Engineered for Safety, Visibility, and Long-Lasting Resilience in the Toughest Forestry Machinery Environments

 

Five Star Fabricating designs and manufactures high-performance polycarbonate windows for forestry equipment, including feller bunchers, skidders, harvesters, and mulchers. Built for impact resistance, visibility, and operator protection, our windows are engineered to perform in extreme off-road and logging environments.

Why Forestry Equipment Manufacturers Choose Five Star Fabricating

Our polycarbonate windows outperform traditional materials, offering unmatched strength and clarity while reducing equipment weight. They’re engineered for forestry’s most punishing conditions—providing long-term value with minimal maintenance.

Key Advantages:

  • Proprietary Fusionite™ Coatings
    Our exclusive coating provides 10x better abrasion resistance than standard polycarbonate, resisting scratches from branches, debris, and frequent cleaning.
  • Trusted by OEMs
    We’re a proven supplier to top forestry equipment manufacturers and B2B partners.
  • Impact Resistance and Durability
    Our polycarbonate solutions are 20x stronger than glass—capable of withstanding direct impacts from flying debris, falling limbs, and rough terrain.
  • Advanced Customization
    With thermoforming and CNC machining, we create precise, complex shapes that integrate seamlessly into any forestry machine’s cab design.
  • Standards-Driven Protection
    Products are designed to support ISO 11839 (Thrown Object Guard) and ISO 21876 (Saw Chain Shot) compliance.
  • USA-Made Quality
    All windows are proudly built in our Twin Lakes, Wisconsin facility, ensuring quality control and fast delivery across North America.

Forestry Equipment Types We Serve

We supply polycarbonate windows for a wide range of machines used in logging, clearing, and timber operations:

  • Feller Bunchers – Cab glazing designed to protect from high-velocity debris during tree harvesting
  • Skidders – Windows built to endure the jostling and terrain abuse during log dragging
  • Harvesters – Clear, durable panels for operator visibility in cutting and sorting tasks
  • Forwarders – Glazing built for stability and safety during timber transportation
  • Log Loaders – Impact-resistant glazing to withstand lifting and dropping of heavy logs
  • Mulchers – Protective panels that deflect brush and debris during land clearing and site prep

Exceptional Customer Support

At Five Star Fabricating, we prioritize building strong partnerships with our clients. Our experienced team provides responsive, knowledgeable support, assisting with everything from product selection to custom design specifications. We understand the time-sensitive nature of the transit industry and are committed to delivering products on schedule, with fast turnaround times for prototyping and production. Our ability to scale manufacturing ensures that we can meet the needs of both small transit agencies and large OEMs, delivering consistent quality regardless of order size.

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