor Scaffold – Medium
Our 5.5m trapdoor scaffold medium is a versatile mobile scaffold designed for renovation, property maintenance and general trade work. This model includes a trapdoor platform, providing convenient access between scaffold levels.
With a 1.8m × 0.97m footprint, the medium model offers useful working space while taking up less room than our large scaffold range.
Made from pre-galvanised steel, the scaffold has a 225kg Safe Working Load (SWL) and is fitted with lockable swivel wheels for convenient movement and positioning.
Product Specifications
- Maximum set-up height: approx. 5.5m
- Length: 1.8m
- Width: approx. 0.97m
- Main frame width: 967mm
- Platform: Trapdoor platform
- Safe Working Load (SWL): 225kg
- Material: Pre-galvanised steel
- Wheels: 6-inch lockable swivel castors
What’s Included
- Door frames (1941mm*967mm) x 4
- Platform trapdoor plank (1800 x 550mm) x 1
- Platform plank solid (1800 x 305mm) x 1
- Diagonal brace bar x 4
- Adjustable base plate & 6 inch wheels* 4
- Handrail x 1
Trapdoor Platform for Easier Access
The trapdoor platform provides a convenient opening for access between scaffold levels, making it easier to move through the scaffold structure when accessing the working platform.
This feature is particularly useful on taller scaffold setups where regular access between levels is required.
Medium Width for Versatile Access
The approximately 0.97m-wide frame gives the 5.5m trapdoor scaffold medium a practical balance between working space and overall scaffold size.
It is suitable for:
- Exterior painting
- Wall and ceiling maintenance
- Gutter and fascia work
- Building and renovation projects
- Property maintenance
- General trade applications
The medium-width design is useful where the wider footprint of a large scaffold is not required.
Mobile & Easy to Position
Lockable swivel wheels allow the scaffold to be repositioned around the work area when required. The scaffold must not be moved while occupied, and all wheels should be securely locked before use.
For a scaffold of this height, correct stabilising and safety components are particularly important. Always assemble and use the scaffold according to the supplied instructions.
Workplace use and work at height may require additional safety components, specific setup requirements or a qualified scaffolder depending on the application and platform height.
Freight & Pickup
The listed product price does not include freight.
Nationwide delivery is available, with freight calculated according to your destination and order size. Where available, we can quote:
- Delivery directly to your address
- Delivery to your nearest Mainfreight depot for collection
Use the GET A FREIGHT QUOTE button above to send us your delivery details.
Pickup may also be available from our Auckland or Christchurch stock locations, subject to stock availability.
Need a Different Height?
Browse our full Medium Mobile Scaffold range for other scaffold heights and configurations.










