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Gap Arborist Supply

HDPE Ground Protection Mats, 3' x 8'

A 3 x 8 foot HDPE mat for protecting turf and soft ground on tree jobs.

$249 Typical price. Retail prices change, so check today's price before you buy.
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  • 3 x 8 ft high-density polyethylene mat
  • Spreads load from trucks and compact equipment
  • Traction tread for tires and tracks
  • Easy for a crew to carry and place

Ground

HDPE ground protection mats lay down a temporary road for trucks, loaders and stump grinders, spreading the load so you do not leave ruts in a client's lawn. The 3 x 8 foot size is easy for a crew to carry and place.

Why mats pay for themselves

Repairing ruts in a lawn or replacing broken pavers costs money and costs you the client. HDPE ground mats stop that before it starts. They spread the weight of a mini skid steer, a stump grinder or a chip truck tire over a larger area, so the ground underneath stays intact.

The 3 x 8 ground protection mats size is a handy one. It is light enough for one or two people to move, narrow enough for gates and side yards, and you can lay several in a line to build a path.

Lay them across a lawn to get a chipper or mini loader to the back of the property, or under the tires of a truck parked on soft ground.

Laying and care

Lay mats on ground that is as level as possible, overlap or connect them so edges do not lift, and run tires down the center. Check the load rating against your heaviest machine.

Hose them off before loading so you do not track mud onto the next job, and stack them flat. See the full range of ground protection mats.

Inspect for cracks and torn connector holes before laying them, and replace damaged mats so edges do not catch tires or boots.