CAT G SERIES WHEEL LOADER FRONT CENTER GLASS | 173-2142
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Product Description
Caterpillar Front Center Safety Glass 173-2142
Replace the large front-center cab panel on listed Caterpillar wheel loaders and integrated tool carriers with aftermarket safety glass replacing part number 173-2142. The panel restores the primary forward viewing area and matches the OEM-referenced size and cab position.
Cat identifies 173-2142 as light-green laminated safety glass with black ceramic frit, approximately 42.52 inches high, 47.73 inches wide, and 0.27 inch thick. This listing supplies the glass panel only. Seals, adhesive, frame parts, and installation hardware are not included.
Cat-Listed Applications
Wheel loaders: 950G II, 950H, 962G II, 962H, 966G II, 966H, 972G II, 972H, 980G II, 980H, and 986H.
Integrated tool carriers: IT62G II and IT62H.
Older shorthand model lists can omit the series suffix that separates one cab configuration from another. Confirm 173-2142 in the parts diagram for the full model and serial number before ordering.
Glass Details
- Position: front center cab glass
- Replaces: Caterpillar 173-2142
- Construction: light-green laminated safety glass
- Frit: black ceramic border
- Approximate dimensions: 42.52 x 47.73 in.
- Approximate thickness: 0.27 in.
- Shipping format: protective glass crate
Receiving and Installation
Inspect the crate before signing for delivery and photograph any puncture, crush, or impact damage. Compare the replacement panel with the cab opening before removing all packaging. Retain the delivery and packaging evidence until the glass has been checked.
Inspect the opening, seals, and bonding surfaces for damage. Cab glass should be installed with the seal or glazing process specified for the machine. A bent frame, contaminated bond surface, or incorrect adhesive can cause leaks or place stress on the panel.
Need help confirming the part? Contact SSC with the machine model, serial number, cab position, and photos of the existing glass and frame.
Common Questions
Is this glass for every 950G, 962G, 966G, 972G, or 980G? No. The official compatibility list identifies specific G II and H applications, so confirm the serial-number parts diagram.
Does the crate include seals or adhesive? No. The product is the glass panel only unless another component is explicitly added to the order.
Why use part number 173-2142 instead of dimensions alone? The number ties the panel to its intended cab position, material, shape, and compatible machine record.
Confirm fitment before ordering
A machine model listed on this page does not, by itself, guarantee fitment. Before ordering, use your machine serial number to confirm the required OEM part number through the manufacturer or dealer, the applicable owner's or parts manual, or an authoritative OEM parts catalog. Match that OEM number and the existing door or window configuration to this listing.
If SSC correctly ships the item, SKU, and variant you selected, but the selection is not correct for your machine, the order is not eligible for return, exchange, refund, or credit, and SSC will not cover any costs to correct the selection. If SSC ships a different item than you ordered, we will make it right at our expense.
If you are uncertain, contact SSC before ordering with the machine make, model, serial number, current OEM part number if available, and clear photos. Review our Returns and Refunds Policy.
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