What are Crane Mats made of?

If you are just hearing about Crane Mats and considering them for an upcoming job you might be asking “What are crane mats made of?”

Crane mats are made up of mixed hardwood timbers bolted together to form a four foot wide platform by various lengths. The types of woods that are used vary depending on geography but include dense hardwoods such as oak, hickory, maple, pecan, walnut, cherry, etc.

Once constructed Crane Mats are used to support various pieces of heavy equipment or machinery.  What else would you like to know about Crane Mats?