Bobcat Door Glass

[vntgrcr]

Hello All,
I succeeded in smashing the glass on my T190 door yesterday with a tree limb. Anyone know if you can buy just the glass?? The frame is fine. Just checking here before I go to the dealer. Thanks

[ff1221]

Check with your local glass shop first, they may be able to cut a new piece and fit it in the frame, it's likely just tempered. Could be a dealer only option if it's curved and laminated, but I'd start there.

[Kepple Services]

You cant buy just the glass... I have tried. From the dealer anyway. After going through 2 pricey (read, bend over with no lube) I went to the polycarbonate window. I have had things hit it so hard my ears rings.... and no breaking.

[RockSet N' Grade]

Kepple, how does that polycarbonate hold up as to scratches and washing? Is it a fairly scratch resistant surface is what I am trying to ask.....

[vntgrcr]

Did you make a template for the frame and just cut it out of that? And is polycarbonate just "plexi glass"?

[ksss]

Did you make a template for the frame and just cut it out of that? And is polycarbonate just "plexi glass"?


I believe it to be Lexan.

[Gravel Rat]

A good glass shop should beable to cut you any window if its a flat panel which most equipment windows are.

[ffemt1271]

the one i helped a guy put back in(it popped out) was curved from side to side and top to bottom, so a flat piece wont work (thing it was on a t-350) but those gaskets and rings and a pain to get back in there

[YellowDogSVC]

You CAN buy just the glass. I break glass all the time that's why I switched to Lexan. The glass runs under $200 installed at my local dealer or you can install it yourself if you are patient. The g series and later cabs are a pain to get the window seal back on but once you do it it goes quicker the 2nd time.
You can actually buy door frames for about $90, glass, and gaskets and hardware and build yourself a 2nd spare door. If you want to spring for it, get a 2nd wiper assembly and you have a complete 2nd door so you don't have any down time if you break the window again.

[YellowDogSVC]

remember, Bobcat windows are slightly curved. Straight lexan cut to fit the frame will not work well in the bobcat frame.

[Kepple Services]

When I asked at the dealer they said it was not availible... hmmmm.... bastids..

As for scratching, yes it gets scratched but not by washing it but by things hitting it at high speeds (branches, and chips thrown from the brush cutter) as well as bricks and other debris from demolition.

[vntgrcr]

Just so everyone knows, I went to the dealer, and lo and behold, they have about 10 of them in stock, guys are breaking them all the time! Out the door for $200 for just the glass. I can provide the Bobcat part # if anyone wants it. Thanks for all the suggestions and help.
David

[Fox Silverado]

does anyone have a web site or manufacturer name that makes the lexan or polycarbonate replacement windshields for the front door for a bobcat ....any info will help thanks

[swanny]

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bfs/1477703578.html

You can make your own....I've done it several times...let a piece sit in front of a kerosene forced air heater...watch it until it gets somewhat supple...put gloves on and shape it...hold it until it cools or have someone spray some water over it (both sides!).

[YellowDogSVC]

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bfs/1477703578.html

You can make your own....I've done it several times...let a piece sit in front of a kerosene forced air heater...watch it until it gets somewhat supple...put gloves on and shape it...hold it until it cools or have someone spray some water over it (both sides!).

that's a lot of bends to make to fit a modern bobcat door frame.

[SellingIron]

When I asked at the dealer they said it was not availible... hmmmm.... bastids..

As for scratching, yes it gets scratched but not by washing it but by things hitting it at high speeds (branches, and chips thrown from the brush cutter) as well as bricks and other debris from demolition.

Who did you talk to in Orlando..

[SellingIron]

the one i helped a guy put back in(it popped out) was curved from side to side and top to bottom, so a flat piece wont work (thing it was on a t-350) but those gaskets and rings and a pain to get back in there


OMG!!! If the glass is popping out after an install. The frame is bent.. It was on a T350????? I love chat forums.....:dizzy:

[YellowDogSVC]

OMG!!! If the glass is popping out after an install. The frame is bent.. It was on a T350????? I love chat forums.....:dizzy:

You haven't seen the T350? It's on a Ford super duty frame with tracks!

[SellingIron]

You haven't seen the T350? It's on a Ford super duty frame with tracks!


You are on it yellowdog!!!! You beat me to it!!!!I've always wanted one of those T350's......They are the best CTL on the market!!!!:weightlifter::hammerhead:

[YellowDogSVC]

You are on it yellowdog!!!! You beat me to it!!!!I've always wanted one of those T350's......They are the best CTL on the market!!!!:weightlifter::hammerhead:

The one I looked at had the King Ranch edition, moonroof, 8' bed like a toolcat! :)

OK..we are being smart butts.. *trucewhiteflag*

[opie1967]

If someone could poast the part # of just the door glass that would be great ...

[accurate machinery]

You might get a pointer or two from my experience installing the Bobcat Door glass. This is a link to my article along with some pictures. Good Luck!
http://accuratemachinery.com/TechArticles.php?id=3549754312511102912