Granger Plastics
Rotational Molding

Weight Mates | All Weather Traction

Pick Up Truck Weights

Weight Mates

Weight-Mates

Another example of innovative rotationally molded products is the Weight Mate by Granger Plastics. Weight Mates are a set of (2) tanks that are installed by directly placing the tanks in the back of a pick up truck, between the 2 rear wheel wells. The tanks are then filled with water, directly adding over 500 lbs. directly over the rear axle of the truck, providing enhanced traction during inclement weather such as snow, ice, sleet, rain or even in loose surface conditions such as sand or gravel.

The Weight-Mates are offered in (3) different lengths, 6 foot, 6.5 foot and 8 foot lengths. 6 foot sets are offered in both 20” and 24” (each tank) widths to accommodate 40” and 48” wheel well spacing.

The Weight Mates function as an all-weather traction device, replacing the conventional ideas of messy sandbags or dangerous cinder blocks. Weighing as little as 30 pounds when empty, they are easily drained and removed for storage if decided to not use them during the spring and summer months in some parts of the World.

Being rotationally molded from polyethylene, the weight mates are extremely durable, which will not crack or break in freezing temperatures. With the weight mates being only 6” in height, you can still top load the all weather traction device just as you would any pick up truck, with your tools, equipment, etc.

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Weight Mate Sizes and Capacities

Size of Tanks	Capacity in Gallons	Pounds Added over Rear Axle
6 foot x 40” wide (set)	58 gallons	550 pounds total
6 foot x 48” wide (set)	66 gallons	610 pounds total
6.5 foot x 48” wide (set)	73 gallons	680 pounds total
8 foot x 48” wide (set)	88 gallons	833 pounds total

6' tanks offered in 20" and 24" tank widths for 40" and 48" between wheel wells in truck bed 6.5' and 8' tanks offered in 24" tank widths for 48" of space between wheel wells in truck bed

Weight Mate Features

Easy Fill
Easy Drain
Fail Save Over-Flow
Non-skid Mat
Weight distributed directly over axle (adds up to 500 lbs. total weight)
Weighs as little as 30 lbs. per side empty
Ribbed construction allows for top loading
Available for all trucks with or without Bed-Liner
Easily stored in Summer
Less than 6" tall- uses very little box space
Made from durable polyethylene

Weight Mate Product Highlight Video

From one of the SEMA Spring Shows in Atlanta, GA; The Weight-Mates and Water-Mates were featured on the Outdoor Channels coverage of the Spring SEMA show!