Tree repair vehicles (such as aerial work vehicles, pruning vehicles, aerial platform vehicles, etc.) usually need to stop and support their legs or tires on grass, mud, paved or uneven ground during operation. At this time, using appropriate Ground Protection Mats can:
Prevent damage to the lawn or ground;
Provide support to prevent sinking into the mud;
Improve safety and prevent the vehicle from tilting or overturning;
Reduce rutting and indentation.
Recommended ground protection mat types:
- HDPE or UHMWPE ground protection mat
Features Description
Material High-density polyethylene (HDPE) or ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)
Recommended size Commonly used 4×8 feet (about 1220x2440mm), thickness 12~20mm
Connection method Can be equipped with lock connection to form a continuous paving surface
Surface texture Double-sided anti-skid texture to prevent people and tires from slipping
Load capacity Support tire/track vehicles, with a load of 30~80 tons (depending on thickness)
Applicable terrain Lawn, mud, sand, gravel, brick paving, etc.
Advantages:
Pressure-resistant, no deformation, no water absorption;
UV-resistant, weather-resistant;
Reusable, suitable for contractors’ long-term projects. - Rubber pads (for outrigger pads)
Used to disperse pressure under the vehicle outriggers to prevent ground subsidence.
Features Description
Material Rubber composite pad, HDPE pad or UHMWPE
Recommended size 400x400x40mm or 500x500x50mm
Features Anti-skid, vibration absorption, pressure resistance, wear resistance
How to choose the right pad?
Scenario type Recommended product Recommended thickness or size
Lawn work HDPE paving slab + pad 12-15mm thick, 4×8 feet
Urban block work Anti-skid plastic sheet + outrigger pad Outrigger pad ≥ 400x400x40mm
Mud after rain Thickened paving slab + pad 15-20mm thick, lock connection
Heavy lift support UHMWPE outrigger pad ≥ 50mm thick