Access Mat Comparison Chart

	Pathway Plateau model	Pathway Terra Firma Model	Pathway Tundra Model	Composite Mat	Laminated Douglas Fir	Laminated Oak
Width and Length	39.7 by 115 in.	8 by 14 feet	8 by 14 feet	8 by 14 feet	8 by 14 feet	8 by 14 feet
Thickness	1.75 in.	3.5 inches	5.5 inches	4.250 inches	5 inches	6 inches
Foot print size	4255 square inches	112 square feet	112 square feet	112 square feet	112 square feet	112 square feet
Weight	227 lbs wet or dry	2548 lbs wet or dry excludes lifting lugs	3844 lbs wet or dry excludes lifting lugs	1050 lbs wet or dry	1543 lbs – new 2226 lbs – wet	2500 lbs– dry 3400 lbs – new 6000 lbs – wet
Typical truck load size based on 60,000 lbs capacity	264 mats	23 mats	15 mats	57 mats	38 new mats 26 used mats	24 dry mats 17 green mats 10 wet mats
Primary materials and design	Molded, recycled rubber	Molded, recycled rubber	Molded, recycled rubber	High density polyethylene	3 layers of Douglas Fir planks bolted together with 195-205 bolts	3 layers of oak planks nailed or bolted together
Additional design elements to enhance rigidity or strength	Patented torsion system increases strength, rigidity and load distribution	Patented torsion system increases strength, rigidity and load distribution	Patented torsion system increases strength, rigidity and load distribution	Patented honey comb design	Solid core with minimal space between boards. Tri bolting pattern reduces out of square.	Limited to the load bearing capacity of the wood.
Lifting Lugs Optional		Yes	Yes
Beveled bottom fork lift edge		Yes	Yes		Offset top boards to reduce handling tool damage.
Interlock style	Overlap & mechanical connector. Can be staked to a slope.	No interlock. Can be staked to a slope.	No interlock Can be staked to a slope.	Overlap & mechanical connector.	Wood extension and receiver style	Wood extension and receiver style
Safety features and concerns	Anti slip surface Low tripping hazard Low puncture hazard Resists fire and ice/ snow build up Contours to uneven lay down surfaces	Anti slip surface Low tripping hazard Low puncture hazard Resists fire and ice/ snow build up Contours to uneven lay down surfaces	Anti slip surface Low tripping hazard Low puncture hazard Resists fire and ice/ snow build up Contours to uneven lay down surfaces	Slippery surface when wet or cold Deformation during extreme cold. Susceptive to rocking on uneven lay down surfaces.	Puncture hazard Susceptive to ice and snow build up • Surface may be slippery when wet or muddy Susceptible to rocking on uneven lay down surfaces. Susceptive to fracturing when overloaded	Puncture and tripping hazard Susceptive to ice and snow build up Slippery surface when wet or muddy Susceptible to rocking on uneven lay down surfaces. Susceptive to fracturing when overloaded
Traffic types	People, livestock & light vehicles	Up to heavy traffic based on proper installation	Up to heavy traffic based on proper installation	Up to heavy traffic based on proper installation	Up to heavy traffic based on proper installation	Up to heavy traffic based on proper installation
Installation ground conditions	Solid to semi firm conditions where the subsurface foundation is within 3 in. of the lay down surface. Multiple layers may be required in some circumstances.	Solid to semi firm conditions where the subsurface foundation is within 12 in. of lay down surface. Multiple mat layers may be required in some circumstances.	Solid to extremely soft conditions. Multiple mat layers may be required in extremely soft conditions		Solid to extremely soft conditions. Multiple mat layers may be required in extremely soft conditions	Solid to extremely soft conditions. Multiple mat layers may be required in extremely soft conditions
Typical life span	Up to 20 years	Up to 20 years	Up to 20 years		Up to 5 years	Up to 5 years