RTV 900 windshield ?

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Ferg

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I have read all of the good information on this forum between glass and
Lexan. I live in Texas and really only need the windshield for a
few months to break the cool air. My questions are: The glass weighs
150lbs, how much does a Lexan windshield weigh? Would it be practical
to remove the glass in the spring and re-install in the winter? How
hard to install and remove the glass?
 
Where did you get theinformation for the OEM Kubota glass is 150 lbs. ? I had one installed on my RTV. And I don't think it weight is near that much. As far as the removeal, would not be that hard at all, nor would it take any time at all !!!!!!</P>


Lexan weight is lighter by some means, I would guess, maybe 15-30% lighter? That is a guess, depending on what thickness you had, for if you go to thin with Lexan, it will be " flimsey " but, True Lexan is strong. AND IT WILL SCRATCH , no matter how well you take care of it. And remember, once a scratch or blurr or line shows up in front of your face. It is there forever . I know several folks who purchased lexan and in months to come, went to the OEM Glass, in there case, they wasted a lot of money and time. Also, the price of Lexan has went up in price so much, you just come out better in the long run with the Kubota windshield. I get Lexan at wholesale, it is still high as hell ....the Kubota glass, It comes with the frame and all. Just bolts right up. and the bottom kicks out to let air in the cab. I use Lexan in my sign company all the time. Lexan is great for some applications, but as far as I am concered, go with the glass, you will not be disapointed at all. </P>
 
Two Guns, The dealer told me the glass weighs 150lbs, I will double
check that. Do you leave yours on all of the time? Could 1 person
remove the glass or would you need 2 people?
 
For I wouldn'targue with that dealer.But you will never make me believe that the OEM Kubota windshield weighs any 150 lbsAt my guess, It weighs no more than a regular windshield that goes into a car.I have a close friend that owns a auto glass business, and he and his employees installs windshields all day long, by themselves. As far as removing the glass by yourself, I don't see why a person could not, but ,it's always nice to have a second person handy to help with the job.I'ts not like you will be installing it and removing it every other day. I purchased my OEM Kubota windsheild about two months after I purchased the RTV itself. ( Feb.10, 2007 ) I seen the shop man at the dealership, pull the big box out, and in that box was the glass, frame, & installation parts for to install the windshield. And he done it all by himself. And by watching him, that whole box didn't even weigh 150 lbs. Remember, that the bottom of the OEM Kubota windshield kicks out to let jam air flow into the cab. I NEVER have and probobly will never remove the glass. As hot as it is now, I just kick it out and go, the air just flows on threw into the cab and vents ~~~</P>


And as far as I am concerned, I would never install Lexan for a windshield in a Utility Vehicle.. I use it in my sign business, andREAL GE Lexan is some great stuff. But I would not give that much for it and still have to build a make shift frame. By then,money wise, I could own an true original, pretty, clean, professional, strach free, Kubota glass.</P>


And if you worry about hauling it somewhere in a trailer and the glass getting broke. Don't worry about that either, just back up your RTV on the trailer, and let the back guard protect it going down the road. I have hauled mine so many, many miles on my trailer !!!!!!</P>
 
I had a Lexan winshield on my 2002 Kaw.Mule IMHO it got scratched easy.I personally like the Glass of my RTV windshield verses the lexan.coobie
 
OK, I hate to do this but...

For all the nay sayers of Lexan, can anyone/everyone assure we're talking about "Lexan" by name or are we just talking about some sort of plastic windshield material?

My windshield is made of Lexan with "Marguard". It doesn't yellow or scratch. It was installed over 2 years ago and I've had no issues. My neighbor put an acrylic windshield on his and it was so scratched up in 1 summer, he had to remove it so he could see.

The Marguard material is a protective coating that makes it scratch resistant.

Now, although I like the product very much, it's become very expensive. So much so that I don't know if I'd do it again or just buy an OEM glass windshield. When I bought it, I think I paid about $150 for the materials needed, cut to size and delivered. A 48x48" sheet now costs over $450 and a 48x96" sheet is over $700.

Below an excerpt I found to describe it:
For those considering this product, note that it states "non-formable". If you're considering this product, get specific details on whether you can bend to conform to the ROPS. I went with 2 pieces for this reason. If I recall, it "can" be formed but it's a very expensive process as they need to do some heating and drying of the sheet to allow it to be bent.
<h1><font color="#003366" size="4">Lexan® Margard Cut Sheet</font></h1>



<font color="#000080">This
Lexan (R) Margard sheet has maximum toughness, with mar resistance
approaching that of glass, and significantly improved resistance to
weathering. MR-10 sheet provides extended service life. It has excellent
clarity and durability, it is lightweight, and is superior glazing
material for institutions, office buildings, stores, and more. It will
withstand -40deg F to 270 deg F. Has a silicone hardcoat surface. It is
non-formable and UV resistant. LEXAN MR10 sheet is mar- and
graffiti-resistant. It combines the impact strength of LEXAN polycarbonate
sheet with a proprietary abrasion and UV-resistant MARGARD® II surface.
It is warranted against yellowing, breakage, coating failure and loss of
light transmission and offers improved resistance to weathering and forced
entry protection. It is useful for schools, store, transit shelters and
other high-traffic areas.</font>
 
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<DIV> THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!!!!</DIV>
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<DIV> THAT IS SOME PERFECT INFORMATION !!!</DIV>
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<DIV>There are so many folks, and retailers, that don't know the difference between plexi- glass, acrylic, and type of so called see threw substrates. And many retailers will try to throw just any style of plexi at you and tell you its Lexan, for it will not. True GE Lexan will have a label telling you exactly what you are purchasing .....So many peoplego to buy Lexan, they think it's just a call name for some sort of plexi-style glass. As you described, there is a WHOLE world of difference !!!! You couldn't have posted anything better !!!!! Maybe this will help some of the folks who want true GE Lexan, can understand that there is a big difference .....</DIV>
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<DIV> You also submitted the going price of TRUE Lexan perfect. And the funny thing about it is, after they purchase the expensive Lexan, they have to purchase and fabricate a frame& accessories of such to insert the lexan on to the ROPS . Yes, at one time a person could come out better fabricating his own. But now, you will save several hundred dollars just purchasing the OEM Kubota Glass.</DIV>
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<DIV> I am all for saving money, don't get me wrong !!!! And the way I figure it, if a man can afford a Kubota RTV, he should be able to afford a Kubota glass windshield. Or if he has to much money, buy the Lexan at prices that they have it at now ******* [:-*]</DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
 
I talked to 3 dealers today, all priced the glass windshield at 600
give or take a few bucks. I was told the shipping weight for the
windshield is 150lbs, but one dealer thought the glass weighed 75 or 80
lbs by itself. The 150lbs is crate and all hardware. He said they just
use one man to install it. The 600 does not include instalation, which
is only 1/2 labor, easier for me to install than have to haul the
scooter to town. Two Guns makes a great point, we spent good money to
buy the best utility vehicle why not put a good windshield on it. For
me it is all about being able to see out of the windshield clearly and
ease of removal in the warmer months.
 
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<DIV> That should be a fair price. I give $550.00 for mine installed. But, Imade the flipping price of what I would give him for the windshield, and he install it, and I done this BEFORE I wrote the check for the RTV. Now, he didn't have one in stock at the time I purchased my RTV. But when it came in , and I found time, I loaded the " Iron Boar " up, and drove 52 miles to have it installed. But he did tell me he usally charges around 600.00 for the glass. And that was before Kubota had thier price increase a few months ago. So, sounds pretty fair.I watched them install it on the RTV,looked like arealeasy job ~~~~~~~ You will not be dissappointed at all for purchasing this item. The next thing was the High Air Intake, which cost $ 166.00 delivered to my place >>>>></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
 
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