What is the Price of Triplex URD Direct Burial Cable?

What is the Price of Triplex URD Direct Burial Cable?

If you are planning an underground electrical installation—whether it’s running power to a new detached garage, setting up a backyard workshop, or rigging up a utility-scale commercial grid—URD Triplex Direct Burial Cable is almost certainly on your materials list.

As a primary choice for secondary power distribution, this rugged, aluminum wire is highly sought after because it's significantly cheaper and lighter than copper.

Below is a breakdown of the most common URD Triplex options and their estimated prices from lowest to highest.  

If you want to skip the breakdown and get immediate prices per size, click here to view pricing on all our URD cable options.

#6, #4 & #2 AWG Triplex URD (The Residential Sub Panel Feeders)

• Estimated Price: $ (Lowest)

• Best For: Direct burial paths to 60-amp to 100-amp detached garages, small barns, and outdoor lighting circuits.

• Installer’s Insight: Sizes like Erskine (#6), Vassar (#4), or Ramapo (#2) are incredibly popular for DIYers and residential contractors looking for direct burial cable. They offer the single most cost-effective way to run 100-amp service down a direct burial trench without buying expensive copper or breaking your budget on rigid conduit piping.

👉 View #6 Erskine Triplex URD Pricing

👉 View #4 Vassar Triplex URD Pricing

👉 View #2 Ramapo Triplex URD Pricing

1/0,  2/0, 3/0 Triplex URD (The Standard Home Workhorses)

• Estimated Price: $$ (Moderate)

• Best For: 150-amp to 200-amp residential service entrances and heavy-duty workshop feeds.

• Installer’s Insight: If you are upgrading a standard home utility hookup or running serious power to a dedicated machining workshop, sizes like Brenau (1/0) and Converse (2/0) are extremely common. They strike the perfect balance between high-amperage capacity and ease of handling in the trench.

👉 View 1/0 Brenau Triplex URD Pricing

👉 View 2/0 Converse Triplex URD Pricing

👉 View 3/0 Hollins Triplex URD Pricing

4/0 to 500 MCM & 750 MCM URD (The Utility & Commercial Heavyweights) 

• Estimated Price: $$$ (Higher)

• Best For: 200-amp+ main commercial services, agricultural complexes, and solar field distribution.

• Installer’s Insight: When you step up to Sweetbriar (4/0) or massive 250 MCM lines, you are moving serious bulk power. While the per-foot cost is higher, the material savings compared to equivalent copper lines are jaw-dropping. Estimators choosing direct burial aluminum at this scale routinely save thousands of dollars on a single project blueprint.

👉 View 4/0 Sweetbriar Triplex URD Pricing

👉 View 250 MCM Pratt Triplex URD Pricing

👉 View 350 MCM Wesleyan Triplex URD Pricing

👉 View 500 MCM Rider Triplex URD Pricing

👉 View 750 MCM Fairfield Triplex URD Pricing

Save on Your Underground Project

At Wire America, we specialize in providing high-quality aluminum that makes your trenching project safe and affordable. By choosing Direct Burial Aluminum URD over copper, you can slash your material costs significantly without sacrificing outdoor performance.

How Wire America Can Help

• Cut-to-Length: Only pay for the exact footage your trench requires. 

• Fast Shipping: We get your wire on the truck quickly to keep your field project moving on time.

• Expert Support: Not sure what size your voltage drop requires? Our team is here to walk you through the math.

Need a Bulk Project Quote?

For large-scale residential, utility, or commercial installations, contact our sales desk directly for custom high-volume project tier pricing.

• 📞 Call Us Today: (833) 268-8644

• ✉️ Email Us: sales@wireamerica.com for immediate quote support.

At Wire America, we believe in genuine conversation. You'll always talk with real people who understand that every project requires careful product selection. We're here to ensure you feel educated, confident, and great about your final purchase. We supply Triplex URD Cable by the foot and in bulk spools with fast shipping direct to your job-site. Feel free to give us a call to discuss your project! You can reach us at: 833-268-8644 or email sales@wireamerica.com

⚠️ Important Disclaimer: Safety and Compliance

Wire America provides this information as a guide only. Electrical installations must strictly adhere to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all state, local, and jurisdictional requirements, which vary widely. Always consult a licensed electrician, electrical engineer, or the local inspecting authority before purchasing material or starting any electrical project. Wire America assumes no liability for the installation, use, or interpretation of these guides.