{"product_id":"medium-duty-ground-protection-mats","title":"Medium-Duty Ground Protection Mats – 8ft x 4ft Track Mats for Lawns, Events \u0026 Site Access","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tsp{line-height:1.65;max-width:900px;min-width:0}\n.tsp a{overflow-wrap:anywhere}\n.tsp h3{margin:2.2em 0 .6em;font-size:1.25em;line-height:1.3}\n.tsp p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.tsp .tsp-lead{font-size:1.1em}\n.tsp ul.tsp-ticks{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:1.2em 0 0}\n.tsp ul.tsp-ticks li{position:relative;padding:0 0 .8em 1.9em}\n.tsp ul.tsp-ticks li:before{content:\"\\2713\";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;font-weight:700;color:#18843c}\n.tsp .tsp-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:0 0 1em}\n.tsp table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.95em}\n.tsp th,.tsp td{border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.3);padding:.55em .6em;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.tsp thead th{background:rgba(24,132,60,.1)}\n.tsp td.c,.tsp th.c{text-align:center}\n.tsp .y{color:#18843c;font-weight:700}\n.tsp .n{opacity:.45}\n.tsp .tsp-note{font-size:.92em;padding:.9em 1.1em;border-left:4px solid #18843c;background:rgba(24,132,60,.06);margin:0 0 1em}\n.tsp .tsp-uses{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,240px),1fr));gap:1em;margin:0 0 1em}\n.tsp .tsp-uses div{padding:1em 1.1em;border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.3);border-radius:6px}\n.tsp .tsp-uses strong{display:block;margin-bottom:.3em}\n.tsp ol{padding-left:1.3em;margin:0 0 1em}\n.tsp ol li{margin-bottom:.6em}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tsp\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"tsp-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive, dig and deliver across grass without leaving a mark.\u003c\/strong\u003e TurfShield Plus 8ft x 4ft ground protection mats spread the weight of vehicles, machinery and foot traffic, so lawns, sports pitches and soft ground stay intact while the work goes on. Lay them by hand, lift them when the job's done, and use them again on the next one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"tsp-ticks\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo ruts, no returfing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mats spread the load so tyres and tracks don't sink, churn or compact the ground underneath. Lift them and the lawn is as you left it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip on top, gentle underneath.\u003c\/strong\u003e A diamond tread gives wheels and boots traction in wet, muddy conditions. The smooth underside sits kindly on grass, paving and driveways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo people, no machinery.\u003c\/strong\u003e A full-size 12mm mat weighs about 34kg and has built-in handholes at each end, so it's an easy two-person lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollows the ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mats flex over dips, slopes and uneven lawns instead of rocking or bridging, so the load stays spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoins into a continuous track.\u003c\/strong\u003e Connection holes in every corner take heavy-duty cable ties or our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ground-protection-mat-connectors-2-way-4-way-bolts-washers-included\"\u003e2-way and 4-way mat connectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for outdoor work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weather-, UV- and chemical-resistant, and impermeable to oil and fuel. They won't rot, splinter or soak up water like timber boards. Hose them off, stack them flat and they're ready for the next job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade from 100% recycled polyethylene\u003c\/strong\u003e, fully recyclable at the end of their life, and load-tested and certified for use in the UK and EU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich thickness do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three thicknesses carry a similar load rating, but thicker mats are stiffer: they spread heavy loads better on soft ground and stand up better to regular vehicle traffic. Choose by the heaviest traffic the mats will carry. If you're not sure, choose 12mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tsp-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTraffic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"c\"\u003e6mm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"c\"\u003e8mm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"c\"\u003e12mm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoot traffic, wheelbarrows \u0026amp; pushchairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRide-on mowers \u0026amp; garden machinery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCars \u0026amp; 4x4s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVans, pickups, caravans \u0026amp; motorhomes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003eLight use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact tractors, mini diggers \u0026amp; dumpers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c n\"\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003eLight use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoaded trucks \u0026amp; plant up to 15 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c n\"\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c n\"\u003e–\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c y\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tsp-note\"\u003e12mm mats are rated to 15 tonnes and tested to 20 tonnes; 8mm and 6mm mats are rated 15–20 tonnes. What a mat can carry on the day depends on the ground underneath, so for very soft or waterlogged ground, or anything heavier, call us first. Not suitable for steel-tracked machinery, crane outriggers or other concentrated point loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf-size 12mm mats\u003c\/strong\u003e (2.45m x 0.6m) are the same specification in a narrower panel. Use them for garden paths and gateways, to fill gaps, or to finish a run neatly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many mats do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor open areas, use the calculator above. For a route, it depends which way you lay the mats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tsp-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoute length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"c\"\u003eVehicle track\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003elaid across, 2.45m wide\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"c\"\u003eWalkway\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003elaid lengthways, 1.23m wide\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003e9 mats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003e5 mats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003e17 mats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003e9 mats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003e25 mats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003e13 mats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003e41 mats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"c\"\u003e21 mats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigures are for full-size 12mm mats (2.45m x 1.23m), rounded up. 8mm and 6mm mats are 2.4m x 1.2m: the counts are the same, except a 50m vehicle track needs 42. For turning areas, passing places or parking, call us and we'll work out a layout with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tsp-note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't forget connectors.\u003c\/strong\u003e For vehicle routes, join your mats with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ground-protection-mat-connectors-2-way-4-way-bolts-washers-included\"\u003e2-way and 4-way connectors\u003c\/a\u003e (bolts and washers included). A single line of mats needs two 2-way connectors per joint, so 16 for a 9-mat track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere they're used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tsp-uses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome \u0026amp; garden\u003c\/strong\u003eBuilding work and extensions, skip and material deliveries, landscaping, parking a caravan or motorhome on the lawn, marquees and garden parties.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscapers \u0026amp; tree surgeons\u003c\/strong\u003eGet diggers, dumpers and chippers across a client's lawn and leave it as you found it. No callbacks, no returfing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvents \u0026amp; venues\u003c\/strong\u003eWalkways, vehicle access, temporary car parks and marquee entrances for weddings, festivals, shows and fêtes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSites, sports \u0026amp; utilities\u003c\/strong\u003eSite access routes, spoil boards, protecting paving and driveways, pitch and golf course maintenance, verge and cable work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tsp-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12mm: 2.45m x 1.23m (8ft x 4ft)\u003cbr\u003e12mm half size: 2.45m x 0.6m (8ft x 2ft)\u003cbr\u003e8mm and 6mm: 2.4m x 1.2m (8ft x 4ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6mm, 8mm or 12mm (half size: 12mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12mm: 3.01 m² · 12mm half size: 1.47 m² · 8mm and 6mm: 2.88 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12mm: 34kg · 12mm half size: 17kg · 8mm: 24kg · 6mm: 18kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLoad rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12mm: 15 tonnes, tested to 20 tonnes · 8mm and 6mm: 15–20 tonnes (all depend on ground conditions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSurface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamond grip tread on top, smooth underside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 handholes per full-size mat (2 on half size), two-person lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoles in all four corners for cable ties or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ground-protection-mat-connectors-2-way-4-way-bolts-washers-included\"\u003e2-way \/ 4-way connectors\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% recycled low-density polyethylene (LDPE), fully recyclable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeather, UV and chemical resistant; impermeable to oil and fuel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTesting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad-tested and certified for use in the UK and EU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLaying tips from our team\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear the route\u003c\/strong\u003e of stones, branches and debris so every mat sits flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLay grip side up.\u003c\/strong\u003e For vehicles, lay the mats across the route so the 2.45m length spans both sets of wheels, and lay each mat close to the next. In hot weather, leave a small gap so the mats can expand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect them for vehicle traffic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Join mats through the corner holes with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ground-protection-mat-connectors-2-way-4-way-bolts-washers-included\"\u003e2-way or 4-way connectors\u003c\/a\u003e so they can't creep apart when vehicles brake or turn. Don't overtighten connector bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake it steady.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drive at walking pace, avoid sharp turns on the mats and don't spin the wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMove them on lawns.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm weather, lift or shift mats every 7–10 days so the grass underneath doesn't yellow. It recovers quickly once the mats are lifted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning a bigger job?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us the route, the ground and what's driving on it, and we'll recommend the right thickness, quantity and layout. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:01282270214\"\u003e01282 270214\u003c\/a\u003e (Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5pm) or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@grassmatsco.co.uk\"\u003esales@grassmatsco.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"grassmatsco.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"2.45m x 1.23m x 12mm (Standard)","offer_id":56832469172559,"sku":"TSHLD-MD-001","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.45m x 0.6m x 12mm (Half Size)","offer_id":56832469205327,"sku":"TSHLD-MD-002","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.4m x 1.2m x 8mm","offer_id":56832469238095,"sku":"TSHLD-MD-003","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.4m x 1.2m x 6mm","offer_id":56832469270863,"sku":"TSHLD-MD-004","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/1005\/3967\/files\/turfshield-plus-ground-protection-mat-hero-image.png?v=1768813996","url":"https:\/\/grassmatsco.co.uk\/products\/medium-duty-ground-protection-mats","provider":"Grass Mats Co ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}