Steel Road Plates for Rent

United Rentals offers a wide selection of steel road plates for rent, ideal for covering trenches and excavations during roadwork, construction and utility repairs.

For our full list of steel road plates for rent, view the items below. For more information, visit our resource section.

Cat Class Code

944-9820

4 ft. by 16 ft. Steel Road Plate

4 ft. by 16 ft.
2,600 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9825

4 ft. by 20 ft. Steel Road Plate

4 ft. by 20 ft.
3,200 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9840

8 ft. by 15 ft. Steel Road Plate

8 ft. by 15 ft.
4,800 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9842

8 ft. by 12 ft. Steel Road Plate, 1.25 in. Thick

8 ft. by 12 ft.
6,100 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
1.25 in. thick
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9843

6 ft. by 12 ft. Steel Road Plate, 1.5 in. Thick

6 ft. by 12 ft.
6,600 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
1.5 in. thick
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9845

8 ft. by 15 ft. Steel Road Plate, 1.5 in. Thick

8 ft. by 15 ft.
11,000 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
1.5 in. thick
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9851

8 ft. by 16 ft. Steel Road Plate, 1.25 in. Thick

8 ft. by 16 ft.
8,100 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
1.25 in. thick
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9852

8 ft. by 20 ft. Steel Road Plate, 1.25 in. Thick

8 ft. by 20 ft.
10,200 lbs.
A36 steel
1.25 in. thick
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9854

8 ft. by 10 ft. Steel Road Plate, 1.25 in. Thick

8 ft. by 10 ft.
5,100 lbs.
A36 steel
1.25 in. thick
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9873

10 ft. by 10 ft. Steel Road Plate

10 ft. by 10 ft.
4,000 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9875

10 ft. by 16 ft. Steel Road Plate

10 ft. by 16 ft.
6,500 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9876

10 ft. by 20 ft. Steel Road Plate

10 ft. by 20 ft.
8,100 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9892

Steel Road Plate Quick Release Lifting Tool

Quick-release lifting tool
Connects flush to picking plate for single-point lift
Alloy steel
8,000 lb. capacity
Uses: Ideal for lifting road plates efficiently, reducing strain on operators

Cat Class Code

944-9900

Steel Road Plate Swivel Lifting Ring

Swivel lifting ring
1.5-in. thread size
Alloy steel
5,000-15,000 lb. capacity
Uses: Ideal for lifting and moving steel road plates

Cat Class Code

944-9909

4 ft. by 12 ft. Steel Road Plate

4 ft. by 12 ft.
1,900 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9910

4 ft. by 4 ft. Steel Road Plate

4 ft. by 4 ft.
650 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9913

4 ft. by 6 ft. Steel Road Plate

4 ft. by 6 ft.
950 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9914

4 ft. by 8 ft. Steel Road Plate

4 ft. by 8 ft.
1,300 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9915

4 ft. by 8 ft. Steel Road Plate, Non-Skid Coating

4 ft. by 8 ft.
1-in. thick
A36 steel
Non-skid coating
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9917

4 ft. by 10 ft. Steel Road Plate

4 ft. by 10 ft.
1,600 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9918

5 ft. by 5 ft. Steel Road Plate

5 ft. by 5 ft.
1,000 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9924

5 ft. by 10 ft. Steel Road Plate

5 ft. by 10 ft.
2,000 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9926

5 ft. by 12 ft. Steel Road Plate

5 ft. by 12 ft.
2,400 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9928

6 ft. by 8 ft. Steel Road Plate

6 ft. by 8 ft.
1,900 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9930

6 ft. by 10 ft. Steel Road Plate

6 ft. by 10 ft.
2,400 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9931

6 ft. by 10 ft. Steel Road Plate, Non-Skid Coating

6 ft. by 10 ft.
2,400 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Non-skid coating
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9932

6 ft. by 12 ft. Steel Road Plate

6 ft. by 12 ft.
2,900 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9937

8 ft. by 16 ft. Steel Road Plate, 1.5 in. Thick

8 ft. by 16 ft.
11,000 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
1.5 in. thick
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9939

8 ft. by 12 ft. Steel Road Plate, 1.5 in. Thick

8 ft. by 12 ft.
8,800 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
1.5 in. thick
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9940

8 ft. by 8 ft. Steel Road Plate

8 ft. by 8 ft.
2,600 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9942

8 ft. by 10 ft. Steel Road Plate

8 ft. by 10 ft.
3,200 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9943

8 ft. by 12 ft. Steel Road Plate

8 ft. by 12 ft.
3,900 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9944

8 ft. by 16 ft. Steel Road Plate

8 ft. by 16 ft.
5,200 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9946

8 ft. by 20 ft. Steel Road Plate

8 ft. by 20 ft.
6,500 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
Centered, single-point lift for improved balance and control
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9947

8 ft. by 10 ft. Steel Road Plate, 1.5 in. Thick

8 ft. by 10 ft.
7,300 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
1.5 in. thick
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

Cat Class Code

944-9955

8 ft. by 20 ft. Steel Road Plate, 1.5 in. Thick

8 ft. by 20 ft.
14,000 lb. approximate weight
A36 steel
1.5 in. thick
Uses: Ideal for temporarily covering excavations, trenches and unstable surfaces during construction

United Rentals has a comprehensive inventory of steel trench plate rentals to maintain traffic flow over open excavations during utility repairs, construction, roadwork and more. Also known as steel trench crossing plates, our steel road plates are made from heavy-duty A36 steel to support heavy loads and ensure safe passage for vehicles and pedestrians. Our steel plates for roads are available in multiple sizes to fit your specific needs, from 4 feet by 8 feet up to 10 feet by 20 feet. We also offer steel plate rentals with a non-skid coating for enhanced surface traction and 1.5-inch-thick options for extra durability. Trust United Rentals for the right surface protection solution for trenches and excavations.

Learn more about steel road plates in our FAQ section below.

What equipment is needed to lift and place a steel road plate?

Due to their significant weight, steel road plates require heavy equipment for safe lifting and placement. Typically, an excavator or a backhoe loader equipped with a specialized lifting device or appropriate chains and rigging is used. Always ensure proper safety protocols are followed when moving and positioning steel plates.

How much weight can a steel road plate support?

The load capacity of a steel trench plate depends on its thickness, dimensions and the stability of the ground or trench it is covering. To ensure you select a plate that meets the specific load requirements of your project, please contact a United Rentals representative for expert guidance.

Do steel road plates need to be anchored in place?

Yes, to ensure safety and prevent shifting under traffic, steel road plates should be properly secured. This is often done by pinning the plates to the pavement or creating asphalt or cold patch wedges around the edges. If you have any questions about how to anchor your road plates in place, contact a United Rentals representative.