Skid steers are compact, versatile machines used in construction, landscaping, and agriculture for a variety of tasks. These machines provide general lift and load capabilities that can greatly speed up and reduce physical manpower in jobs involving challenging manual labor. Skid steers are characterized by their small size, maneuverability, and ability to turn within their own footprint, making them ideal for working in tight spaces. They are equipped with lift arms that can be fitted with various attachments to perform different tasks, such as buckets, forks, augers, or sweepers. They are commonly used for tasks such as digging, lifting, grading, and material handling and come in handy anywhere that powerful lift capability is required in a compact package. Skid steers are available in wheeled and tracked versions, with tracked versions providing better traction on rough or soft terrain. Safety features such as rollover protection structures (ROPS) and falling object protection structures (FOPS) are standard on skid steers to protect the operator during operation.