DICA Launches Ground Protection For Tree Care, Landscaping, Hardscaping

Designed for tree care, landscaping, and hardscape applications, DICA's Ranger HD, Defender MD, and Titan mats will be featured alongside ProStack Cribbing, SlatTrax and LevelRight and SafetyTech Outrigger Pads.

Ranger HD, Defender MD, and Titan mats provides contractors with high-performance solutions designed to protect people, equipment, and worksites from the ground up. The matting options address the need for safer access, improved load distribution, and reliable surface protection.

“Tree care and landscaping customers expect contractors to leave no trace, protecting high-value lawns and yards, avoiding root compaction to Critical Root Zones, protecting irrigation systems, and complying with erosion control ordinances,” Kris Koberg, CEO of DICA. “Engineered ground protection systems help contractors meet those expectations while enabling equipment and crews to get in and get out quickly.”

Engineered for strength, durability, traction, and simplified handling, each mat system is purpose-built to address specific jobsite demands, allowing contractors to select the right solution based on site conditions, equipment size and weight, and project duration. Manufactured from engineered thermoplastics that resist moisture, fuels, oils, and jobsite contaminants, the mats are designed to perform reliably in extreme environments.

Fast-Deploy Mats Designed for Temporary Installs

Ranger HDDICA Outrigger PadsRanger HD is a lightweight ground protection mat intended for temporary installations where surface protection and rapid deployment are priorities. It is ideal for protecting lawns and other sensitive surfaces from wheeled or tracked equipment such as skid steers, mini-excavators, stump grinders, and support vehicles. Dual-sided tread patterns support both wheeled and tracked equipment, while multidirectional nubs maximize tire grip.

Ranger HD mats measure 95” x 47.25” with a half-inch core and weigh 80 lbs. Built-in handholds allow one- or two-person crews to reposition mats throughout the workday without machinery, reducing labor and setup time.

Ranger HD’s precision-engineered connector slots address a common challenge with conventional mats: thermal expansion and contraction. Elongated connector slots with hot and cold indicators guide proper installation, allowing controlled movement without compromising connection integrity.

“The system allows the panels to move naturally with temperature changes, while maintaining a tight, reliable connection. This helps prevent failure and reduces trip hazards, resulting in a smarter, more resilient connection system designed for real-world conditions,” said Koberg.

Defender MDDICA Outrigger Pads

Manual-Deploy Mats That Scale for Heavy Equipment

Defender MDDICA Outrigger PadsThe Defender MD system bridges the gap between lightweight ground protection and heavy-duty platforms. It provides increased stiffness and load-transferring capability while remaining fully manual-deployable. Overlapping flanges provide superior load transfer, supporting equipment up to 100 tons. When connected, the mats form a unified platform that prevents mud from seeping between panels.

The integrated connection system enables two-person crews to install approximately 90-pound mats without additional equipment. Each mat measures 75”x39.5,” and a four-person crew can install over 1,000 square feet per hour.

Defender MD mats feature two tread patterns, allowing contractors to choose the traction system best suited to site conditions. They are commonly used with bucket trucks, cranes, and aerial lifts to create access routes, working platforms, and stable laydown areas.

Titan matDICA Outrigger Pads

Heavy-Duty Equipment Support for Long-Term Projects

Titan matDICA Outrigger PadsBuilt for the most demanding environments, Titan mats deliver long-term durability and performance for large equipment, extended deployments, and challenging ground conditions. They are built to support cranes, bucket trucks, and other high-capacity equipment, providing stable temporary access for vehicles, pedestrians, and equipment.

Titan mats measure 6’7” x 13’4” with a 1.5-inch core, providing 88.9 square feet of usable surface area per mat. Each mat weighs only 700 lbs., and up to 65 mats can be loaded onto flatbed trucks, providing over 5,700 sf of matting per truckload. The solid core mats gently flex to follow ground contours while remaining tough, durable, and puncture resistant, and the combination of stiffness and flexibility helps distribute loads and eliminate rutting across variable ground conditions.

Typical applications include temporary access roads, staging areas, and work platforms. A dual-sided profile, one surface for tires and the other for steel tracks, accommodates a wide range of equipment types.