StartMat™ - 4x8 & 3x8 HDPE Ground Protection Mat

They're not required but recommended if you have installed your mats on uneven ground or plan on having your mats deployed for extended periods of time.

Overmount connectors are less expensive and can be used where protrusion by the connector is not critical. e.g. you only have construction equipment running over the mats with no pedestrian use.

Undermount connectors are installed from underneath the mats. They are considered to be faster and easier to install that has a flush fitting with only the nut exposed on top.

Generally used in combination depending on your mat layout configuration. 2-way type connectors are used to connect mats end to end on either side of the mat for a continuous run, e.g. two sets of tracks for construction vehicle equipment.
4-way connectors can be used to link 4 mats together by each corner to create a platform or larger working surface area.

Our Limited Lifetime Replacement Warranty is to the original (retail) purchaser. This means that they have an indefinite warranty. Our mats are warranted against, but not limited to: cracking, breaking, splintering, and chipping. Examples of what would not be covered are bridging, using as outriggers, and if the substrate has large rocks or stumps they are placing the mats over which could puncture the mats.

StartMats are rated at 200 psi and can safely support loads up to 90 tons over grassy fields, sand, and aggregate surfaces in a variety of applications.

Yes, you can drive the most common vehicles and loads on StartMats, including tractor-trailers, forklifts, backhoes, pickups, and other heavy equipment.

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• Black - If you're using mats in the dirt or on unclean substrates, a black mat will hide the mess of a busy work or construction site.
• White - Ideal for use on manicured surfaces such as grass or turf. White ground mats reflect more sunlight and prevent "browning" of the grass by heat if used over extended periods of time.

Your mat size depends on the general type of traffic used on the mat. Both mat sizes have been tested to the same weight and load capacities. The following will assist you in choosing the right size matting for your application, although this should only be used as a guide;

• 4x8' Mats have the broadest use range and are used for everything from large construction equipment to wheelbarrows.
• 3x8' Mats are desirable when price, weight, and space are a consideration. This size mat can be more restrictive with maneuvering, it is rated for the same performance as a 4x8'.

Use the smooth side of our mats when it's necessary to protect impressionable surfaces such as grass, concrete, asphalt, and pavers. Using a Diamond Cleat tread on hot asphalt could leave marks. When making tight turns with wheeled or track equipment, it's more desirable to use a mat with one smooth side facing up. When piling soil or aggregate on top of mats it's also easier to use a smooth-sided mat for removal. A Diamond Cleat tread will always give you the best traction in any situation!