Counterweights and Kentledge Solutions
Legato® Interlocking Concrete Blocks by Elite Precast
Elite Precast supplies high-performance counterweights and kentledge systems using Legato® interlocking concrete blocks, providing a safe, flexible and cost-effective solution for stabilising structures, plant and temporary works.
Manufactured from 50N/mm² high-strength concrete, Legato® blocks deliver exceptional mass, durability and reliability without the need for steel reinforcement, permanent fixings or bespoke cast units.
What Are Legato® Interlocking Concrete Blocks?
What Are Counterweights and Kentledge?
Counterweights and kentledge are used to:
Provide stabilising mass to resist uplift, overturning or sliding
Anchor temporary or permanent structures
Support cranes, gantries and lifting equipment
Stabilise hoardings, barriers and temporary works
Provide ballast for structural testing and load simulations
Legato® interlocking concrete blocks form gravity-based kentledge systems, relying on their mass and interlocking geometry rather than mechanical connections.
Why Choose Elite Precast
With decades of precast expertise, in-house engineering support and a proven delivery record on projects of every scale, Elite Precast is the partner specifiers trust. We pair robust, repeatable manufacturing with the flexibility to engineer bespoke solutions when a standard product will not do.
Key Applications
Typical Applications
Legato® interlocking concrete blocks are widely used as counterweights and kentledge for:
Tower cranes and mobile cranes
Temporary gantries and steelwork
Hoardings and perimeter fencing
Temporary bridges and decks
Structural testing and proof loading
Wind-loaded structures
Temporary plant and machinery stabilisation
Infrastructure and civil engineering projects
Rail and highways temporary works
Benefits
High Mass & Predictable Performance
Manufactured using 50N/mm² concrete
Consistent block weights for accurate load calculations
Ideal for engineered ballast and test loading
Modular and Flexible
Dry-stack configuration allows precise weight adjustment
Easy to add, remove or reposition blocks
Suitable for short-term, long-term or reusable applications
No Reinforcement or Permanent Fixings
No steel to corrode or fatigue
No anchors, bolts or ground penetration required
Reduced risk and faster deployment
Rapid Installation & Removal
Cast-in lifting pins for safe handling
Compatible with standard lifting clutches
Minimal plant and labour required
Engineered for Your Environment
Design & Engineering Considerations
Counterweights and kentledge systems must be designed to account for:
Required stabilising loads
Load combinations and safety factors
Ground bearing capacity
Wind loading
Block configuration and stacking arrangement
Elite Precast provides access to its Stability & Loadings Directory, offering guidance on block weights, stacking layouts and ground requirements.
⚠️ Important: All counterweight and kentledge arrangements must be checked and approved by a qualified structural engineer before installation.
Installation and Safety Guidance
Ensure blocks are placed on a suitable, level and stable base
Inspect blocks and lifting pins prior to use
Avoid impact damage during handling
Do not exceed recommended stacking heights
Consider strapping or restraint where dynamic loads are present
Compliance and Performance
Designed in accordance with BS EN 1992-1-2004 (Eurocode 2)
Class A1 Fire Resistant
Suitable for public sector, infrastructure and industrial projects
Why Choose Legato® Interlocking Concrete Blocks for This Application?
Why Choose Elite Precast?
Leading UK manufacturer of interlocking concrete block systems
Consistent, high-strength products
Large stock availability for fast mobilisation
Nationwide delivery with crane offload options
Expert technical and engineering support
Elite Precast – Reliable Weight. Engineered Stability. Modular Confidence.
