The FootGuardian can be installed in less than four minutes. Mounting a specially designed collar clamp to the steering mechanism provides continuous protection at all angles and in all states ( loaded, unloaded, operated on inclines and declines). The FootGuardian allows a full range of motion for steering. Between the foot and the wheel, the guard is 3/8 of an inch of steel which is set at ½ to ¾ of an inch from the floor