Polyethylene plastic vs. steel plate road mat comparison list
| Comparison items | HDPE / UHMW-PE road mat | Steel plate road mat |
| Load capacity | Medium-high (30-80 tons) | Very high (up to 100+ tons) |
| Weight | Light (15-50kg/piece) | Heavy (300kg/piece) |
| Transportation method | Manual + forklift | Both Forklift or lifting equipment required |
| Corrosion resistance | Excellent | |
| Applicable terrain | Grass, sand, mud, gravel | Hard road surface or sites requiring extreme load |
| Anti-slip performance | Various textures can be selected | The surface of the patterned steel plate can be slightly anti-slip |
| Environmental protection | Recyclable, durable, non-polluting | Easy to damage the ground, rust needs to be treated |
| Cost | Medium, cost-effective | High, suitable for heavy industrial use |
Applicable suggestions:
Use scenario Recommended material
Grass/sand/garden construction HDPE/UHMW-PE
Urban engineering/light equipment entry HDPE
Heavy crawler crane/wind power/bridge construction Steel plate or thickened UHMW-PE
Seaside/saline-alkali land/humid environment HDPE/UHMW-PE
Long-term temporary roads (frequent traffic) HDPE + reinforced connection
No crane, mainly manual construction HDPE (lightweight)