Do Skid Steer Doors Come With Everything to Install?
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Skid Steer Doors of North America
JULY 2026
Yes. Every door we build ships as a complete kit. In the box you get the door itself, a handle, a locking latch with keys, hinges, a weather seal gasket, and all the supplied nuts, bolts, and washers. If your machine never had a factory door, we also build a door frame kit; exact frame and door mounting requirements vary by model. Here is exactly what to expect when the box arrives.
What’s in the Box
Open the crate and every supplied part is there, ready for the model-specific installation described in the included instructions. You do not need to source or match the supplied hardware. This is the same complete-kit standard whether you order a door for a Bobcat M Series, a CAT D Series, or an older Case that most companies stopped supporting years ago.
| What’s included | What it does |
|---|---|
| Polycarbonate door | Heavy-duty Lexan polycarbonate, CNC-cut to your exact make and model |
| Door handle | Solid grip for daily open and close |
| Locking latch with keys | Lock the cab when the machine sits overnight |
| Hinges | Supplied for your model; use the mounting locations identified in the instructions |
| Weather seal gasket | Seals out wind, dust, and rain around the opening |
| Nuts, bolts, and washers | Every fastener you need, counted and bagged |
One kit, one price. Our doors run $1,395 to $1,795 depending on the machine, and that number covers the whole package. There is no surprise “hardware kit” or “seal upgrade” waiting for you at checkout.
Why a Complete Kit Matters
Plenty of operators have been burned by partial shipments. You order a door panel from a big-box accessory store, it shows up, and then you spend Saturday morning at the hardware store guessing at bolt sizes and thread pitch. Or the seal is sold separately, and the price you compared against was never the real price.
We manufacture these doors, so we pack the box ourselves. Every hinge, latch, and fastener comes off our own bench with the door it belongs to. That is the difference between buying from the people who build the product and buying from a middleman who ships whatever the warehouse has.
It matters for the install too. The supplied hardware is matched to the door at the shop, and the model-specific instructions identify the required mounting locations and latch setup. Some kits use existing factory points, while others require drilling and bolting.
Cut For Your Machine, Not Trimmed To Fit
Each door is CNC-cut for a specific make and model, not trimmed down from a one-size blank. You do not trim the panel or shim it to create the correct shape. Mounting still varies: some models use existing factory points, while others require drilling and bolting, and the printed instructions for your exact machine identify the required locations.
We fit twelve brands: ASV, Bobcat, CAT, Case, Gehl, John Deere, Kubota, Mustang, Manitou, New Holland, Takeuchi, and Terex. Pick your machine on the site and the door that arrives is the one built for it.
What Tools You Need
The kit brings the parts. Your toolbox covers the rest, and it is a short list:
- A basic socket set
- A wrench to back the nuts
- A second set of hands to steady the door while you snug the hinge bolts (helpful, not required)
The exact tool list comes from the printed instructions for your model. Some kits use existing factory points, while others require drilling and bolting. For the full general process, see our guide on how to install a skid steer door.
What If Your Machine Never Had a Door?
Some skid steers left the factory with an open cab and no door frame at all. That is common on older machines, and it is exactly the corner of the market most door companies ignore.
We build a door frame kit for machines that never came with a factory door. Exact frame and door mounting requirements vary by model, and the included instructions identify the required locations and tools. Never cut, weld, or modify a certified ROPS or FOPS structure. The listed price on the frame kit already includes its extra shipping cost, so the number you see is the number you pay. You can read more in our door frame kit explainer.
We also build doors for older and obsolete machines nobody else covers, like the Case 1840 and 1845C. An open cab on an older loader is not a dead end. If you are not sure whether your machine needs a frame kit, call or text us at (800) 781-8000 and we will sort it out before you order.
What’s Not in the Box
The door kit is complete for installation on its own. These items are separate accessories, not missing pieces:
- Electric wiper kit
- Cab heater
- Side window panels
- LED light bars
Add them if the work calls for them. Snow guys usually want the wiper and the heater. Brush and land-clearing operators tend to add side window panels. None of them are required to install or use the door.
Warranty and Shipping, in Plain Terms
Every door carries our limited lifetime warranty against door failure or breakage: one free replacement for life for the original owner, under normal conditions. Hardware is covered for 3 months. For how a claim actually works, see our warranty explained.
Shipping is simple: UPS 3 Day Air, $150 flat, typically 3 business days (not guaranteed). The door leaves our shop packed to survive the ride, with the hardware bagged and boxed inside the crate.
Quick Checklist Before You Order
One box does the whole job, but a minute of prep on your end makes it smooth. Run through this before you click buy:
- Confirm your make and model from the data plate. Read it off the machine, not from memory. A door cut for a Bobcat S650 is not the door for a T870, and the plate settles it in seconds.
- Check whether your cab has a factory door frame. If the opening already has hinge and latch points, the standard kit is all you need. If the opening is bare metal, add the door frame kit to the same order.
- Decide on accessories now, not later. Wiper kits, cab heaters, side window panels, and LED light bars ship separately. Ordering them with the door saves you a second shipping wait.
- Review the printed instructions before setting out tools. Some kits use existing factory points, while others require drilling and bolting, so the required tool list depends on your model.
- Clear a spot to unpack. The crate arrives with hardware bagged inside. Lay the parts out once and the install goes in order.
If anything on that list gives you pause, call or text (800) 781-8000 before you order. We build these doors, so telling you exactly which kit your machine needs takes us about a minute.
The Bottom Line
When people ask if skid steer doors come with everything to install, they are really asking one thing: will the supplied kit parts be in the box? Yes. One box shows up with the door, handle, locking latch and keys, hinges, weather seal gasket, supplied fasteners, and printed instructions. Required tools still vary by model.
The payoff is the same trio every time: a shatterproof barrier between you and flying debris, a cab that holds its temperature, and a machine worth more the day you sell it.
Find your door in 30 seconds. Pick your machine’s make and model and see the exact door built for it: [Find Your Door]. Questions? Call or text (800) 781-8000, Mon–Fri 7am–4pm CST.