Pressure Distribution
As well as reducing the level of disturbance to exposed soils, excavator mats can help to distribute pressure forces, allowing heavier equipment to operate safely on sites with soft ground and/or in wet conditions.
While some disruption to the ground may be desirable, e.g. when installing foundations, footings, pilings and utilities, this should not expose you to avoidable making-good costs. That’s where ground protection mats can help.
As well as reducing the level of disturbance to exposed soils, excavator mats can help to distribute pressure forces, allowing heavier equipment to operate safely on sites with soft ground and/or in wet conditions.
Digger Mats for All Occasions
No matter the size of your equipment, digger mats can provide a working platform or access trackway, from a one-tonne mobile excavator right up to a 250-tonne crane, with outrigger pads to stabilise lifting equipment where appropriate.
We have even seen excavator mats used to enable access to waterlogged areas, so that an excavator could be used to extract a sunken vehicle trapped in mud.
Timbermat bog mats are durable and offer good traction when wet. They can even be stacked in a criss-cross pattern to elevate temporary roadways and pass clear over any waterlogged areas on challenging job sites.
What size digger mat do I need?
It can depend on the conditions you’re working in, but as a general rule of thumb, we offer several thicknesses of excavator mats that are appropriate for different sizes of digger:
70mm up to 35 tonnes
100mm up to 45 tonnes
150mm up to 60 tonnes
200/250mm over 60 tonnes
We can recommend the best size digger mat if you’re not sure, or provide you with the performance data you need to make an informed decision.
70mm Mats
Up to 35 tonnes – suitable for small diggers and light machinery.100mm Mats
Up to 45 tonnes – suitable for medium diggers and equipment.150mm Mats
Up to 60 tonnes – suitable for heavy diggers.200/250mm Mats
Over 60 tonnes – supports largest machinery and cranes.
Grouser Compatibility
Excavator grousers, the protruding ribs on caterpillar tracks to improve traction, and similar components (e.g. aggressive chains) should be taken into account when choosing your digger mats.
Timbermat supply heavy-duty crane mats, which withstand aggressive chains and grousers to a high degree. Customers have commented on this extensively.
Using Digger Mats with Confidence
We want you to be absolutely certain before you drive an excavator on to a temporary roadway or working platform built using our excavator mats.
Engineering performance data is available so you can conduct analytical verification of your planned platforms and roadways.
A plate bearing test should also be carried out, especially on soft ground, to construct access roadways that correctly spread the load and avoid flooding on construction sites.
FSC Accredited
Timbermat is proudly certified by The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) – a globally trusted non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting forests all around the world.
Our certification reflects our genuine commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing and protecting natural resources for future generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Digger mats protect the ground and vehicles during excavation and construction work. They distribute pressure forces and allow heavier equipment to operate safely on soft or wet ground.
Timbermat offers several thicknesses depending on the weight of equipment:
70mm – up to 35 tonnes
100mm – up to 45 tonnes
150mm – up to 60 tonnes
200/250mm – over 60 tonnes
We can recommend the best size if unsure, or provide performance data to make an informed decision.
Yes. Timbermat Emtek heavy-duty crane mats can withstand aggressive chains and grousers. Many customers have confirmed excellent durability even under high-stress conditions.
Engineering performance data and plate bearing tests can be used to verify planned platforms and roadways. This ensures personnel and equipment operate safely on-site.
Yes. Digger mats can be stacked or arranged to elevate temporary roadways, allowing access even in waterlogged conditions without damaging the ground.
