DICA Defender MD Ground Protection Mat - 150 TonOverview The DICA Defender MD Ground Protection Mat is an overlapping flange, interlocking matting system engineered for crane operations, concrete pump trucks, excavators, telehandlers, and loaded haul trucks. A solid 1 inch recycled HDPE core delivers 150 tons of compression capacity and is 8x stiffer than half inch mats it performs like an access mat and deploys like a ground protection mat. NEW for 2026. Manufactured by DICA, USA made. Lifetime

and infinitely adjustable — with no moving parts to fail

Includes S-4320 latch

and cotter pin for positive locking

extending rope life while maintaining a secure grip

Manufactured by Van Beest to European quality standards

Narrow grab throat for chain link engagement

Fatigue rated for repeated lifting cycles

Time-critical underwater connections

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Mechanically joined halves with secure locking mechanism

Limited lifetime warranty on mats

Must be used in matched pairs for balanced horizontal lifting