Hey SHIELDS People, Let’s chat about our heavy equipment replacement doors, specifically about our 1/4″ doors and all of our gauges! To make it easy below is a bullet point list of what we recommended our polycarbonate doors are used for, but not limited to the following:
3/8″ Polycarbonate Door
- Grass Mowing
- General Contracting
- Material Handling
- NOT for Demolition
- NOT for Brush Cutting
- NOT for Wood Processors
1/2″ Polycarbonate Doors
- Demolition
- Forestry Application
- Ground Clearing
- Brush Cutters
- Tree Shears
1/4″ Polycarbonate Doors
People are sometimes not sure if they should get 1/4″ polycarbonate to replace their glass. If that is you we have one question for you….did your glass keep you safe? If so, then our 1/4″ polycarbonate is perfect for you. Our 1/4″ is great for replacing glass for general work. If you feel like you might buy a mulcher head or another attachment then we encourage you to upgrade to the 1/2″ for safety reasons. Another point I would like to share is that polycarbonate is FLEXIBLE. Polycarbonate’s strength comes from its ability to flex. Some applications ¼” will flex and have movement due to how it is installed in your cab. If this will bother you, we recommend looking at our 3/8” or ½” thicknesses.
If you have questions about what thickness you need, give us a call! 1-800-554-7527
Want to learn more? Check our our blog post about our Form Fit and Function. Check out our full retail line for Heavy Equipment Your SHIELDS Team!
Will the existing door hardware work if we bought a 1/2 polycarbonate door, replacing the factory glass?
Hi John,
Great question. Yes, all of your original hardware will work for our 1/2″ door! We mill the sides down so there is no extra work for you. If you want to read more about it you can check out this article.
Also, feel free to text or email us at the information below!
765-913-8121
info@racingshields.com
Do the polycarbonate scratch easy?
Hi Kevin,
Great question. Polycarbonate is a soft material and does scratch easily. That is why we post-coat our products. We shape them and then apply our silicone hard coating to both sides. Our
SUPERCOAT™ is scratch-resistant to steel wool. You can read more details about our SUPERCOAT™ here.
Thanks,
Your SHIELDS Team!
looking for replacement glass for Cat 289D Ser# otawo2719
What is my costs inc. freight to area 18414?
Hello, thanks for your inquiry.
We do have a replacement door for CAT 289D. As for freight, the cost can vary depending on the day. However, to Pennsylvania our previous customers were charged anywhere from $60-$80 depending on the product they ordered. If you order online there is a section during checkout that you can select what shipping is best for you as well.
Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Thank you,
Your SHIELDS Team
Can I get a front windshield for a U55-5 kubota ex
Hi Jason – thank you for the inquiry. We have a couple of Kubota Ex windshields, but we are working on adding more. We use glass numbers to make sure we have what you need. Do you have glass numbers for that model? If so, I can let you know if we currently make that.
Feel free to call or text us at 765-913-8121 if you would like!
Alyx
Wondering if you make a lower front glass replacement for the kx057-4? Part number is RD451-46440.
Hi Mark, thank you for the inquiry. This particular excavator we are trying to procure the glass to produce. I am sorry to say we have not been able to get our hands on the glass though. We are waiting to hear back from a couple of places about it. If you would like, you can sign up for our newsletter (link below) and we send updates on new products we have. I promise we don’t bombard you with emails! If not, no worries, here is our cell phone # 765-913-8121. You are welcome to call or text us to see if we have this in the future.
https://www.shieldswindshields.store/ This link if you scroll a little it will give you a box to subscribe. Please let me know if you have any further questions!
– Alyx
Do you make top front window for Cat 320D, OEM# 156-6472? What would that cost? What thickness would you recommend for construction use, i.e., concrete pavement demolition and removal.
Hi Carlos, thank you for the question. We do make that model, you can use the link below to see it in our store. Cost-wise you are looking at the following depending on the thickness you need – 1/4″: $355.55, 3/8″: $472.51, 1/2″: $566.70.
As for which thickness to get for general construction 3/8″ would be a good gauge for you; however, with demolition, the 1/2″ would keep the operator the safest from any debris that could come back at the door.
Please let me know if you have any more questions, and you are welcome to text our cell phone at 765-913-8121. You can use the link below to see the Excavator windshield in our store: https://www.shieldswindshields.store/product/cat-c-d-excavator-windshield/
Have a great day, Alyx
is your lead time still 21-30 days?
Hi Ryon,
Yes, we are currently still at 21-30 days as our lead time.
Thanks,
Alyx
Bobcat t595 can I use my old weather striping
Hi Jeff – yes we have that model. Any thickness you get from us you will be able to use your original weather stripping and hardware. If you have other questions feel free to call or text us at 765-913-8121. Have a great day!
Is it possible to get a windshield for a Takeuchi tl140? It looks very similar
Hi Adam, thank you for the inquiry. I checked our list and we do have the TL140 on our product list.
Alyx
I saw your YouTube video about the installation of this windshield on a Kubota SVL Compact Track Loader. I have a Kubota SVL75-2 and am looking for this windshield WITHOUT the holes pre-drilled for the windshield wiper motor. The reason is because the replacement wiper motor from Kubota is almost $500 and I cannot seem to find it anywhere else. I would prefer to purchase an after market wiper motor for skids steers which can be found from many suppliers for a fraction of the cost and drill the holes myself. Can this be done, and if so, what would the method be to drill the holes?
Hi Penny – thanks for the comment. Yes, this can be done, we would need to get a little more information from you over the phone on exactly what you are needing. I can also get you connected with an engineer for drilling your own holes etc. Please text or call our company cell phone and they can help get this started for you!
Cell: 765-913-8121