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Temporary Road Mats & Ground Protection Boards

Allow vehicles of up to 60 tonnes to cross stable ground and turf.

  • 60-tonne Safe Working Load (SWL)
  • 2.4m x 1.2m PVC construction
  • Lightweight 39kg per mat
  • Secures with U-shape pins
  • Linkable via 25mm pre-drilled holes
  • Available for sale or hire

Our Temporary Road Mats provide robust, heavy-duty ground protection, designed to support vehicles up to 60 tonnes across soft ground, turf, and difficult terrain without causing surface damage.

Manufactured in the UK from high-quality PVC, these 2.4m x 1.2m ground protection boards are flexible, hard-wearing, and designed for rapid deployment. Weighing just 39kg each, they can be easily moved and positioned by hand, offering an immediate solution for temporary access routes, site compounds, and pedestrian walkways.

To create larger continuous platforms or temporary roadways, the mats feature 25mm holes along the sides, front, and back, allowing them to be joined securely using straight connectors or anchored firmly into the ground with U-shape pins.

Common applications

Ideal for protecting underlying surfaces from both wheeled and tracked vehicles, these mats provide critical traction in wet and muddy conditions. They are widely used across multiple sectors:

  • Construction & civil engineering site access
  • Heavy-duty temporary roadways and compounds
  • Digger and excavator access on soft ground
  • Pedestrian walkways for festivals and outdoor events
  • Temporary car parks and driveway protection
  • Safe access routes over private land and playing fields

Key benefits

  • High capacity: Safely supports heavy equipment up to 60 tonnes.
  • Surface protection: Eliminates severe rutting and damage to turf, reducing ground reinstatement costs.
  • Safety & traction: Reduces the risk of slips, trips, and falls for pedestrians, while improving vehicle grip in adverse weather.
  • Efficient storage: Fully stackable in piles of 20 for efficient transport and storage.

Temporary Road Mats: Common Questions

What is the maximum weight capacity of a temporary road mat?
Each ground protection mat is designed with a Safe Working Load (SWL) of up to 60 tonnes, making them highly suitable for supporting heavy plant machinery, excavators, and HGVs across stable ground.
How heavy is each ground protection board?
A single PVC road mat weighs just 39kg. This lightweight design allows them to be easily maneuvered, lifted, and laid in place by hand without the need for heavy lifting equipment or cranes.
How do you connect the ground mats together?
The mats feature 25mm holes along all edges (sides, front, and back). They can be linked together securely to form large continuous areas using straight connectors, or pinned firmly to the ground using U-shape anchor pins. We recommend using two fixing pins per mat.
Can these track mats be laid on gradients or slopes?
Yes, temporary road mats can be laid on gradients. However, when placed on any slope, they must be securely fastened to the ground using U-shape anchor pins to prevent the mats from slipping or shifting under heavy vehicle loads.
Are ground protection mats suitable for tracked vehicles?
Yes, these heavy-duty PVC mats provide excellent traction and ground protection for both wheeled vehicles and steel-tracked excavators, preventing them from churning up mud or damaging underlying turf.
How should temporary road mats be stored and transported?
Our ground protection mats are completely stackable. For safe transportation and easy collection from the site, we advise removing all fixing pins and stacking the mats securely in manageable piles of twenty.

Buy or Hire Temporary Road Mats

We offer temporary road mats for sale or hire with good stock availability, fast lead times and prompt delivery. Please contact SEL for further information, technical advice or to get a competitive quote from your nearest depot.

Mat specifications

Key Properties
Length2.4 m
Width1.2 m
Weight39 kg
Safe Working Load (SWL)60 tonnes
MaterialPVC
Connector Holes25 mm (sides, front, back)

Ground Protection Mat Safe Use Instructions

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