Skid steers are productive because they can carry, lift, and maneuver in tight work areas. Those same movements can rut soft soil and tear finished turf. A planned mat route creates a reusable surface between the machine and the property.
Where contractors use them
- Tree removal and log handling
- Landscape construction and material delivery
- Drainage, utility, and excavation work
- Backyard construction and property maintenance
- Travel between a driveway and remote work zone
Plan turns before the machine enters
Turning creates different forces than straight travel. Use broader coverage where the operator must change direction, avoid sharp stationary turns when conditions allow, and add mats for staging and attachment changes.