Ground Protection Mats

What you will find here

This section lists 94 ground protection mats across 1 sub-categories (Ground Protection Mats Kits). Prices currently range from $7.99 to $5,021.99 in US dollars, and every product page shows the complete table of sizes and options so you can compare without clicking through each listing.

Common uses

Buyers use ground protection mats for crane, hoist and rigging work, construction, industrial and shop rigging and pulling, positioning and load handling. Never exceed the rated working load limit for your hitch type and sling angle, and inspect gear before every lift.

How to choose ground protection mats

Compare the options and specifications in the table above and pick the size or configuration that matches your equipment and load.

Working load limits in this section run from 50,000 lbs to 50,000 lbs. Use the working load limit — never the breaking strength — when you plan a load.

Three steps to the right choice

1. Match capacity to the lift. Choose gear whose WLL exceeds the load in the hitch you will use.
2. Mind the angle. Sling angles under 60° raise leg tension sharply; use the capacity chart for your angle.
3. Inspect every time. Retire gear with cuts, heat damage, stretched links, distorted hooks or missing tags.

Materials compared

• High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) (44 products) — High-density polyethylene is tough, light and does not rot or absorb water.
• High Density Polyethylene (22 products) — High-density polyethylene is tough, light and does not rot or absorb water.
• UHMWPE (22 products) — High-density polyethylene is tough, light and does not rot or absorb water.
• Virgin UHMWPE (1 product) — High-density polyethylene is tough, light and does not rot or absorb water.
• Steel (1 product) — Steel offers high strength and abrasion resistance; check the finish for rust protection.

Specifications to compare

• Thickness — thicker material resists abrasion and cutting better but adds weight.
• Surface finish — the coating that protects the metal. Galvanized and zinc finishes resist rust; powder coat adds a tough painted layer.
• Crush rating — how much load the item can bear before deforming.
• Capacity — the rated load for this item in the use it is designed for.
• Working load limit (WLL) — the maximum load the item is rated to carry in normal service. For cargo securement, the WLLs of all tie-downs on a load must add up to at least half the cargo weight (FMCSA 49 CFR 393.106).
• Basket / angled capacity — the rated load when the sling cradles the load or legs run at an angle. Lower angles increase the tension in each leg, so always use the rating for your actual angle.

Before you buy

• Know the load weight and the hitch you will use.
• Check the rated capacity for that hitch and the sling angle.
• Confirm fittings and pin sizes are compatible with your rigging.

Price guide

Starting prices in this section break down as follows: 7 products under $25; 10 products $25 to $100; 13 products $100 to $500; 64 products over $500. 94 of 94 products currently have at least one option in stock at the retailer. Larger sizes, higher ratings and multi-packs cost more, so open the option table on each product to see exactly how the price changes.

Safety and care

• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and rated limits.
• Inspect equipment before each use.
• Replace worn or damaged parts.

Products to compare

• Single Connectors for Ground Protection Mats, Two way Locking — from $7.99; High Density Polyethylene
• Heavy-Duty Ground Protection Mat – Black, Tan, White, Green — from $74.99; High Density Polyethylene
• (4 Pcs) Ground Protection Mats Kit w/ 6 Pcs Single Connectors – Black, 1/2″ Thick, 20-120 Tons Load Capacity — from $444.99; High Density Polyethylene
• (6 Pcs) Ground Protection Mats – Tan, 2ft (W) x 4ft (L) w/ 10 Pcs Single Connectors — from $650.99; High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
• (6 Pcs) 2′ x 6′ Ground Protection Mats Kit w/ 10 Pcs Single Connectors – Black, 1/2″ Thick, 35 Tons Load Capacity — from $790.49; High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
• Ground Protection Mats – Tan, 3ft (W) x 6ft (L) with Single Connectors — from $841.49; High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
• (6 Pcs) Ground Protection Mats – Tan, 3ft (W) x 6ft (L) w/ 10 Pcs Single Connectors — from $1,050.49; High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
• (12 Pcs) Ground Protection Mats – Tan, 2ft (W) x 6ft (L) w/ 12 Pcs Single & 5 Pcs Double Connectors — from $1,543.49; High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Buying through Global Cargo Control

We are a catalogue and buying guide. Each product links to the retailer that sells and ships it; you choose your exact option and check out on their site. Prices are checked weekly, and the price at the retailer’s checkout is final.