Made from thick aircraft grade aluminum. It separates itself from the ordinary (off-road) Skid Plates in that it is very narrow at the base of the frame, yet is unmatched in protection. Works Connection has combined their Ignition Cover Guards and integrated them into the skid plate. Definitely not your normal SNOW SHOVEL style plate. The Skid Plate offers a one-of-a-kind perfect fit, and includes an oil drain access hole for easy maintenance. Mounted in 6 places for simply the strongest mounting system available, yet it installs in minutes. Uses the stock nutserts in the frame for the front mounts, and the threaded hole in the front of the downtube. Supplied with the plate is also a longer lower motor-mount bolt & spacers The rear is fastened by using (2) billet machined brackets with 8mm countersunk bolts. The coolant overflow tank is kept in its stock location 2 new collars for the overflow tank mounts are also supplied. Ride hard and throw whatever you want at it, it'll take it! Don't settle for the "average" snow shovel, with cheap steel straps or hose clamps holding it on, invest in the best skid plate on the market. Made in the USA.