What to Look for in Skid Steer Ground Protection Mats These mats are off white, keeping them ol in the heat, and their solid fiberglass grid structure channels the tire load throughout the mat. These Skid steer ground protection mats handle axle loads of 30,000 pounds in off-road nditions, and they are designed for nstruction, structural movers, cemeteries, landscaping, pump service, golf urses and crossing sand.