Outrigger Pads for Access Platforms

When to use outrigger pads

Spreader plates and outrigger pads are used by operators of powered access platforms to help reduce the weight and pressure at the point of contact from a stabiliser or outrigger leg onto the ground. They provide effective support on terrain where load bearing capacity is an issue, such as soft ground or sensitive flooring by reducing the overall pressure and spreading the load over a larger surface area to effectively support the equipment. 

The type of outrigger pads you use depends on the type of equipment and ground conditions. They must be a suitable strength and size to effectively distribute the pressure, so assessing the ground conditions is highly important and should be carried out by a competent person.

Outrigger pads are commonly used with trailer-mounted booms, tracked boom lifts, spider lifts, a vehicle and van-mounted booms, rough terrain scissor lifts or MEWPs.