Ground Protection Mats

AlturnaMATS virtually eliminate damage to lawns and landscaped areas and provide traction for vehicles operating in mud or sand. From North America, Asia, Australia, Europe and even Antarctica, these are the preferred mats among professionals across the industry. AlturnaMATS are easy to use, they lock into place to form a continuous, solid working roadway or platform, and they last for years.
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AlturnaMATS are unequalled for quality and performance under the most hazardous conditions.
- 6 year Unlimited Warranty from date of purchase.
- 1/2" thick 100% polyethylene - very duarable.
- Withstands 60 ton loads. Reuse hundreds of times - virtually indestructable.
- Field tested in record heat and cold.
- Less expensive than fiberglass.
- Lasts years longer than plywood - and no splinters.
- Proven best diamond plate design.
- Black mats are UV resistant.
- White mats protect lawns from sun brown-out.
- Easy to handle with "Handi-Hooks".
- Lock mats together with "Turn-A-Links".

Budget Forklift is an
AuthorizedDealer of
AlturnaMATS products.
Original
Ground Protection Mats
Features
Diamond
Plate
Design for
Maximum
Traction
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| Original Ground Protection Mats |
Appr Ship Wt | |||
| Size | Part Num | lbs. | kg | |
| Black Mats |
4'x8' (1.22 x 2.44m) | AM48 | 86.00 | (39.00) |
| 3'x8' (0.91 x 2.44m) | AM38 | 64.00 | (29.25) | |
| 2'x8' (0.61 x 2.44m) | AM28 | 43.00 | (19.50) | |
| 2'x6' (0.61 x 1.83m) | AM26 | 32.35 | (14.62) | |
| 2'x4' (0.61 x 1.22m) | AM24 | 21.50 | (9.75) | |
| White Mats |
4'x8' (1.22 x 2.44m) | WM48 | 86.00 | (39.00) |
| 3'x8' (0.91 x 2.44m) | WM38 | 64.00 | (29.25) | |
| 2'x8' (0.61 x 2.44m) | WM28 | 43.00 | (19.50) | |
| 2'x6' (0.61 x 1.83m) | WM26 | 32.35 | (14.62) | |
| 2'x4' (0.61 x 1.22m) | WM24 | 21.50 | (9.75) | |
VersaMats
Ground Protection Mats
Ideal to
walk
work
drive on.
Non-slip
design.
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| VersaMats Ground Protection Mats | Appr Ship Wt | |||
| Size | Part Num | lbs. | kg | |
| Black Mats | 4'x8' (1.22 x 2.44m) | VM48 | 86.00 | (39.00) |
| 3'x8' (0.91 x 2.44m) | VM38 | 64.00 | (29.25) | |
| White Mats | 4'x8' (1.22 x 2.44m) | WV48 | 86.00 | (39.00) |
| 3'x8' (0.91 x 2.44m) | WV38 | 64.00 | (29.25) | |
Accessories
Turn-A-Links
Lock Mats together to create temporary walkway or working platform
Handi-Hooks
Easy way to move AlturnaMATS around the work site
Outrigger Pads
Smooth on outrigger side
Cleats on ground side
Benefits:
- Lightweight
- Moisture and rot proof
- Resistant to oils and chemicals
- Long life - will not deteriorate
- UV protected
- Integral rope handle
- 4-Ply construction
Mat-Pak
This complete package is a handy way to transport and store your AlturnaMATS
Who Should Use AlturnaMATS?
- Utilities-electric, gas, water, CATV
- Manufactured housing
- Golf course maintenance
- Cemetery crews
- Crane operators
- Colleges and Universities
- Contractors
- Municipalities
- Landscape contractors
- Drillers-water, gas, directional and environmental
- Building contractors
- Arborists
- Special events contractors
- U.S. Government
- U.S. Military
Contractors
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AlturnaMATS Are Being Used By...
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AT&T American Electric Power (AEP) Asplundh Tree Experts Bartlett Tree Experts Bell Atlantic Bellagio Hotel & Casino Boart Longyear Brigham Young University Byrd Polar Resrch Cntr Oh.St.U. California D.O.T. Camp Lejeune, NC Cherokee Town & Country Club Columbus Southern Power Connecticut Elec. Light & Power Davey Tree Detroit Edison Entergy Florida Power & Light |
Guelph Hydro - Canada Hamilton Hydro - Canada Hartney Graymont Henkels &McCoy Houston Power & Light Itochu (Japan) MAYO Foundation Michigan State University National Fuel Gas National Park Service New York Trenchless Niagara Mohawk Power Co. North Carolina D.O.T. Oak Hill Country Club Oakmont Country Club Ohio Edison Oklahoma State University |
Par Electric Contractors Penelec/First Energy Penn National Golf Club Penn State University Potomac Edison San Diego Gas & Electric SAVE-A-TREE SBC Tennessee Gas Company Trump International Golf Club U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Department of Energy United Rentals Universal Studios Orlando Utah D.O.T. V.A. National Cemetaries Wadsworth Golf Construction Whiting-Turner Contracting |
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BUDGET Attachments and Parts has been a trusted source for quality attachments, parts, and remanufactured components for forklifts, skid steers, loaders, telehandlers, and tractors/backhoes for over 25 years. We believe in selling quality attachments and parts at affordable prices.
BUDGET has a full line of attachments including ITA & Pin-On forks, carpet rams and trailer spotters; pallet fork and frame assemblies, buckets, grapples, truss booms, extension booms and jib booms for all makes of backhoes, wheel loaders, skid steers, telehandlers, rough terrain and high reach forklifts; bucket forks for backhoes and loaders; work platforms for forklifts and telehandlers; and our newest attachment: the hydraulic tree shear, which fits on skid steers, telehandlers and excavators. Each of our frame assemblies features the world famous Budget fully forged forklift forks. The combination is unbeatable.
BUDGET also sells accessories such as seats, tires, and ground protection mats. Call 1-800-821-3796 and let us put our expertise to work for you.
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