Heavy equipment works in environments that are far more stressful than those endured by the average vehicle. As one of the weakest materials on machines made almost entirely out of metal, the glass arguably takes the worst punishment. Consequently, their windshields tend to need replacement more frequently.
All kinds of things can drastically shorten the lifespan of your windshield:
  • Accidents
  • Falling debris
  • Wild temperature swings
  • Low-quality glass
  • Amateurish windshield installation
 
You shouldn’t ignore cracks or chips on your windshield. Driving a bulldozer with a smashed windshield on a dusty construction site can’t possibly be pleasant.​

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OSHA and FMCSA Requirements

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires all heavy equipment to have an intact windshield and functional wipers.

​This is a rule that doesn’t really need to exist. It’s plain common sense.
 
But its existence makes keeping up with windshield maintenance all the more important in order to avoid all the penalties and fines that would come along with violating government directives.

Early Warning Signs of Window Problems

Cracks and fractures aren’t the only signs of a damaged window. By the time you see them it is often a rather advanced problem unless a brick just happened to fall on your windshield. There are often early warning signs of a weekend window.
Some of these early warning signs include:
  • The windshield seals leaking water.​
  • The windshield rattling and crackling while in motion.
  • Blurry, warped, or wavy glass.
  • The presence of small chips on the windshield.
  • The appearance of gaps between the frame and windshield.
  • Wind blowing through a cab that’s supposed to be enclosed
Most common crack types:
  • Angel wings
  • Bull’s-eye
  • Extended ray on bull’s-eye
  • Half-moon
  • Star
  • Starburst
  • Straight line
  • Surface chip

​Contact​

When you need your heavy equipment repaired in a pinch, we are your best option. Need emergency repairs? We’ll do it. Need the repairs done on-site? We’ll do it. Need repairs at a reasonable price? We will do it.
Heavy Equipment Repair Services Reno

Phone: (775)-242-7209​
Email: info@heavyequipmentrepairsreno.com