Road Plates & Trench Covers for Rent

United Rentals offers a wide selection of trench and road plate rentals to ensure jobsite safety and access. Our inventory includes heavy-duty steel road plates for vehicle and equipment crossings, and lightweight composite trench covers ideal for lighter vehicles and pedestrian pathways.

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

Cat Class Code
900-0248

3.7 ft. by 3.7 ft. Low-Profile Composite Trench Cover

  • Supports up to 3,500 lbs.
  • Installation requires only one person
  • Reinforced edges to protect trench cover from rough handling on jobsites
  • Not for use in roadways
  • Uses: Ideal for creating walkways over holes and trenches
Cat Class Code
900-0249

3.9 ft. by 2.6 ft. Low-Profile Composite Trench Cover

  • Supports up to 3,500 lbs.
  • Installation requires only one person
  • Ramped edges for easy access and stability
  • Not for use in roadways
  • Uses: Ideal for pedestrian and light vehicle passageways
Cat Class Code
900-0400

Trackout Control Mats

  • Covered in tapered pyramids to dislodge and collect mud
  • Dimensions 12 ft. by 7 ft. by 4 in.
  • Durable, lightweight and easy to install
  • Install over uneven ground such as asphalt, turf, sand, grass and mud
  • Uses: Ideal for creating a temporary jobsite entrance that provides site access while minimizing sediment leaving the site
Cat Class Code
900-0452

7.5 ft. by 2.3 ft. Modular Composite Road Plate, End Section

  • The entire system supports vehicles up to 97,000 lbs.
  • Installation requires only two people
  • Ramped edges for easy access and stability
  • End caps are not load-bearing
  • Uses: Ideal for creating temporary road covers for traffic
Cat Class Code
900-0453

7.5 ft. by 1.6 ft. Modular Composite Road Plate, Inner Section

  • Supports vehicles up to 97,000 lbs.
  • Installation requires only two people
  • Ramped edges for easy access and stability
  • Use multiple inner pieces to cover any trench length
  • Uses: Ideal for creating temporary road covers for traffic
Cat Class Code
943-7430

Sheet Pile Guide Frame 16' Type D
Cat Class Code
944-7482

Lifting Beam 25'
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
944-9920

5 ft. by 8 ft. Steel Road Plate

  • 5 ft. by 8 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
944-9924

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
Cat Class Code
944-9985

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FAQs About Road Plates & Trench Covers

United Rentals has the trench cover and road plate solutions for your project. Our durable road plate rentals are designed to handle heavy-duty vehicles and equipment loads, making them ideal for construction sites, highway work and utility maintenance. Several of our steel plates feature an anti-skid coating for added safety and increased thickness for extra crossing capacity. (Additional equipment may be necessary to lift and install steel traffic plates.) For pedestrian access or for lighter vehicles, our composite trench cover rentals are easy to install and reposition. We offer roadway plates and trench cover plates in various dimensions and weight capacities to meet your specific needs. Trust United Rentals for your road plate rental to keep your project moving safely and efficiently.

Learn more about our road plates and trench covers in our FAQ section below.

What is the difference between road plates and trench covers?

The primary difference between road plates and trench covers is their material and intended use. Road plates, also known as street plates, are made from heavy-duty steel or composite materials and are designed to support the weight of vehicles and heavy equipment crossing over trenches or excavations. Trench covers are often made of lighter composite materials, making them portable and ideal for covering smaller holes or creating safe pedestrian walkways. Composite trench covers can often be installed by one or two people, whereas steel or composite road plates require equipment to lift.

What materials are needed to secure, install and remove road plates and trench covers?

Due to their significant weight, steel and composite road plates require lifting equipment, such as a forklift or a crane with a plate lifting tool, for installation and removal. They can be secured with pins or by building an asphalt edge to prevent shifting. Lightweight composite trench covers can often be installed manually by one or two workers and may be secured with bolts if needed.

How many road plates or trench covers do I need? What size do I need?

To determine the number and size of road plates or trench covers, measure your trench width and add a minimum of 12 to 24 inches of overlap on each side for safety. For assistance deciding the number and size of road plates needed for your project, contact a United Rentals representative.