Road/Crossing Plates for Rent

United Rentals has one of the largest inventories of steel road plates for rent, in sizes ranging from plates 5 feet by 8 feet to plates 10 feet by 20 feet. Rest assured that we can cover more ground to fit your project needs. Made from ASTM A-36 steel, our road plates are safe and durable for traffic and pedestrians, and they are outfitted with either a quick-connect lifter or screw-in style lifter, leaving no protrusions above the plate surface. We also offer screws, ramps and beams to make your road work safe. Choose between skid-resistant surfaces for non-slippery jobsites or untreated road plates depending on the project. Cover and protect your ground excavations or broken road projects safely with the best quality road plates for rent from United Rentals.

FAQs About Road Crossing Plates

What is a road plate?

A road plate is a large, flat surface that provides temporary covering over streets, allowing the flow of pedestrians and traffic to remain unbothered. Road plates can allow heavy machinery to pass over potholes and rough terrain, protecting the jobsite and preventing damage to equipment.

How heavy is a steel road plate?

Steel road plate weights can vary based on the size and thickness of the plate. Plates that are 1 to 2 inches thick and around 5 feet by 8 feet can weigh approximately 1,650 pounds while plates that are 8 by 20 feet can weigh a little more than 6,500 pounds.

What is the formula to calculate road plate weight?

A basic and easy formula to find the weight of a road plate is weight = width X length X thickness X density.

Cat Class Code

900-0250

Composite Matting

Size (actual): 7.5 ft. (L) by 14 ft. (W) by 4 in. (D) 2.286m by 4.267 m by 10.16cm
Weight: 1,095 lbs. (496.7 kg)
Flange thickness: 2" (5.08cm)
Weight load: 600 PSI, depending on subsurface conditions
Uses: Ideal for creating safe, level surface to withstand heavy machinery or protect surfaces

Cat Class Code

944-9895

Save strain on the operator
Lift road plates easily
Durable steel
Easy to install
Uses: Ideal for lifting road plates efficiently, reducing strain on operators

Cat Class Code

944-9931

Road Plate Nonskid 6' X 10'

Cat Class Code

944-9958

Road Plate, 6' x 20'

Weight: 4,899 lbs.
Thickness: 1"
Quick Lifting Devices
Skid Proof Available
Unit weights 4,899 lbs.
1" thickness
Designed with quick lifting devices
Skid proof models available

Cat Class Code

943-7430

Sheet Pile Guide Frame 16' Type D

Cat Class Code

944-9897

Standard Plate Lifting Ring

Simple hookup with plates flat on the ground — never a need to reach under a plate
Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for increased control
Quick-connect or screw-lift connect available
United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
Uses: Ideal for lifting and moving crossing plates

Cat Class Code

944-9917

Steel Crossing Plates, 4 ft. by 10 ft.

8000 lb. recommended safe working load
Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate, so you never have to reach under a plate to lift it
Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
Uses: Ideal for making temporary crossings over trenches and other excavations for vehicles and pedestrians

Cat Class Code

944-9909

Steel Crossing Plates, 4 ft. by 12 ft.

8000 lb. recommended safe working load
Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate, so you never have to reach under a plate to lift it
Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
Uses: Ideal for making temporary crossings over trenches and other excavations for vehicles and pedestrians

Cat Class Code

944-9914

Steel Crossing Plates, 4 ft. by 8 ft.

8000 lb. recommended safe working load
Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate, so you never have to reach under a plate to lift it
Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
Uses: Ideal for making temporary crossings over trenches and other excavations for vehicles and pedestrians

Cat Class Code

944-9924

Steel Crossing Plates, 5 ft. by 10 ft.

8000 lb. recommended safe working load
"Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate, so you never have to reach under a plate to lift it
Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
Uses: Ideal for making temporary crossings over trenches and other excavations for vehicles and pedestrians

Cat Class Code

944-9926

Steel Crossing Plates, 5 ft. by 12 ft.

8000 lb. recommended safe working load
Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate, so you never have to reach under a plate to lift it
Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
Uses: Ideal for making temporary crossings over trenches and other excavations for vehicles and pedestrians

Cat Class Code

944-9932

Steel Crossing Plates, 6 ft. by 12 ft.

8000 lb. recommended safe working load
Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate, so you never have to reach under a plate to lift it
Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
Uses: Ideal for making temporary crossings over trenches and other excavations for vehicles and pedestrians

Cat Class Code

944-9942

Steel Crossing Plates, 8 ft. by 10 ft.

8000 lb. recommended safe working load
Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate, so you never have to reach under a plate to lift it
Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
Uses: Ideal for making temporary crossings over trenches and other excavations for vehicles and pedestrians

Cat Class Code

944-9944

Steel Crossing Plates, 8 ft. by 16 ft.

8000 lb. recommended safe working load
Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate, so you never have to reach under a plate to lift it
Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
United Rentals will contact you to confirm requirements
Uses: Ideal for making temporary crossings over trenches and other excavations for vehicles and pedestrians

Cat Class Code

944-9943

Steel Crossing Road Plate 8 ft. by 12 ft.

8000 lb. recommended safe working load
Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate – never a need to reach under a plate
Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
Specially designed plastic insert (available on request) fills the lifting hole for the safety of crossing traffic
Plates should be secured from lateral movement while in use by means of materials such as asphalt-base cold mix

Cat Class Code

944-9940

Steel Crossing Road Plate 8 ft. by 8 ft.

8000 lb. recommended safe working load
Flat stacking: simple hookup with plates flat on the ground or stacked plate-to-plate – never a need to reach under a plate
Quick and easy connection provides centered, single-point lift for better balance and control
Specially designed plastic insert (available on request) fills the lifting hole for the safety of crossing traffic
Plates should be secured from lateral movement while in use by means of materials such as asphalt-base cold mix

Cat Class Code

944-9919

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