Ground Protection & Site Access
Big Bad Mats
Ground Protection Systems

Big Bad Mats

Your single source for ground protection & site access — flagship Big Bad Mats.

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Overview

We're your single source for all ground protection and site-access matting. We source whatever mat makes the most sense for your project — composite, timber, crane pads, and more, with the flagship Big Bad Mats when durability and reuse matter most. Then get it the way that works for you: buy the product from us, or have us provide a full turnkey service.

Use cases

Temporary access roadsEquipment & crane work platformsTurf & soil protection

Key advantages

Any mat that makes the most sense for your project — one source
Flagship Big Bad Mats for maximum durability & reuse
Buy the product, or opt for a full turnkey service
Supports heavy equipment loads; protects sensitive ground
Executive Procurement Brief

Cost Benefit & Unit Economics Analysis

A board-ready analysis for procurement, operations & finance leaders.

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Cost-Benefit Analysis

Lower total cost of ownership

Reusable composite matting costs more up front than gravel, plywood, or timber, but delivers far lower cost per use and near-zero site restoration — driving down total ground-protection cost over a project.

Up to ~55% lower total access cost
vs. the conventional approach
Gravel / timber / plywood
Big Bad Mats
Material & installation
100
65
Cost per use (reusability)
100
30
Site restoration / cleanup
100
25
Equipment downtime
100
50
Total ground-protection cost
100
45
Relative cost index — lower is better (conventional baseline = 100).Illustrative; actual results vary by ground conditions, loads, and project duration.
Single-Source Matting

One Source for Every Mat. Flagship Big Bad Mats.

We supply whatever ground-protection or site-access mat makes the most sense for your project — sourced to your equipment loads, ground conditions, and access needs. Big Bad Mats is the flagship system for maximum durability and reuse, and we'll source composite, timber, crane pads, or specialty matting wherever it fits better. However you want it, we make it simple: buy the product from us, or let us handle everything with a full turnkey service.

Ground Protection & Site Access — Buy or Rent

Big Bad Mats (Flagship)

Best-fit use case

The workhorse for most jobsite access and work platforms on turf, soil, and sensitive ground.

When to recommend

The flagship composite mat — recommended when durability, reuse, and lowest cost-per-use matter most.

Heavy-Duty Crane & Rig Pads

Best-fit use case

Outrigger pads and platforms under cranes, rigs, and concentrated point loads.

When to recommend

Sourced where load ratings and stability under heavy equipment are the priority.

Access Road & Specialty Matting

Best-fit use case

Temporary haul roads and right-of-way access across long, soft, or wet stretches.

When to recommend

We source composite, timber, or specialty matting to fit pipeline ROW, utility, and remote-access projects.

Connectors, Ramps & Accessories

Best-fit use case

Securing mat systems, transitions, and edge ramps for equipment.

When to recommend

Round out any deployment for safe transitions and a stable, connected surface.

Packaging

Buy the product outright, or opt for a full turnkey service where we deliver, install, maintain, and remove the matting (rental included) — for your project or the client you serve. We source any mat that fits the job; mats ship with connection hardware and optional ramps. Sizes, load ratings, and availability are confirmed before quoting.

How we recommend

Before we recommend a mat type and quantity, we’ll want to know your equipment weights, ground conditions, access distance, and project duration — so you deploy the right mat, not just more mats.

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Interactive Tool

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Resources & Tools

Case Study

60-day pipeline ROW: 5,000 mats, zero replacements.

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Technical Data Sheet

Dimensions, load ratings, material & install specs.

Competitive Battlecard

Big Bad Mats vs composite, timber & steel.

Sustainability / ESG Brief

Recyclable, non-leach, lower lifecycle footprint.

Buy vs. Service Flyer

One page: buy the product or full turnkey service — any mat.

Two Avenues Deck

7 slides: buy the product vs. turnkey service — any mat.

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Resource Preservation Flyer

One-page overview of Big Bad Mats & our single-source mat program.

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Estimates only — not a guarantee. The figures, projections, and comparisons produced by this tool are illustrative estimates generated from the assumptions you enter combined with generalized industry models. They are provided for informational and planning purposes only and do not constitute a quote, offer, guarantee, warranty, or promise of any specific savings, cost, performance, timeline, or result. Actual outcomes vary based on site conditions, usage, product handling, market pricing, and other factors outside OneHarvest LLC's control. Nothing shown here should be relied upon as financial, engineering, legal, or professional advice. Consult your OneHarvest LLC representative and appropriate qualified professionals before making purchasing or operational decisions.

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