TextNote: This page is for Caterpillar and Mitsubishi forklifts only. To find a serial number for a forklift of a different brand, click here for our other guides.The most direct way to find your Caterpillar forklift’s serial number is to check the forklift’s nameplate (also called a data tag). This helpful little label includes lots of various details about your lift–its model, its weight, its lifting capacity, and more. Most importantly, the nameplate also displays the forklift’s serial number. On a Caterpillar forklift, the nameplate looks like the image to the left and is often found near the dashboard, like in the image to the right:
Caterpillar is also associated with the Mitsubishi brand, so if you have a Mitsubishi forklift, the nameplate may look something like this:
Checking the nameplate is the quickest and easiest method of discerning the serial number of your forklift. But what if the nameplate wears down or has fallen off? You’re not out of luck just yet. Sometimes, a Caterpillar forklift’s serial number can be found physically stamped on its frame. Below is a list of different models of Caterpillar forklifts and some diagrams showing where their serial numbers can be found.
Models and serial numbers
In general, a Caterpillar forklift’s serial number is stamped on the chassis frame above the right-hand front wheel. For certain models that are represented by diagrams, see the highlighted portions of the figures below.
For models GP40K, GP40KL, GP45K, GP50K, DP40K, DP40KL, DP45K, and DP50K, see Fig. 1.
For models P30001, P35001, PC40001, P40001, P50001, P55001, P60001, P65001, and P70001, see Fig. 2.
Note: This list is a work in progress. Check back later for more Caterpillar/Mitsubishi models!
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I have Caterpillar T50D with serial number 8EB1289. Can you tell me the model year?
1985. Caterpillar Industrial was a division of CAT based in Mentor Ohio. In 1992 CAT exited the forklift business by selling to Mitsubishi.
Thanks for the feedback. I’m struggling to locate parts for this rig based on serial number and model year. You wouldn’t have recommendations for a vaporizer, distributer cap and rotor, and plug wires, would you? And, maybe even a service manual??
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What year is A2EC3 20363
Either 1996 or 1997
Looking for the year and model for our Clark, 0365L 0418 9402FB
1995 or 1996
Hi could anyone tell me info about my forklift it is caterpillar. TD40D serial number 8EB9104 been looking on google’s for weeks. Do required basic details about it if anyone happy to help. Thanks
1991
Year for an electric CAT forklift, EP20KT ser. ERTB5b52086
2005
Hello. Could you please help me with the year for a Mitsubishi forklift?
Model: FGC25N
Serial: AF82F01759
2006 please use Intella Parts for all your forklift parts needs
Thanks in advance. I have a Mitzubishi forklift FGC20 Serial Number: AF82A-00347, any one knows the year?
1991
Hi Can you please tell me the year of a FG30 AF13C-30451
1989 keep us in mind for parts on that unit
I HAVE A MITSUBISHI FGC15 TYPE G 672Y FORKLIFT. SERIAL # F81-51305
1986