Custom Composite Pads

Bigfoot is your go-to source for robust, durable, and cost-effective custom composite pads tailored to meet all your rigging application needs. Our extensive range of applications includes fire trucks, utility trucks, tree trimmers, concrete pumps, cranes, and any type of aerial equipment, ensuring that Bigfoot&#;s outrigger pads are versatile and reliable across various industries.

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Our outrigger pads are available in two materials &#; Custom Composite and Wood &#; each offering unique benefits. The Custom Composite option, made of a UHMW blend, stands out for its non-conductive properties, ease of cleaning, chemical and oil resistance, and overall durability. Manufactured in various shapes, including round, these pads are available in thicknesses ranging from 1 to 4 inches, with stock sizes from 12×12 up to 60×60. Choose from stock colors in Black and Safety Orange or customize the colors to your specifications. Plus, with a choice of handles, either rope or chain (5/16 Grade 80), you have the flexibility to tailor the pads to your specific requirements.

Bigfoot takes pride in providing a solid piece of plastic that carries a Lifetime Guarantee. This means you can rely on the longevity and performance of our outrigger pads for the entirety of their use. Our commitment to quality is reflected in the features of our pads, ensuring they are storage-friendly, easy to clean, and capable of withstanding the harshest rigging conditions.

Whether you opt for our advanced Custom Composite or the time-tested Wood, all Bigfoot Pads are designed to offer superior strength and reliability. Elevate your rigging operations with Bigfoot outrigger pads &#; the trusted choice for lasting performance and peace of mind. Choose Bigfoot, where quality meets a lifetime guarantee, ensuring your rigging applications are supported by the best in the industry.

Mike Larson at Crane Hotline put together an excellent article in regards to outrigger pads receiving increasing support from crane industry organizations. We&#;re honored to have been a contributor along with Bill Steiner of Bigfoot Construction Equipment Inc., Bob Lifton of Lifton&#;s Inc. and Scott Reeve of Composite Advantage. Look for it in the March issue of Crane Hotline or see the following link.

Some of the highlights we noted are:

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• • Using outrigger pads to spread the load under a mobile crane can help make equipment more stable, thereby reducing the possibility of tip over. (p.16)
  • If there are no regulations, standards, or guidelines for using outrigger pads, how do you know when you need them? (p.16)
  • The need for outrigger pads to spread the load is based on the firmness of the surface where the machine is sitting. (p. 16)
  • Steiner says that, in general, wood pads cost less to buy, but thermoplastic pads tend to be lighter and last longer. He notes that no matter what type of material an outrigger pad is made of, it cannot make up for really poor ground conditions. &#;The pad may hold, but if the ground doesn&#;t, there will likely be a problem,&#; Steiner says. &#;Knowing the ground conditions is vital.&#; (p.16)
  • Selecting the proper outrigger pad can present a challenge. Neither OSHA or ANSI specifies that outrigger pads need to be used, let alone provides guidelines for how to size them. Perhaps that&#;s because in the decision so many variables must be considered, including ground conditions, size of the outrigger foot, maximum load imposed by the machine, and even strength and stiffness of the outrigger pad itself. (p. 18)
  • DICA is able to calculate pad performance in different ground conditions, based on the size of a customer&#;s outrigger foot and the amount of load being exerted on the pad. According to DICA, this approach is extremely helpful in determining the right size outrigger pads for each customer, and represents a &#;significant step beyond relying primarily on traditional load capacity ratings or a three-times-the-area rule.&#; (p.18)
  • Experts agree that one thing a crane operator should never do is grab materials found at a job site to use as makeshift pads. &#;Using stuff found at a jobsite is no longer acceptable&#;, says Bigfoot&#;s Steiner. Reeves from Composite Advantage, agrees. &#;If you use wood or other material you find at a job site, you don&#;t know whether it&#;s old, damaged, waterlogged or rotten,&#; he says. &#;It&#;s not something you want to trust.&#;(p.18)
  • The NCCCO test addresses the advantages of using outrigger pads, how to make sure supporting surfaces are level, how to deal with uneven ground, and things to consider when using outrigger pads. (p.19)

Read the full article in the March edition of Crane & Rigging Hotline &#;>

About DICA Outrigger Pads

DICA, Guthrie Center, Iowa, has been specializing in building a better outrigger pad since . By creating engineered solutions for improving equipment stability and ergonomic safety, DICA has led the way in product innovation that outperforms wood and steel alternatives.

DICA outrigger pads, crane pads, and crane mats are used in a wide number of markets around the world, including construction, electrical utility, oil and gas and tree care as well as local, state and federal government agencies. 

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