Heavy equipment glass
A dedicated path for construction, agricultural and other equipment glass. Make, model, serial information and photos may be needed to establish the correct part.
Cab glass is specific to the machine
Equipment cabs use a mix of flat and curved glass. Flat panes can often be cut to a pattern. Curved panes are made for one cab design.
Manufacturers change cabs partway through a model run, which is why the serial number matters as much as the model name.
Naming the opening
Front
Often two pieces: a large upper pane and a smaller lower one.
Door
One or two panes in the cab door.
Side and rear
Fixed or sliding panes around the operator.
Roof
A skylight panel on machines that have one.
What to have ready
- Type of machineExcavator, loader, skid steer, dozer, tractor or something else.
- Make, model and serial numberFrom the machine's identification plate.
- Which openingFront upper, front lower, door, side, rear or roof.
- PhotosThe whole cab and the opening. The old glass or its pieces can serve as a pattern.
- Where the machine isThe ZIP code of the site or yard.