Tree Care Outrigger Pads

A: It is used to pad under the outrigger of construction machinery to disperse the weight of the equipment to a larger contact surface, ensure stability in complex terrain such as soft soil and slopes, and prevent trees from falling when transplanting.

A: Polyethylene: Light and corrosion-resistant, resistant to extreme temperatures (-180°C to +80°C), and recyclable.
Wood: Easy to process but easy to absorb water and deform, and has a short life.
Steel plate: Strong load-bearing but heavy, suitable for fixed sites.
Selection basis: Equipment tonnage, working environment (such as mud requires a larger size), budget.

A: Common specifications are 30×30cm, 40×40cm, 50×50cm, and the maximum load-bearing can reach 20 tons. It needs to be selected according to the height of the tree, the weight of the soil ball and the ground conditions. Extra-large equipment needs to be customized.

A: Make sure the ground is flat and the inclination angle is not too large; avoid sharp objects to prevent the pad from being pierced.

A: The center of the pad should be aligned with the outrigger, and multiple pads should be evenly distributed; in tree support, the pad should be placed between the pillar and the ground to increase the force-bearing area.

A: Yes. Add soft padding (such as hemp) between the pillar and the trunk to avoid direct contact and wear of the bark.

A: Polyethylene pads are corrosion-resistant and waterproof and can be used in extreme temperatures; wood may absorb water and swell or crack.

A: Polyethylene pads can be washed with a high-pressure water gun; wood should be avoided from being soaked to prevent rot.

A: When the surface is cracked, deformed, obviously thinned (thickness reduced by more than 30%), has abnormal noise or burrs, it should be replaced immediately.

A: Avoid sun and rain, store in a dry and ventilated place; polyethylene pads can be stacked, and wood needs to be protected from insects.

A: Use with pillars to disperse the weight of the tree and prevent lodging due to unstable root system.

A: Use multiple layers of pads to stack, or choose larger pads, and use steel plates to strengthen support when necessary.

A: Polyethylene pads are lighter and more corrosion-resistant, suitable for frequent movement; wood sleepers are easy to roll and have poor stability.

A: Load-bearing capacity, material weather resistance, size adaptability, and whether it can be recycled.

A: For short-term use, wood is optional (low cost but frequent replacement); for long-term or professional scenarios, polyethylene is recommended (long life and low maintenance).

A: Equipment model, working environment (such as chemical plants need corrosion resistance), special size requirements.

A: The sliding of the pad causes the equipment to tilt, the ground to sink and cause accidents, and the wear of the bark affects the survival of trees.

A: The standards in different countries/regions are different, and generally require the pad to have a pressure strength ≥ 1.5 times the weight of the equipment.

A: Polyethylene pads can be recycled and reused to reduce wood consumption; wood pads are prone to pollution after being discarded.

A: Avoid deformation caused by continuous heavy pressure; turn the pad regularly to make the force uniform and extend its life.