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!
For your convenience we also offer a Cat Forklift Parts Manual where you can search by your Caterpillar Forklift’s Model Number.
forklift caterpillar P5000 S/N AT18C00333
how can i find the year it was made?
The year is 1987
I have a caterpillar forklift serial number 79M3601. Can you tell me anything about it. All the tags are gone o it has been hard to order parts. Thank you.
Built in 1977. Model is either V30B, V40B, or V50B
I have 2 FGC45KC forklifts
serial #’s AF87A00233 & AF87A00234
trying to find out what year these are
1999 on both of them. https://intellaparts.com/c/caterpillar-forklift/caterpillar-forklift-parts-3695532.html
V250B can you please tell me the model of my forklift -caterpillar brand ???
I also want to know where the chassis number is found
V250B is the model number. They were made from 1991 to 1992. In general, a Caterpillar forklifts’ serial number is stamped on the chassis frame above the right-hand front wheel. Some models may also be stamped on the front chassis behind the mast. See the diagrams in the blog post to find the most common areas, https://intellaparts.com/blog/caterpillar-forklift-serial-number/
Can you please tell me what year my Caterpillar V50D is please? The serial number is 2NC00783.
1985 https://intellaparts.com/c/caterpillar-forklift/caterpillar-forklift-parts-3695532.html
What year is CAT model EC25EN2 s/n ATB3100103
Unfortunately I do not have a listing for this model.
What is the year of my forklift?
Serial # A4ec220259
2005
what year is my forklift? model p7000 serial at13f50346
2006 https://intellaparts.com/c/009BRAKE-PARTS/brake-parts-caterpillar.html
i need to know the year my GP40 was made. can you get me that? serial 1CM03212
your forklift was built in 1999. We carry a huge line of CAT forklift parts check them out here: https://intellaparts.com/c/caterpillar-forklift.html