Steel Road Plate Hire
Keep your site safe, accessible, and compliant with RPM Hire’s Steel Road Plate Hire. Designed for durability and engineered to Australian standards, these heavy-duty plates bridge trenches, protect excavations, and support vehicle and pedestrian traffic during works. Available for hire nationwide, they help reduce downtime, boost safety, and deliver peace of mind with full compliance support.
Key Features of RPM Hire’s Steel Plate Road Covers
RPM Hire’s steel road plates are built to the highest standards, ensuring durability and functionality on your worksite. Key features include:
- Heavy-Duty Construction: 25mm thick carbon steel, AS3678-250 GRADE
- Safety and Efficiency: Centre lifting point with integrated RANGER LOCK-N-LIFT lifting hook for safe handling
- Installation Ease: 4 prefabricated corner holes for quick installation with deck pins or road spikes
- Non-Slip Surface: Coated with Dulux Duremax non-slip coating
- Visibility: Bright yellow coating for high visibility
- Range of Sizes: Available in four sizes to cover various applications
Our plates are designed for easy handling and installation, focusing on safety and efficiency. The bright yellow coating enhances site safety by making the plates easily recognisable.
Steel Road Plates for Construction and Roadworks
When trenches, pits, or excavations need to stay open, steel road plates make it possible to keep traffic flowing and worksites safe. These robust sheets of 25 mm AS3678-250 grade steel provide a strong, stable surface for vehicles and pedestrians to cross safely – protecting underground assets while preventing costly access delays.
Most modern road plates feature a non-slip coating for secure traction, a central lifting point for quick and safe handling, and corner holes for easy anchoring. That means faster setup, safer movement, and greater confidence that your site meets engineering and regulatory standards.
Hiring steel road plates from RPM Hire ensures every box is ticked:
- Minimise traffic interruption during roadworks or trenching
- Improve safety with anti-slip, high-strength design
- Protect excavations and underground utilities
- Maintain public access to driveways and thoroughfares
- Avoid project delays and non-compliance penalties
With steel road plate hire, you get more than a temporary surface; you get a trusted, engineered solution that keeps your project running efficiently and safely.
Steel Road Plate Hire
At RPM Hire, we offer a range of steel road plates tailored to meet various needs across construction and roadworks projects. Our plates are commonly used to cover excavations, trenches, and other temporary hazards on roads, enhancing site safety by ensuring a smooth and safe passage for vehicles and pedestrians. Read our comprehensive guide to road plates to learn all you need to know about this essential safety tool.
Our steel road plates are made from high-quality carbon steel, ensuring they can withstand heavy loads and harsh conditions. They are available in various sizes to accommodate different coverage requirements, from small patches to large sections. For more information on safely securing steel road plates and the specific specifications of our plates, learn more about How to Safely Secure Steel Road Plates and Steel Road Plate Specifications.
Steel road plates can be used for several applications
- Driveway access
- Road crossings
- Excavation protection
- Pedestrian access
- Temporary roads
- Crane access
- Construction excavation crossing
- Concrete protection
- Constructed from 25 mm AS3678-250 grade steel
- Non-slip coating for vehicle and pedestrian safety
- Central engineered lifting point for secure handling
- Corner holes for anchoring and placement stability
- Available in multiple sizes and thicknesses for different load ratings
- Certified for use in temporary works and compliant with Australian standards
Steel road plate specification table.
RPM Hire have temporary road plates available for hire in the below sizes and thicknesses:
25mm thick plates:
- 6000mm x 2400mm: 2,826 kg
- 4000mm x 2400mm: 1,884 kg
- 3000mm x 1800mm: 1,060 kg
- 2400mm x 2400mm: 1,413 kg
- 2400mm x 2000mm: 1,130 kg
- 1200mm x 1800mm: 424 kg
- 1200mm x 2400mm: 570 kg
- 1200mm x 1200mm: 357 kg
32mm thick plates:
- 6000mm x 2400mm: 3,617 kg
- 4000mm x 2400mm: 2,412 kg
- 3000mm x 2400mm: 1,356 kg
- 3000mm x 1800mm: 1,060 kg
50mm thick plates:
- 4000mm x 2400mm: 3,768 kg
- 4000mm x 2400mm: 1,884 kg
Steel Road Plates are temporary road plates that allow for continued vehicle movement and access during construction works, roadworks, roads under excavation and other areas. Steel road traffic plates are often used to cover broken road, pits and excavation zones that still need to be accessed by vehicles and pedestrians.
Yes we do.
Download your RPM Hire Steel Road Plates Spec Sheet here.
Yes we can. RPM Hire can assist in obtaining the necessary equipment compliance documents for your project. Let us know what your project requires via our contact form and our team will be in touch.
RPM Hire steel traffic road plates are 25mm thick, made from carbon steel AS3678-250 GRADE. Offering a range of sizes to suit your next project.
Contact us today to for road plate rental in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Tasmania.
We know that choosing the right sized steel road traffic plate for your project can be a tricky task, that’s why the experienced traffic team at RPM Hire are here to help make your hire process seamless from beginning to end.
Our latest article discusses applications for different sized road plates, should you need any further assistance feel free to contact the team on 1300 479 570 or online via our contact form.
The RPM Hire team can help with road plate hire prices, steel road plate installation, and delivery, call our team now 1300 479 570 or contact us now via our contact form.
In addition to steel road traffic plates, RPM Hire have a large range on traffic management equipment available for hire including steel barriers, water filled barrier, concrete barriers, variable message signs, portable lighting towers and more.
RPM Hire offer a large range of traffic management equipment including crash barriers, arrow boards and temporary road barriers just to name a few. Check out out equipment page for the full list of equipment available to hire.
RPM Hire operate throughout Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania, but service Australia wide.
Our Hire Process
Hiring steel road plates with RPM Hire is quick and hassle-free. Simply contact our team with your project details, and we’ll recommend the right plate sizes for your load requirements. From there, we’ll arrange fast delivery, ensure compliance documentation is provided, and handle collection when your project’s complete – easy, safe, and efficient.
Steel Road Plates Available Australia-Wide
With branches in major locations across Australia, RPM Hire makes it easy to access essential road safety equipment, including steel road plates, wherever they’re needed. Our nationwide network ensures that you can find the right solutions for your construction and roadwork needs.
RPM Hire Branch Locations
VIC
Melbourne
85 High Street, Thomastown, 3074
NSW
Sydney
365-367 Park Road, Regents Park, 2143
QLD
Brisbane
56 Prairie Road, Ormeau, 4208
WA
Perth
13-15 Camberwell Street, Beckenham, 6107
SA
Adelaide
93-95 Churchill Road North, Dry Creek, 5094
TAS
Hobart
Honeywood, 7017
Launceston
36 Logan Road, Evandale, 7212
Why Choose RPM Hire For Steel Road Plate Hire?
With a nationwide network across VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, SA, and TAS, RPM Hire is the trusted name in steel road plate hire. Backed by years of combined industry experience, our team takes a safety-first approach, supported by accredited ASHTAS-certified technicians and strict quality standards.
Every plate comes with compliance documentation and support from our friendly team of experts, giving project managers confidence that their site meets all safety and engineering requirements. Our clients also benefit from RPM’s world class customer service, proved by our NPS of over 90 in 2025.
RPM Hire delivers more than equipment. We deliver expertise, reliability, and genuine peace of mind.
Pricing and Availability
Need steel road plate hire for your next project? Contact RPM Hire today for current availability and a quick quote. Our team responds fast, offers competitive hire terms, and ensures you get the right plates on site when you need them, anywhere across Australia.
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