Add Durability and Stability to your Utility Vehicles with these “Safety Tech” Products
DICA Outrigger Pads are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes so they will be able to handle any job or support any vehicle size. They are perfectly suited to many different environments and requirements. Used properly,these long-lasting, durable outrigger pads will:
- Decrease the chance of vehicle tip-over
- Ensure proper load distribution
- Prevent damage to the ground underneath your utility truck’s outriggers
- Provide a solid and stable foundation for your equipment on ground that is uneven or difficult to work on
- Reduce the possibility of ergonomic injuries to operators
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DICA Outrigger Pads can be custom designed to meet your needs and are available in just about any size and a range of thicknesses:
- Light duty – ¾” thickness
- Medium duty – 1” thickness
- Heavy duty – 2” thickness
If you don’t want custom outrigger pads, there are plenty of options. The company makes over 30 different models and will fit equipment up to 600 tons! The two most popular outrigger pads we offer include:
- D48482 (heavy duty outrigger pads)
- D2424 (medium duty outrigger pads)
Please see the specifications for these two bucket truck outrigger pad products below.
Heavy Duty DICA Outrigger Pads (D48482)
Features
- Engineered thermoplastic construction
- Portable high performance load distribution
- Ergonomic safety for operators and crews
- Industrial grade safety texturing
- Radius edge and corner design
- TuffGrip handle system
- Waterproof
- Chemical resistant
- Non-conductive material
- Safety texturing
- Lifetime guarantee
Specifications
- Dimensions: 48 x 48 x 2 inches
- Weight: 145 pounds
- Vertical load capacity: 140000 lbs
- 45 Degree capacity: 55000 lbs
- Surface Area: 2304 square inches
Medium Duty DICA Outrigger Pads (D2424)
Features
- Engineered Thermoplastic Materials for Sturdy Load Balancing
- High Performance Load Distribution in a Portable Package
- Ergonomic Safety for Operators and Crews
- Industrial Grade Safety Texturing
- Radius Edge and Corner Design
- TuffGrip Handle System for Ergonomic Handling
- Waterproof
- Chemical Resistant
- Non-conductive material
- Lifetime Guarantee
Specifications
- Dimensions: 24 x 24 x 1 inches
- Weight: 18 Pounds
- Vertical Load Capacity: 60000 lbs
- 45 Degree Capacity: 35000 lbs
- Surface Area: 576 Square Inches
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