ATH
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Yep!
Ground protection mats?
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flushcut
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All the above?
Figured I'd update this with what I ended up doing.
I ended up calling Wesspur who used to sell Alturnamats and doesn't anymore because they said shipping/transport was just too difficult. Called the nearby Vermeer dealer and they sold the Notch brand ones for $380. Called FMI, an equipment dealer who I bought my chipper from and was told me $440 for their All-Access ones (brand that makes the CMC lifts) which I thought was insane, but then they called me back saying they 'could make a deal' for $275, then dropped that down to $265.
They could even bring them up to the closer shop to me the same day, so on Friday when I was already going to the mainland for the weekend I paid for them that morning, they brought 8 from a further away shop to a closer one and I picked them up that same afternoon. They were sitting on a forklift when I arrived, and we just slid them right into the back of my van. Very helpful service. ( @evo )
The mats themselves are the usual 4x8 1/2" thick, with a rough diamond texture on one side and a less aggressive texture on the other side. Only one hand-hold and only on the long side which seems dumb, and they have holes on the corners to pin them down or hold them on a rack or whatever. Funny that CMC doesn't even have a page on their website about the mats. Anyways, I have 8 now and the price was about as good as I'd wind up getting anywhere as far as I can tell taking shipping into account, and I was able to get them right away which can't be said for ordering online to my little island. Will probably put them to use in a week or so.
I ended up calling Wesspur who used to sell Alturnamats and doesn't anymore because they said shipping/transport was just too difficult. Called the nearby Vermeer dealer and they sold the Notch brand ones for $380. Called FMI, an equipment dealer who I bought my chipper from and was told me $440 for their All-Access ones (brand that makes the CMC lifts) which I thought was insane, but then they called me back saying they 'could make a deal' for $275, then dropped that down to $265.
They could even bring them up to the closer shop to me the same day, so on Friday when I was already going to the mainland for the weekend I paid for them that morning, they brought 8 from a further away shop to a closer one and I picked them up that same afternoon. They were sitting on a forklift when I arrived, and we just slid them right into the back of my van. Very helpful service. ( @evo )
The mats themselves are the usual 4x8 1/2" thick, with a rough diamond texture on one side and a less aggressive texture on the other side. Only one hand-hold and only on the long side which seems dumb, and they have holes on the corners to pin them down or hold them on a rack or whatever. Funny that CMC doesn't even have a page on their website about the mats. Anyways, I have 8 now and the price was about as good as I'd wind up getting anywhere as far as I can tell taking shipping into account, and I was able to get them right away which can't be said for ordering online to my little island. Will probably put them to use in a week or so.
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evo
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- My Island, WA
They are probably HDPE, super easy to work. Just drill a few holes and take a jigsaw to make hand holds. A little work with a file to round the edges and if you want to get really fancy a plumbers torch to flame polish
Serf Life
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~80lbs @27RMT0N ?
Sounds about right picking them up, but without a website showing any specs or bringing my bathroom scale into the shop I can't say exactly.
Most all quality mats seem to follow the exact same formula of 4'x8'x1/2" HDPE, so unless a model is coming in a different thickness I'd expect basically all brands to be that same weight.
Most all quality mats seem to follow the exact same formula of 4'x8'x1/2" HDPE, so unless a model is coming in a different thickness I'd expect basically all brands to be that same weight.
evo
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I am very curious about the funny mesh mats from AM Lenord, doubt they would work well for a truck, but seem to be the ticket for a miniskid.
https://www.amleo.com/trackway-mesh...K7RjZNcIxkTr_QCEbQ_aem_QgLevlNnk-oYd4Q3QvU_eQ
https://www.amleo.com/trackway-mesh...K7RjZNcIxkTr_QCEbQ_aem_QgLevlNnk-oYd4Q3QvU_eQ
Jehinten
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As @evo said its easy to work with for new handholds. If you have a woodworking router you can make a plywood jig following those steps, then use a flush cutting bit in the router for consistent size, shape handles without measuring each one. Switch the bit to a round over or champfer the edges for easier handling.
ATH
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Those look nice...but I noticed most of their pictures are moving a tree with a ball cart. It says "strong enough for 20 to vehicle"...but that could mean they won't break with with 20T load...but doesn't mean that vehicle won't rut the yard.
I'm intrigued, but doubtful.
flushcut
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I used a router with a 3/8 straight shank bit. I think we got it down to less than four minutes per mat. I posted pics and stuff in another thread here.
evo
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IF I were to do it, I'd lay all the mats stacked uniformly.. Take a hole saw and make two 2" holes on 4-5" centers through the pile (or use one mat as a jig) then take a jig saw or recip and cut out the space between. A wood rasp or farriers rasp for the sharp edges and chaff then call it good, or just a utility knife and cut the chaff...
A jig and a router is great but also thinking of more common tools as many dont have routers.
A jig and a router is great but also thinking of more common tools as many dont have routers.
flushcut
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They probably mean 20 tons evenly dispersed over the mat. They do look interesting tho.
evo
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Me too, yet my horse stall mats work pretty ok, the issue is trying to turn on them when dry. They came in great moving oak slabs so heavy I was on the front idlers. They were flush to the ground and after many trips slight divots were made.
Still using them but for areas I have to traverse surface roots, the extra cushion helps..
flushcut
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Makes you wonder how snag resistant they are dragging brush. At 22 pounds and mesh design idk but only 22 pounds.
Brando CalPankian
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I wonder if they'd work in icy/snowy stuff for slip resistance too. The mesh should bite in a bit.
flushcut
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Snow I think they would be ok but ice I have my doubts.
southsoundtree
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- Olympia, WA
The alturnamats alturnalinks are helpful. Make a rigid structure or if the individual mats.
A t-handle dragging hook might be more ergonomic with less bending.
A t-handle dragging hook might be more ergonomic with less bending.
flushcut
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Handy hooks are worth having.
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