One thing that all compact tractors should have is the rear skid plate. The skid plate will save your machine from expensive damage of the plastic transmission fan, The Bro-Tek Skid Plate is made of 1/8” steel diamond plate and has been designed for easy installation. Unlike other skid plates, these are easily installed in 5 minutes with no drilling. They come pre-painted with a very durable paint for long life and good looks, even underneath! The rear skid plate can remain in place while using the MMM. For those of you with a front snow blower, the rear skid plate can remain on the tractor without interfering.