Caterpillar Serial Number Prefix Identification: GENERATOR: ENGINE – INDUSTRIAL: ENGINE & TRANS – MARINE: ENGINE – TRUCK: Prefix Model: Prefix Model. Caterpillar Serial Number Prefix Sales 2018-08-17T03:58:56-06:00. Here we have provided the complete list of prefix codes for the different serial numbers that I put to use for caterpillar gen sets,and all the figures indicate the model and factory of the manufacturer. Most people also use the same for getting the right match while reordering. 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.
Thomas VINs
Effective October 1, 2013.[1]
Digit position | Designation | Description |
---|---|---|
1-3 | 1T7 | World Manufacturer Identifier Thomas Rear Engine |
4 | H | Model Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER |
5 | V | Wheelbase 174' |
6 | A | Type & Headroom Non-school EFX |
7 | A | Engine Type Mercedes-Benz Diesel |
8 | 1 | Type of brakes Hydraulic |
9 | 0-9 or X | Check Digit |
10 | * | Model Year |
11 | 1 | Plant of Manufacture High Point, NC |
12-17 | * | Serial Number/Thomas Sales Order Number |
Freightliner VINs
These codes went into effect on May 1, 2000 and reflect the most recent update on May 22, 2019[2]; only those codes germane to Freightliner and Thomas buses are shown here.
Digit position | Designation | Description |
---|---|---|
1-3 | 4UZ | World Manufacturer Identifier Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation - Incomplete Vehicle (chassis only) |
4 | A | Chassis Configuration 4 x 2 Truck |
5-6 | AV | Model, Cab, Class/GVWR FS-65 Chassis, Class 5[3] |
7-8 | BV | Engine/Brakes Cummins ISB Diesel 5.9L, Air Brakes |
9 | 0-9 or X | Check Digit |
10 | * | Model Year |
12 | C | Plant of Manufacture Gaffney, South Carolina |
12-17 | * | Serial Number |
Thomas Dennis VINs
Digit position | Designation | Description |
---|---|---|
1-3 | 5DF | World Manufacturer Identifier Thomas Dennis |
4-5 | 23 | Model SLF |
6 | 0 | Type SLF-230 |
7 | D | Engine Type Diesel |
8 | A | Generation Indicates first generation model. |
9 | 0-9 or X | Check Digit |
10 | * | Model Year |
11 | J | Plant of Manufacture Jamestown |
12-17 | * | Serial Number |
References
Caterpillar Vin Number Decoder
- ↑ftp://ftp.nhtsa.dot.gov/MfrMail/ORG10566.pdf
- ↑https://vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov/mid/home/displayfile/a9e9a877-f6da-4b2d-b92a-4064d0a5996e
- ↑Class 5 GWVR is 16,001-19,500 lb.
- ↑Class 6 GWVR is 19,501-26,000 lb.
- ↑Class 7 GWVR is 26,001-33,000 lb.
- ↑Class 8 GWVR is 33,001 lb. and over.
- ↑Class 4 GWVR is 14,001-16,000 lb.
- ↑ftp.nhtsa.dot.gov/MfrMail/01-022-N11B-8098.pdf