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Skid Steer Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan

$347.50

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SKU SS-BGMT4.8

Our Skid Steer Ground Protection Mats are 100% Made in the USA and are created with superior HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene). They are built to last up to 5 years of service.

These Ground Protection Mats improve efficiency and safety. Ideal for construction or landscaping job sites where traction is needed while also protecting the environment.

***Minimum Order = 14 Mats***

PRODUCT SPECS

Brand: Blue Gator

Materials: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) with special impact modifiers that incorporate UV resistance and anti-static properties

Color Options: Black, White, or Tan

Weight Loading: Up to 80 tons depending on sub-surface

   
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

  • 100% Recyclable & Waterproof
  • Lightweight, Easy To Transport & Assemble
  • Flexible - Won't Crack or Peel
  • Protection — prevents ruts & damage to the environment
  • Traction — maximum grip for equipment & crewmen
  • Flexible — bends but won't break
  • Waterproof — won't rot, crack, or peel
  • Lightweight— easy to transport, install, and store
  • Durable — a lifespan of 5+ years!

SHIPPING

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Full List of Blue Gator Mats Available:

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Tan

$274.50
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Tan

$281.30
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan

$347.50
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Tan

$364.50
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Black

$274.50
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Natural

$274.50
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Black

$281.30
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Black

$347.50
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat  - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat  - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Black

$364.50
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 3' x 8' - Rubber - Natural

$281.30
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Natural

$364.50
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural
Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural

Blue Gator - Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Rubber - Natural

$381.50
Blue Gator - Double Link
Blue Gator - Double Link

Blue Gator - Flat Quad Mat Link Connector

$12.00
Blue Gator - Single Link
Blue Gator - Single Link

Blue Gator - Flat Dual Mat Link Connector

$8.00
Blue Gator - 4 Bolt Plate Connector
Blue Gator - 4 Bolt Plate Connector

Blue Gator - Metal Quad Mat Plate Connector

$15.99
Blue Gator - 2 Bolt Plate Connector
Blue Gator - 2 Bolt Plate Connector

Blue Gator - Metal Dual Mat Plate Connector

$11.99

Protect Your Grass From Heavy Equipment

You have spent endless hours caring for your grass so it will enhance your yard. The last thing you need is heavy equipment or machinery rolling across it. Your grass will be torn up leaving big ruts behind. We will go over some great ideas to keep your grass intact and looking the way you planned.

Let's get started on how you can protect your grass from damage when you need to bring in heavy equipment for a project such as installing a pool.

Ground Protection Mats in Residential Area

Skid Steer on Ground Protection Mats

How Can I Protect My Grass From Heavy Equipment?

Anyone who has brought in heavy equipment for a project knows how devastating it will be for your unprotected grass. You will spend a lot of time and energy repairing the damage and you will spend a great deal of money to boot.

First and foremost, you need to know what equipment delivers the most pressure on your grass. Large tractors serving as mowers, weed eaters, and rototillers can reap havoc turning your yard into a complete wreck.

Damage From Heavy Equipment

Tractors are one of the most damaging pieces of equipment leaving behind huge ruts and gashes in your yard.

At the other end of the scale, weed eaters cause the least amount of damage but their very sharp blades can cut through your grass killing it and will tear up your lawn.

A rototiller is normally used to prepare the ground for planting. But keep in mind, this equipment will tear up grass along with weeds and even small roots. Therefore, show caution when using this equipment so it will not destroy the grass you want to be protected. If you are using a rototiller to cover up crops for nutrients, this might not be the appropriate time to do so.

One of the best answers, place a mat under the equipment so they are not dragged through the dirt.

Only Work With Dry Soil

Before bringing in this equipment, make sure your ground is dry. Dry soil will absorb the weight of the equipment. If the ground is wet, it will cause the equipment to sink down into the ground causing ruts and gashes everywhere.

You might consider using a tarp to cover the areas where work will be performed. The tarp can create a protective barrier reducing the amount of time spent leading up to the aftermath. Even though a tarp will offer less protection than a mat or ground cover, you can always reuse it as it will always be available.

A tarp can offer a layer that will take the majority of the force from the equipment driven over it.

Using A Tarp

If you decide to use a tarp, make sure there are no holes or tears in the material. This will lead to allowing dirt and debris to get under it and damage your lawn.

The holes in the corners will help you tie down the tarp so it cannot blow away.

Make sure that both ends reach down at least 2 feet from either side being worked on. Debris or disposable materials can fall out onto another area or worse yet, turn into mud.

Note - If you will be bringing in heavy equipment on a regular basis, you should think about installing artificial turf instead of real grass.

Ground Protection Mats

White Skid Steer Mats

Never Use Heavy Equipment During Wet Conditions

If you come out in the morning and the ground is wet from rain or other elements, you need to put off using heavy equipment. You could easily slip or fall due to the build-up of mud and the ground could become even wetter. Wait for the area to dry out before using this equipment.

Do not damage turf that has been laid down in a desolate area like the space for a new home. Without good afterthought, it could increase the cost of repairs. Damaging grass roots will cause them to die off faster than if they were left alone.

If you need to get to a specific area, use proper protection including plywood sheets, mats, etc. Avoid any future problems by showing caution.

For The Best Protection, Use Mats

The best way to protect your grass is by using mats. They are created specifically to protect the grass. These mats come in different thicknesses but the most popular is approximately one inch. The mats should be laid down in an area where you want to protect the grass but spread them outward so they can overlap each other.

If you do not have the room to overlap the mats, they can be used on their own if you do not have enough space to overlap them or they are being used to stop the damage from turf scrubbers, Scrubbers are a device for removing impurities in different places.

If you only use mats of one width, it must cover the entire area that will come in contact with heavy equipment.

Mats come in two varieties, temporary and permanent. A temporary mat is good for one use or a short-term project while a permanent mat can be used many times and during different seasons. The more information you have about these mats will help you make the right choice of which mat will work best.

Permanent mats are favored more than temporary mats if heavy equipment will come in contact with grass over a long period of time including construction sites where huge amounts of soil will be moved.

Backyard Construction Project

Ground Mats in Backyard

Use Plywood

If you want the ultimate protection, use plywood to protect the grass when heavy equipment will pivot or turn in place.

If you will be driving straight ahead, leave enough space for two pieces of plywood, one for each tire. You will need one or two inches overlapping when possible. This will help reduce damage while still offering some protection against heavy equipment driving over it.

A Protective Barrier

All said, the best way to protect your grass is by installing a protective barrier.

For many years, protective barriers have been great choices against damage from heavy equipment so you can trust them to work for you now.