Green Rhino EnviroPad 5.0 - XL50 X Large 1370 x 1370 mm Spill Mat - 50L Oil Capacity

EnviroPad 5.0 XL50 X Large Spill Mat

The EnviroPad 5.0 XL50 is the extra-large square-format option in the EnviroPad range, measuring 1370 mm x 1370 mm with a 50-litre oil capacity. The square footprint is the defining feature that separates the XL50 from the L31: where the L31 covers the rectangular base area of a single large item of plant, the XL50's equal-sided format covers plant compounds, static refuelling bays, and large tracked plant where width and length are comparable. At 50 litres, it provides the highest capacity of the three largest EnviroPad sizes, significantly reducing replacement frequency on sites where heavy plant operates continuously across extended shifts. Gen 5.0 Neutroilize Smart Fabric Technology permanently converts all captured hydrocarbons, including HVO and bio hydraulic fluids, into a non-leaching solid locked inside the pad.

Why choose the EnviroPad 5.0 XL50 X Large Spill Mat

• Square format covers plant compounds: The 1370 mm x 1370 mm equal-sided footprint suits excavators, large tracked plant, and refuelling bays where width and depth are comparable, eliminating the uncovered corners that a rectangular mat would leave.

• 50-litre capacity extends service life: On sites running heavy plant continuously, the XL50's capacity means significantly fewer pad changes than the L31, reducing handling costs and the risk of operating over an exhausted mat.

• Permanent hydrocarbon solidification: Oils and fuels convert to solid rubber on contact — no draining, no squeezing out under tracked vehicle weight or forklift pressure.

• Rainwater passes through, oil stays in: The mesh top wicks hydrocarbons inward whilst shedding clean water — no contaminated overflow regardless of weather conditions.

• Jet-washable without contaminant release: Surface mud and debris wash off cleanly. Solidified hydrocarbons remain permanently locked inside.

• Gen 5.0 HVO compatibility: Fully rated for HVO and bio hydraulic fluids alongside diesel, petrol, and motor oil.

• King's Award for Enterprise Innovation 2025: The UK's most prestigious business recognition, alongside Construction News Best Product Innovation 2024.

What you receive

1 x Green Rhino EnviroPad 5.0 XL50 X Large Spill Mat (1370 mm x 1370 mm). 

 Specifications

Compatibility

Who is this for?

The EnviroPad 5.0 XL50 is specified by site managers, plant managers, and environmental coordinators on major construction, infrastructure, and civils projects where large tracked plant, excavators, or fixed refuelling bays are in continuous operation. The square 1370 mm x 1370 mm format makes it the correct choice where plant width and depth are comparable, covering the full base area without the uncovered corners a rectangular mat would leave. At 50 litres, it is suited to sites where daily or frequent pad replacement would create unacceptable handling and disposal costs.

Typical applications

• Deployed beneath large tracked excavators at static dig positions on major earthworks and groundworks contracts

• Used as the primary spill control mat in a fixed plant compound serving multiple large items of equipment

• Positioned at a dedicated refuelling bay on infrastructure projects where multiple items of large plant are refuelled from a single point

• Placed beneath 100kVA+ generators running continuously on overnight or round-the-clock site operations

• Specified at transformer bund positions on utilities and energy projects where hydraulic fluid leaks are a primary environmental risk

• Used on rail and highways projects where Environmental Management Plans are subject to regular third-party audit

• Deployed beneath large static compressor units on tunnelling and underground construction projects

How to use

1. Position the XL50 on level ground beneath the equipment or at the refuelling point, label side up. The square format allows deployment in either orientation.

2. Ensure the pad covers the full base area and drip zone of the equipment above it.

3. Begin operations as normal. No activation or preparation is required.

4. The smart polymer core absorbs and solidifies hydrocarbon contact progressively. Press the surface across all four quadrants to gauge capacity evenly, a square pad of this size may saturate unevenly depending on the drip pattern of the plant above.

5. Replace when thickening is uniform across the full 1370 mm x 1370 mm area, or when any quadrant shows firm resistance indicating local saturation.

6. Use the carry handles to move or fold for disposal. Solidified hydrocarbons will not drain during handling.

7. Jet wash surface mud and debris as needed without concern for contaminant release.

8. Dispose of in a normal hazardous waste bin. No special COSHH handling is required.

Safety

• For incidental drips and refuelling spills only. A bunded area with minimum 110% of the largest container at risk is required where a catastrophic spill is foreseeable.

• Wear nitrile gloves when handling used pads, particularly in the early stages of saturation.

• Store unused pads flat, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

• Do not use for AdBlue, chemical, or solvent spills. Hydrocarbon use only.

Maintenance

On sites running large tracked plant or continuous generators, inspect the XL50 daily by pressing across all four quadrants of the pad surface. Uneven thickening is normal where plant drip points are concentrated, replace when any quadrant feels uniformly firm, not only when the full pad surface has thickened. Jet wash surface debris periodically to keep the mesh clear and maintain effective hydrocarbon wicking. Store clean unused pads flat. Keep one spare per deployed position on high-utilisation sites to allow immediate replacement without halting operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between the XL50 and the L31?

 A: The key difference is format. The L31 is 1370 mm x 910 mm, rectangular, suited to plant where length exceeds width. The XL50 is 1370 mm x 1370 mm, square, suited to excavators, tracked plant, and refuelling bays where width and depth are comparable. The XL50 also provides 50 litres of capacity versus 31 litres for the L31, extending service intervals on high-utilisation sites.

Q: Is the XL50 suitable for use beneath a tracked excavator?

 A: Yes. The square format directly addresses the footprint of tracked plant, where the track width and machine depth are broadly similar. The EnviroPad is also rated to withstand being driven over by tracked vehicles without releasing captured contaminants, so it can remain deployed beneath the machine during repositioning.

Q: Can the XL50 cover a refuelling bay serving multiple items of plant?

 A: At 1370 mm x 1370 mm, the XL50 covers a single refuelling point or a compact plant parking area. For a larger refuelling bay serving multiple items simultaneously, either the XXL80 XX Large or two overlapping XL50s should be considered. Overlapping EnviroPads does not affect their individual performance.

Q: How does the square format improve spill control compared to a rectangular mat?

 A: Most plant compounds and tracked plant positions have a roughly square footprint. A rectangular mat of equivalent area leaves the corners of the coverage zone exposed. The XL50's square format eliminates this gap, ensuring the full ground area beneath the plant is covered without needing to position the mat precisely along one axis.

Q: Does the XL50 work with HVO-fuelled large plant?

 A: Yes. Gen 5.0 is formulated for HVO alongside diesel, petrol, motor oil, and bio hydraulic fluids. For sites that have transitioned large plant to HVO, the XL50 provides compliant spill control with no product change required.

Q: How do I check remaining capacity on a pad this size?

 A: Press the surface firmly in each of the four quadrants separately. The smart polymer swells to approximately twice its original thickness as it absorbs hydrocarbons. Saturation may occur unevenly depending on where the plant drips. Replace when any quadrant is uniformly firm, rather than waiting for the full pad to reach capacity, a locally saturated pad will not absorb further spills in that area even if other sections remain active.

Q: What does the King's Award for Enterprise Innovation mean in practice?

 A: The King's Award for Enterprise Innovation is assessed by an independent panel and represents formal recognition that the EnviroPad's Neutroilize technology constitutes a genuine commercial innovation. For SHEQ teams, procurement managers, and principal contractors preparing pre-qualification or tender submissions, specifying a King's Award-winning product provides an independently verified quality signal that is straightforward to document.

Q: How should a saturated XL50 be disposed of?

 A: Fold the pad using the carry handles to reduce its volume, then place in a normal hazardous waste bin. No special COSHH handling is required. Because hydrocarbons are solidified rather than stored as liquid, there is no risk of the folded pad leaking during handling or transport to the waste point.

Q: Can the XL50 be used on sites with strict Environmental Management Plan requirements?

 A: Yes. The EnviroPad has been listed on the Considerate Constructors Best Practice Hub and carries the King's Award for Enterprise Innovation 2025. Both provide auditable evidence that a recognised, independently assessed spill control product is in use, which supports compliance documentation under a formal EMP.

Q: Why order the XL50 through CMT Group?

 CMT Group has supplied construction sites across the UK and holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, CHAS Elite, SSIP, and BSIF Registered Safety Supplier accreditations. Most of our products have same or next day delivery, so orders placed before 7pm online are despatched for next working day delivery, with VIP dedicated delivery available UK-wide within 2 to 3 hours for urgent requirements. For projects requiring ongoing supply, CMT's EDGE procurement portal provides agreed contract pricing, role-based spending controls, and full document management including proof of deliveries and invoices.