FODS Ground Protection Mat (4 ft x 8 ft)

The FODS Ground Protection Mat (GPM) creates a portable, stable substrate so vehicles, equipment, and foot traffic can cross grass, turf, mud, and other soft or finished surfaces without rutting or damage. A durable, water-resistant alternative to plywood for temporary roads, staging and parking pads, laydown yards, event flooring, and pedestrian walkways.

Key Features

• Dual-sided tread: one side for vehicle traction, one for pedestrian traffic
• Interlocks into any configuration with optional locking hardware
• Lightweight at 88 lbs — moves and loads by hand, no heavy equipment
• HDPE construction: won’t rot or absorb water; UV-inhibited and anti-static
• Protects new concrete, lawns, and turf; prevents rutting and property damage
• 10+ year lifespan; reusable across multiple projects

Specifications

• Mat size: 4’ x 8’ x 1/2"
• Total thickness: 0.875" (1/2" mat + 0.375" cleat)
• Mat weight: 88 lbs (40 kg)
• Max load: up to 200 psi depending on subsurface
• Material: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) with UV inhibitor

Documentation

• Ground Protection Mat Brochure (PDF)
• GPM Layout CAD Drawing – 2x4 (PDF)