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.
Polycarbonate Windows & Panels for Forestry Equipment
Our windows are engineered for the extreme demands of off-road forestry machinery, ensuring operator safety, clear visibility, and long-lasting performance.
Applications Include:
- Front Windshields – Designed for optimal forward visibility and debris deflection
- Side Windows – Protection from lateral impact and flying branches
- Rear Windows – Keeps operators aware of surroundings during tight maneuvers
- Cab Shields – Reinforced glazing for high-impact areas
Materials: Polycarbonate with Fusionite™ coating
Features: Anti-fog, anti-glare, UV-resistant, lightweight, optically clear
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
We use premium-grade polycarbonate combined with our proprietary Fusionite™ coatings, which provide advanced scratch resistance, UV stability, and long-term impact durability.
Yes. Our polycarbonate windows are up to 20 times stronger than glass. They are engineered to withstand flying debris, falling limbs, and repeated impact — without shattering.
Absolutely. We offer precision thermoforming and CNC machining to create complex, cab-specific window shapes for feller bunchers, skidders, harvesters, and more.
Our forestry windows are designed to help equipment manufacturers meet ISO 11839 (Thrown Object Guard) and ISO 21876 (Saw Chain Shot) requirements. They are also manufactured under an ISO 9001:2015-certified quality system.
They are engineered for extreme durability. Each panel resists UV exposure, fogging, scratching, and vibration — ideal for high-impact applications in logging, land clearing, and timber transport.
Yes. Five Star specializes in B2B partnerships with OEMs and fleet managers, offering scalable manufacturing for custom and high-volume window solutions.
Ready to Upgrade Your Forestry Equipment?
Enhance safety, visibility, and reliability with Five Star’s polycarbonate window systems for forestry machinery. Whether you're looking for custom fabrication or fast replacement options, our team is here to help.
Send us your inquiries below or call us at +1 (262) 877-2171 to discuss your project needs.