Options for Outrigger Pads
Safely using heavy-duty vehicles and equipment at a job site requires following multiple safety measures. Consider investing in high-quality outrigger pads from Greatmats to keep workers and equipment safe. These pads provide a sturdy base for cranes, bucket trucks, and more, helping them handle the torque and stress. Our pads won’t splinter, are easy to carry, and give your team a professional look and feel that will impress customers.
Size Designs Found in Backhoe and Crane Outrigger Pads
You should look for an outrigger pad that has the coverage size, thickness, and load-bearing capability to handle the work that you’re doing. At Greatmats, we offer several coverage sizes for our crane outrigger pads, including:
- 15x15 inches
- 18x18 inches
- 2x2 feet
- 30x30 inches
- 3x3 feet
- 4x4 feet
We offer pads of 3/4 of an inch, 1 inch, or 2 inches thick.
Vertical Load Bearing Capacity for Crane and Backhoe Outrigger Pads
Load-bearing capacity is a key component of any backhoe outrigger pad. Generally, larger and thicker pads will deliver greater load capacities. Maximum load capacities for each size and thickness of pad include:
- 45,000 pounds: 15x15 inches, 3/4 of an inch thickness
- 55,000 pounds: 18x18 inches, 1 inch thickness
- 60,000 pounds: 2x2 feet, 1 inch thickness
- 62,000 pounds: 2x2 feet, 2 inches thickness
- 81,000 pounds: 30x30 inches, 1 inch thickness
- 85,000 pounds: 30x30 inches, 2 inches thickness
- 93,000 pounds: 3x3 feet, 1 inch thickness
- 98,000 pounds: 3x3 feet, 2 inches thickness
- 135,000 pounds: 4x4 feet, 1 inch thickness
- 140,000 pounds: 4x4 feet, 2 inches thickness
Features and Benefits of Outrigger Pads
Some of the benefits of relying on outrigger pads from Greatmats include:
- More durable than using spare plywood that’s lying around the job site
- Easier to transport than spare aluminum or steel sheets left over from a past job
- Our composite plastic material is made for repeated uses
- Engineered plastic carries the most durable and safest possible design
- Lightweight and easy to carry
- Some pads have handles to help you move them into place
- Will not absorb moisture
- Stands up to temperature extremes, oil, and chemicals
- Easy to clean after using them
- If the pads bend under the load, they return to their normal shape after removing the load
Who Uses Outrigger Pads?
People who use industrial and construction vehicles as part of their jobs are the most common users of composite outrigger pads. Those who operate heavy-duty vehicles will want to use outrigger pads, including:
- Boom trucks
- Utility trucks
- Bucket trucks
- Well drilling trucks
- Backhoes
- Tree care trucks
- Concrete pump trucks
- RVs
- Cranes
Outrigger Pads Q&A
What size of outrigger pads do I need for a boom truck?
The
best size of an outrigger pad for a boom truck would be a pad that’s at least three times the size of the float or shoe on the boom truck. The largest heavy-duty outrigger pads we offer measure 4x4 feet and are 2 inches thick.
When should you use backhoe outrigger pads?
Determining
when to use backhoe outrigger pads depends on the quality of the ground and the type of work you’re doing. Using heavy vehicles with work that involves a lot of torque on softer ground means you should use outrigger pads for a backhoe to steadily support the vehicle.
How much do outrigger pads cost?
The
cost for outrigger pads for sale can range from $45 to $99 per square foot of coverage, depending on the thickness and design. Some outrigger pads for a bucket truck can support more weight than others, which also could drive up the cost per square foot.
What are the best outrigger pads?
The
best outrigger pads will match the requirements you have for the work you’re doing. Some bucket truck outrigger pads will need to support 100,000 pounds of load or more to meet your needs. The best outrigger pads will consist of high-quality materials that will keep you and your crew safe when working with heavy duty equipment. Greatmats guarantees the quality of our mats.
Why should I use outrigger pads?
People
should use outrigger pads to provide the balance and support required for using heavy duty vehicles safely, while protecting the equipment from damage. OSHA may require the use of bucket truck outrigger pads for certain types of jobs and equipment, like cranes.
