When operating heavy machinery on soft ground, ground protection mats for heavy equipment are essential. Their strength and durability evenly distribute the equipment’s weight, preventing tires from sinking and minimizing environmental impact. When buying these mats, consider multiple factors, with size being crucial. Incorrect – sized mats, whether too small or large, reduce effectiveness and convenience.
Here are key points for choosing the right – sized lawn protection mats: The Size of the Area to be Covered
The project determines the mat size. For a short path, small mats can be spliced. But for large – scale projects like long – road construction or large – area coverage, bigger, wider – coverage mats are needed. Larger mats ease machinery operation and save assembly time, quickly covering large areas. Stocking up on larger – sized mats is a smart choice.
Your Equipment Inventory the machinery at the project site and accurately measure the wheels or tracks. Ground protection mats should be wider than the widest part of the equipment for safety and stability. Greatmats offers a variety of heavy – equipment ground mat sizes. The smallest are about 2 feet wide, the larger ones are 4 feet wide, and most are 6 – or 8 – foot long.
This makes it easy to quickly build temporary roads and coverage areas, and they are also easy to operate. If you need to cover a large area and have sufficient manpower, you can consider our Ground Protection Mats System7 Mat, which is 8 feet wide by 14 feet long, the largest – sized mat we offer. Although it requires multiple people to cooperate in handling and installation, it has an excellent coverage effect. Fewer mats are needed, and the assembly speed is fast, making it suitable for large – scale projects. When planning the roads or coverage areas, be sure to consider the turning radius of vehicles. Different machines have different turning flexibilities. Large – sized machines have a larger turning radius, so you need to prepare enough mats to expand or adjust the lanes at any time.
Storage and Transportation
When the ground protection mats are idle, there should be corresponding facilities and equipment for storage and transportation. Small – sized mats are easy to handle, while large – sized mats, such as the Ground Protection Mats System7 Mat, may require special arrangements. If you have limited manpower, under the premise of meeting the equipment requirements, small – sized mats are easier to operate.
When in Doubt, Choose Larger – Sized Mats
When hesitating between two sizes, it is recommended to choose the larger – sized mat.
The size of the mat affects the weight distribution. Larger – sized mats distribute the weight over a larger area, reducing ground compression and wear. Small – sized mats, on the contrary, will concentrate the weight, having a greater impact on the ground.
