Get from your starting to ending point faster and with less effort than ever before! SlatTrax temporary roads require fewer crew members and less effort than the comparable plastic ground protection mats or plywood sheets.
SlatTrax® temporary roadways can be used on grass, turf fields, sand, and hardscape. For any surface, you can use ground protection mats or plywood – you can use SlatTrax.
Why SlatTrax:
Deploys & retrieves quickly. Drag or Unroll – Don’t Lift & Carry – No more lugging around heavy sheets of plywood or plastic.
Compact, self-contained systems. Both Pallet and Hydraulic systems free up valuable trailer space.
No messing around. Deploy or Retrieve Dual Trax 100′ long sections in less than 2 minutes. Save Time = Increase Profits.
Recycled HDPE Plastic is extremely tough and strong. Highly resistant to damage from compression loads.
Equipment:
Skid loaders, Dingos, Stump Grinders, Bucket Trucks, Excavators, Spider Lift Cranes, Lifts, Tracked & Wheeled equipment up to 40 tons.
Typical Use:
Roadways for equipment and personnel, lawn protection, hardscape protection, rut prevention, work platforms, and staging areas.
| PART # | DESCRIPTION | WIDTH | SECTION LENGTH | OVERALL LENGTH | TOTAL WEIGHT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLT-36-8-12.5-DIY-R | 36″ Wide, SlatTrax DIY Pallet System | 36″ | 12.5′ | 100′ | 860 lbs | |
| SLT-42-8-12.5-DIY-R | 42″ Wide, SlatTrax DIY Pallet System | 42″ | 12.5′ | 100′ | 980 lbs | |
| SLT-48-8-12.5-DIY-R | 48″ Wide, SlatTrax DIY Pallet System | 48″ | 12.5′ | 100′ | 1,120 lbs |
Equipment:
Skid loaders, Dingos, Stump Grinders, Bucket Trucks, Excavators, Spider Lift Cranes, Lifts, Tracked & Wheeled equipment up to 40 tons.
Typical Use:
Roadways for equipment and personnel, lawn protection, hardscape protection, rut prevention, work platforms, and staging areas.
| SYSTEM | DESCRIPTION | WIDTH | SINGLE OR DUAL SPOOL | HYDRAULIC ATTACHMENT | TOTAL w/ TRAX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36″ Trax System | Adjustable Spread Dual Spool System | 36″ | Dual | 1,050 lbs | 2,850 lbs | |
| 42″ Trax System | Adjustable Spread Dual Spool System | 42″ | Dual | 1,075 lbs | 3,155 lbs | |
| 48″ Trax System | Single Spool System | 48″ | Single | 365 lbs | 1,476 lbs |
| PART # | DESCRIPTION | WIDTH | SECTION LENGTH | OVERALL LENGTH | WEIGHT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLT-36-4-25-RF | (1) Spool. 36″ Rolled Format Trax for the 36″ Hydraulic System | 36″ | 25′ | 100′ | 900 lbs | |
| SLT-42-4-25-RF | (1) Spool. 42″ Rolled Format Trax for the 42″ Hydraulic System | 42″ | 25′ | 100′ | 1,040 lbs | |
| SLT-48-8-12.5-RF | (1) Spool. 48″ Rolled Format Trax for the 48″ Hydraulic System | 48″ | 12.5″ | 100′ | 1,120 lbs |
How long has SlatTrax been in the market?
The original version of SlatTrax was introduced in 2011 and sold to a number of National Cemeteries. In 2016 the new and improved (current) system was introduced. DIY was introduced in 2018.
What kind of equipment works best with SlatTrax?
Rubber-tracked or wheeled equipment is preferred. Steel tracks typically create too much of a point load and should be avoided.
How much weight will they bear?
The load-bearing capacity depends on the surface below the Trax. Holes, rocks, debris, etc. may result in damage to the Trax. However individual slat pieces are easily replaced. We see and hear of good results from customers with skid loaders, stump-grinding equipment, bucket trucks, excavators, lifts, and dump trucks generally up to 80,000 lbs.
What is the advantage of using SlatTrax vs. plywood or other mats?
SlatTrax were designed for roadways (or haul roads) – temporary roads or lanes. Other products can be used for that as well, but for the fastest layout and retrieval as well as stability (all sections easily connected) SlatTrax would be preferred. Unlike other options, the sections of Trax link together for stability and the Grip straps make them easy to handle. The ground can be saved by moving them off of grass overnight to allow turf to breathe. Repair costs are reduced or eliminated entirely. Productivity of crews and reduction of injuries will benefit any operation.
When is it best to use Alturnamats (or other) rather than SlatTrax?
Alturnamats are preferred for random or scattered use of mats such as for felling tree limbs, material staging platforms, under-support for outrigger pads, and support for larger equipment including cranes. We also recommend a combination of mats and SlatTrax for sharper turn cornering – providing a larger covered radius for various vehicles. SlatTrax are not designed for spin turns of skid loaders.
What happens if I need more than 100 feet of dual Trax for the system?
Trax are sold independently. Additional Trax can be handled manually and connected to the SlatTrax attachment as necessary. – either in “rolled” format or directly from pallets of DIY product.
What are the financial benefits of mats versus SlatTrax to a contractor?
Increasing productivity of work crews results in savings and profitability. The ease of deployment and retrieval of this ground cover shifts focus to the job at hand while reducing the need to repair damaged grounds, ruts, etc. Accessing jobsites on some occasions, when otherwise saturated grounds would prevent that, results in more profitable workdays. Leave the costs of renovations in bids and proposals and pay off the cost of SlatTrax equipment over a few jobs.
What is the financial benefit for an institution, government or utility entity?
Productivity is a key concern when allocation of human resources to projects along with keeping the public satisfied. Avoiding unnecessary time to protect grounds or providing temporary roads for worksite access increases productivity. Eliminating unnecessary ground repairs results in savings on budgets which can otherwise be used for equipment and other more critical needs while making customers and taxpayers happier.
Are demonstrations possible?
It is not likely that we would be able to demonstrate at your site, but we may be able to refer you to others in your area using our SlatTrax. There are options to consider small purchase quantities of Trax to trial with your equipment and crews.
What is the warranty?
We offer a one-year warranty on our product which primarily covers equipment issues on our SlatTrax Systems. The Trax themselves may break under normal use; we can’t cover replacement costs of slats when they break due to large holes, tree roots, etc. Normally the sections can still be used in those circumstances, but replacement materials are available for repairs which are easily accomplished by removing fasteners, replacing individual slats, and refastening the strapping to the slats.
How do the SlatTrax work on hillsides or slopes?
When connected as advised, the mass linear weight of SlatTrax helps to keep that roadway in position. Installing a portion of the road over the crest of a hill will help. In some cases, staking the roadway may be necessary using landscape stakes (drill ¾” holes in the road as needed and insert long steel stakes). works well on hillsides and grades, but we’re unable to say how steep is too steep due to the number of variables – humidity, precipitation, tire/track condition, weight, angle, ground conditions, capacity, driver skill etc. If installing SlatTrax on a hillside/grade, staking the road will help keep the roads in place as will the weight of the road itself.
In a hill/grade application, we recommend testing and adjusting the roads as needed until customers see the performance they want.
What if the SlatTrax are used on bare or muddy ground?
If the ground surface is bare/muddy, installing landscape fabric first, then the road will prevent mud from adhering to the underside of the road and slowing down retrieval.
Is it possible to speak with a satisfied customer?
Yes, but we’d like to know more about your specific situation and intended use of SlatTrax. We’d like to know your location, equipment you will run on these temporary roads, etc.
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