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Plan ground protection for heavy equipment.
Plan HDPE ground protection mats for temporary access routes and work areas. Check ground conditions, vehicle or equipment loads, route layout, panel quantity and handling before requesting a quote. Outrigger support needs a separate point-load assessment; size or thickness alone is not a load rating.
Prepare a project enquiry
Custom lengths and selected colors are available subject to the project brief. Customer-logo customization is not offered.
Estimate panel quantity from the route layout.
Start with the route length and width, then draw the panel arrangement. Area divided by nominal panel area is a first estimate, not a finished installation plan.
For example, a straight 3.6 m × 12 m strip is 43.2 m². A 1.2 m × 2.4 m mat has a nominal area of 2.88 m². An ideal layout of three mats across and five along uses 15 mats before turns, passing areas, overlaps and spares.
This is a geometry example, not a load recommendation. Confirm usable coverage, connectors, edges, ground preparation and the layout with the responsible site team. The 12 mm reference thickness is not a capacity rating.
Estimate product cost from your panel quantityCompare quotes on the same scope.
- Use the same material, length, width, thickness, surface and quantity.
- List connectors and cutting or drilling requirements separately.
- State the delivery country and postcode; compare packing and freight on the same delivery terms.
- Check whether duties and taxes are included. The website calculator estimates product cost only.
Inputs for ground mat or outrigger pad selection
- Application, ground type, condition and slope
- Vehicle gross weight plus axle or wheel loads; or equipment and outrigger point load
- Traffic route dimensions; or outrigger footprint and required support area
- Expected passes, reuse plan and connection needs
- Quantity, destination and required date
- On-site lifting, handling and storage constraints
Handling and storage starting points
- Plan lifting and movement around the selected size and thickness.
- Store sheets or mats on a stable, supported surface.
- Inspect products and connection areas before reuse.
- Confirm site-specific handling procedures with the responsible project team.
Resources
Ground mat and outrigger pad questions
What is a common ground protection mat size?
A common reference format is 1.2 m × 2.4 m × 12 mm. It is not the right format for every ground condition or vehicle.
How should I choose ground mat thickness?
Use the ground type and condition, vehicle gross weight, axle or wheel loads, route layout, expected passes, reuse and handling plan. TERRADON offers 10–50 mm options, but that range is not a universal load table.
Can load capacity be determined from thickness alone?
No. Capacity depends on product design, support condition, load type and distribution, layout and test basis. TERRADON does not publish one universal capacity without those conditions.
When should I ask for an outrigger pad instead of a ground mat?
Ground mats distribute vehicle traffic over a route or work area. Outrigger pads address concentrated loads from stabilizers or support legs. Provide the equipment, outrigger load, foot size and ground condition for selection.
What information is needed for a project quote?
Send the application, ground condition, vehicle or equipment loads, route or support dimensions, quantity, destination, timing, reuse and handling needs.
Can lengths and colors be adjusted?
Custom lengths and selected colors can be discussed. Maximum available width is 3 m. Black and white are common; blue, green and other colors require enquiry confirmation.
Can you add our logo?
No. Customer-logo customization is not offered.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The current minimum order quantity is 10 pieces.