One thing that all tractors should have is the rear skid plate. The skid plate will save your machine from expensive damage such as oil filters punctures, plastic transmission fan destruction, and transmission casing cracks. The Bro-Tek Skid Plate is made of 1/8” steel diamond plate and has been designed for easy installation. These are easily installed in 10 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 regular maintenance, draining plug access. Important for those of you with a front snow blower, or any device using the Mid PTO shaft under the tactor, these skid plate will interfere. Important ***Rear Skid plate is always needed first to install any other skid plate!****