Are protective mats alone enough when operating a 10-ton steel-tracked spider crane on indoor floors?

No. Protective mats alone are not enough when operating a 10-ton steel-tracked spider crane on indoor floors. Mats mainly help prevent steel tracks from scratching the floor; they do not replace verification of the floor’s load-bearing capacity.

Surface protection is not load-bearing verification

The crane weighs approximately 10.5 tonnes. Before bringing it indoors, verify the load-bearing capacity of both the floor and the slab rather than relying on protective mats alone.

What should determine the matting plan?

Alongside floor and slab capacity verification, determine the matting plan based on:

• The crane’s planned travel route.
• The load to be lifted.
• The loads applied through the outriggers during lifting.

Onchtech recommends confirming these conditions before indoor operation. Floor surface protection and load-bearing verification are separate requirements; protective mats address the former, not the latter.