Outrigger Pads
Our purchasing power, manufacturing capabilities, and logistics savvy make us an unbeatable partner for any contractors in need of outrigger pads. Cut to size and assembled in-house by our team means you get consistent performance that always meets your budget.
cost-effective solution
for fleet managers to avoid the headache of lost or damaged gear in the field. Our quality can’t be beat, giving you confidence that every outrigger pad we manufacture is up to any challenge.
specializing in production orders of cut to size and assembled
outrigger pads.
and dependability.
Plus, you get the benefit of decades of industry experience when you work with us.
We control every step during manufacturing, so you never have to worry about quality.
The Lodge Lumber Difference
Just-In-Time Delivery
We help keep your operation lean and responsive by reducing inventory carrying costs, freeing up working capital, and ensuring the right materials arrive exactly when needed to maximize project schedules and productivity.
Proactive Communication
Backed by deep industry expertise and established supplier relationships, we deliver timely market intelligence on products, pricing, and supply condition, equipping you to make informed decisions, control costs, and plan inventory with confidence.
Hands-On Solutions
Gain a responsive partner who works alongside your team before, during, and after the sale, delivering fast answers, on-site support, and problem resolution that keeps your operation running.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
An outrigger pad is a support surface placed beneath the outriggers or stabilizers of heavy equipment such as cranes, concrete pumps, bucket trucks, and utility vehicles. Its purpose is to distribute the machine’s weight over a larger area to help prevent sinking, shifting, or tipping during operation.
Outrigger pads are important because they improve stability and reduce the amount of ground pressure applied to the surface beneath the equipment. Without proper support, outriggers can sink into soft soil, asphalt, gravel, or uneven terrain, creating unsafe operating conditions and increasing the risk of equipment failure or overturning.
The formula for determining the correct outrigger pad size is: Required Area = Maximum Outrigger Load ÷ Allowable Ground Bearing Pressure. As a general guideline, outrigger pads
are often selected to provide three times the surface area of the outrigger shoe. However, using the formula above is recommended to verify the proper size for your application. For crane operations, it is also common practice to apply an additional safety factor by multiplying the final Required Area by 1.5 to 2.
Wood is a practical choice for short-term, light-duty utility work because it offers strong, rigid support at a relatively low cost. However, wood can absorb moisture over time, which increases its weight and may lead to rotting. Even with these drawbacks, its affordability often makes it a reliable option for many job sites, depending on the ground conditions.
