One of the heaviest drag mats in its class, built to stay flat, stay rigid, and move material instead of just skimming the surface.
The ABI XD Drag Mat is designed for infield operators who need more than a light finish pass. It is built with a rigid steel mesh body and fully welded edges, which gives it the ability to carry infield material, redistribute low spots, and hold consistent ground contact even in high-traffic areas.
It runs behind the ABI Force Z-23, but it is not limited to that system. It also works behind ATVs, UTVs, and compact tractors, which makes it useful for facilities that do not operate a dedicated infield machine but still need consistent field conditioning.
The XD Drag Mat is an extreme-duty grooming mat designed for daily infield maintenance and light renovation work. It redistributes material, smooths traffic wear, and maintains surface consistency without snagging on base hardware or field infrastructure.
The XD Drag Mat comes in two configurations, both built on the same frame design and material structure:
The difference is not construction quality, but coverage and efficiency. The larger mat reduces total passes, while the smaller one gives tighter control in confined infield spaces.
The XD designation is not cosmetic. It reflects how the mat is built and how it behaves under load.
The most important design difference is the fully welded perimeter. Instead of folded or crimped edges, every side is welded into a rigid frame. In real-world use, that matters because:
On active fields, this prevents the “lift and catch” problem that lighter mats often create.
The steel mesh design is heavy enough to pick up loose infield material and move it across the surface. That allows the mat to:
It is not a grading tool, but it performs continuous light leveling as part of a normal drag pass.
The XD is designed for flexibility in real field conditions, not just straight-line dragging.
Chain adjustment points allow the mat to follow tighter turning radiuses around base paths. This keeps both sides of the mat engaged with the surface instead of lifting during turns, which is where many uneven patterns start to form.
The center lift point allows operators to run the back half of the mat for a lighter finishing pass. This is used when:
The same lift point allows the mat to be folded and suspended during transport. For multi-field complexes, this reduces dragging between sites and keeps the mat clean and controlled during movement.
The XD Drag Mat sits in a very specific role in the maintenance stack. It is heavier than a standard finish mat but not aggressive enough to replace renovation tools.
It is best used when:
The ABI XD Drag Mat is built for crews that need a daily-use mat that does more than smooth the surface. It carries material, maintains consistency, and holds up around hardware-heavy infields without snagging. Paired with the ABI Force Z-23 or standard utility equipment, it fills the gap between light grooming and true renovation work without adding operational complexity.
The key difference is weight, rigidity, and edge design. The XD uses welded edges and a heavier steel mesh structure, allowing it to carry and redistribute material instead of only smoothing the surface.
It can handle light renovation and surface correction, especially for small low spots and traffic wear. It is not a substitute for grading or scarifying equipment, but it is more aggressive than a standard finish drag mat.
No. The welded edge design is specifically intended to reduce snagging. It stays rigid and slides past base pegs, covers, and fence lines without catching or flaring.
It can be pulled behind the ABI Force Z-23, but also works with ATVs, UTVs, and lawn tractors, making it suitable for a wide range of facility setups.
The 6-foot version is better for tighter infields and general flexibility. The 8-foot version is more efficient for larger complexes because it reduces the number of passes needed to complete a field.
