What Kind Of Wood Is Used For Crane Mats?
Eucalyptus crane mats featured in American Crane and Transport magazine showing strength and weight advantages This post – “What Kind Of Wood Is Used For Crane Mats?” – was created on January 22, 2026 Most crane mats use mixed hardwood, oak, or Douglas fir, with big swings in strength and lifespan. Eucalyptus crane mats use […]
Understanding Eucalyptus Timber Mats for Ground Protection
Summary (Updated December 12, 2025) This article explores why Eucalyptus timber mats for ground protection are the simple solution: faster, better, and much less expensive over the long-term. Stronger results are a result of stronger materials. Stronger means longer-lasting, less replacements, safer operations. Every Eucalyptus timber mat is the same. So, you can rely on […]
Eucalyptus Timber Mats in Wetlands
Revised December 24, 2025 This article was originally published in September, 2023. As of December 2025, the Eucalyptus timber mats featured in this article are expected to last about 6-7 years. Introduction In wetlands, the wrong matting choice can destroy habitat, trigger regulatory problems, and add months and lots of money to restoration work. Eucalyptus timber […]
More Crane Mats Per Truck
Last updated: December 23, 2025 Summary of More Crane Mats Per Truck More mats per truck means lower freight cost per mat because Eucalyptus crane mats are both stronger and lighter, so each truck can safely carry more mats than mixed hardwood. Over time, as Eucalyptus mats wear in, you can increase from about 25 to […]
Sustainable Ground Protection Mats
Revised December 29, 2025 Sustainable Ground Protection Mats Sustainable ground protection mats and strong financial returns don’t have to be separate. Definition – What Makes a Mat Sustainable? Our definition of sustainable ground protection mats is a product that is made from natural materials, which can be recycled, repurposed, or re-used, and which products last […]
How Long Do Eucalyptus Timber Mats Last?
How long do Eucalyptus mats last – revised December 30, 2025 Summary Eucalyptus timber mats can often last about 7–10 years in harsh, muddy conditions when handled with reasonable care, outperforming many traditional timber mats.
Better Sleep through Better Mats (Part 2)
Better Sleep through Better Mats (Part 2) was revised December 30, 2025 How Better Decisions Improve Sleep How can we sleep better by using better mats? For many decision‑makers, the path to better sleep runs through better investment choices and loss avoidance. Recently, there was a situation that made sleep difficult because the cost to […]
Better Sleep for Transmission Contractors Through Better Mats
Better Sleep for Transmission Contractors Through Better Mats was revised December 30, 2025. Introduction to Better Sleep for Transmission Contractors Through Better Mats: Can Better Mats Really Offer Better Sleep For Transmission Contractors? Can T‑line and renewable contractors get better sleep through better mats? Yes. Eucalyptus timber mats reduce surprises in cost, performance, and safety. […]
Custom Timber Mats
Custom Timber Mats – was revised on December 31, 2025 When Standard Mats Are Not Enough Sometimes a standard timber mat will not fit the job, the crane pad, or the laydown yard. Custom timber mats let you match mat design to exact loads, geometry, and site constraints while still controlling Total Cost of Ownership […]
How to Destroy a Eucalyptus Timber Mat
How To Destroy A Eucalyptus Timber Mat How To Destroy A Eucalyptus Timber Mat – was revised on January 5, 2026 Eucalyptus timber mats survived 250–600 scrape and flip cycles, multiple 15‑foot drops, and a year of heavy concrete truck traffic. Real‑world testing showed that even “brutal” handling and poor soils did not destroy the […]