Note: 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.
Where can I check the year of my forklift. I have the serial number and model number.
Please post the model/serial number and we will reply.
FG30N-AF13F40192
Mitsubishi
sometime around 2005
Need a MFG date for SN 5GC02625
Missing digits
Should be something like 5FGC25 then a 5 digit number
Where can I check the year on my forklift DP40
serial # 3CM10493 forklift
November 1996
my serial number contain 6 digets only is 86Y801 CAN you help me
Can you double check that? There are serial numbers that start with 68Y but can’t find 86Y prefix
CAT GP30K, AT13D35259 Can you tell me the year of this forklift?
Your forklift was built in 2001
Hello. I have a CAT forklift Model: V50D Serial number :3EC08263. I’m having trouble locating the engine serial number and manufacturer. Any idea where I can find this info?
My serial is 1cm01133 can you tell me the year it is a GP40 thank you jeff
Unfortunately we don’t have the year on that one.
Hi, can you tell me what year is this forklift
Caterpillar
Model # V90F
Serial # 9NF00476
Best guess says that this is probably a 1990.
Hi, can you tell me what year my forklift was built? Model VC60DSA
Serial number: 4CC00954
It looks like your truck is a 1986-7
Hello. Have a car c5000 forklift looking for model year. Serial number at9006069
It looks like the year of your forklift is 2006-2007
What is the year of this lift?
CAT V120
S/N 60W392
Unfortunately, our resources do not cover this model and serial number.
What year
Model – P6000
Serial – AT13F01683
It looks like your Cat is a 2005-06
I have two cats
GC55K – serial AT88A00069
GC55K1 – serial AT88A00366
Thanks for your previous answers as well.
GC55K – serial AT88A00069 looks like a 2003-4
GC55K1 – serial AT88A00366 looks like 2005-6
Looking for Model Year on 2 Cat forklifts:
Model EP18T-36V, Ser # 6MM02498
Model EP18T-36A, Ser # 6MM01280
Thanks for the help!
Model EP18T-36V, Ser # 6MM02498 – year looks like 1997-98
Model EP18T-36A, Ser # 6MM01280 – year looks like 1995-96
Looking for the year on a Mitsubishi FG40K s/n AF29B00174
Hello Kurt, It looks like your Mitsubishi forklift is a 2003-2004
What year is my fork lift. Serial number 37w6987
Hi Greg, It looks like your Cat forklift is a 1987-1988
Good day,
I am trying to get the date of manufacture for the following forklift;
Manufacture: Caterpillar
Model: 2PD6000
Serial No.: AT14E30493
Regards,
Jemmott
Hello Jemmott, Sorry we do not have a book on this truck. Please contact your local Cat forklift dealer
Liking for the year of Mitsubishi.
Model – FGC70K
Serial – AF88 00397
Hi Tom, We don’t show the AF88 prefix under that model – only AF89 and AF89A
Is there anyway to find the mast serial number on a dp45k?
It is usually stamped on the RH outer channel of the mast. You might have to scrape the paint a little to see it.
I put a wire brush from the tilt cylinder to about a foot up and there’s nothing stamped on it, would there be any other place to find it? Or could you find it from the forklifts serial number?
We should be able to find it from the model and serial number of the forklift.
Hello,
What year is this GC30K, serial AT83D01216?
Thank you.
Hello J, It looks like your Cat forklift is a 2003.
Model: DP45K
S/n: AT19C80551
Hi Andy, It looks like this Cat forklift is a 2006
Could you find the mast serial number from the trucks serial number?
Not usually, but we can run the model and serial number for you and check. Please email [email protected] and our sales team will do their best to assist you.
Need year for GC70K
Serial # AT8900268
Hi Randy, it looks like your Cat forklift is a 2004
5NR3702711 Please tell me year of CAT Forklift
Unfortunately, we do not have a year for this Cat Forklift. Sorry Sean!
Can you tell me the year of a r80 4wd? Serial number 5BB0023.
Hi Adam, It looks like it should be a 1989.
Have forklift cat TH83 serial number
3RN00619, need to know year and how many horsepower
Hi Hector, It looks like this Cat is a 1999. Unfortunately, that is all the information we have.
Hello, I would like to know the year of Cat forklift
Model: GP25K
Serial: AT17B-12357
Hi Ed, Your Cat forklift is a 1999-2000
We have a Mitsubishi Forklift SN#AF130-50219. Would you happen to have any info on this? Please and Thank you 🙂
HI Shelley, We can definitely help. What kind of information are you looking for? Our parts department will be happy to do any parts look ups or help you figure out what you need: [email protected]
Hi. Cat Forklift. Model GC40K-LP Serial AT87A10405. Any info on year and parts availability. Thank you
Hi Lance, It looks like your Cat is a 2007. For parts availability please email our sales department what you are looking for and they’ll be able to help you out: [email protected]
Hola tengo una cat GP35K
S/n AT13E50090 pero podrá ayudar con el año gracias
Hola Paulino,
El año es 2002
Hola buenas tardes como puedo comprar partes para cat es para PerĂş un correo de ventas por la pagina no me da opciĂłn de pago gracias .
Paulino, Please email [email protected] and they will be able to provide you with the information you need to order in Peru.
EnvĂe un correo electrĂłnico a [email protected] y le podrán brindar la informaciĂłn que necesita para realizar el pedido en PerĂş.
Model T150
Serial no 5MB02370
Hi Kristian, What information are you looking for on this Cat?
Can you tell me the year for Cat GC25K seial # AT 82C-90807
Thanks
Hi Paul, This Cat is a 2000.
Have a cat forklift serial # is AT33-00348, can you tell me what year it is?
Our system does not show a year on this serial number.
Anyone know what year my Caterpillar GC25K forklift is?
AT82C06820
Hi Bill, Your Cat forklift is a 2001.
Cat DP-70 9cp01161
Can you tell me the year?
Hi Brad, your Cat forklift is a 1998.
Can you get info such as year Model on a Caterpillar Forklift model T50DS A, serial number 2LCO3210?
Hi Rich, Your Cat forklift is a 1992
Can you tell me the year of my forklift please AF17D30368
Hi Fie, That serial number looks like a Mitsubishi serial number, not a Cat serial number. I have information up to AF17C but nothing for the AF17D
AT19C01341 What yr is it?
Please
DP40K
Hi Tony, This cat is a 2004.
Cat At83C01314 year and engine spec
Hi Leonard, Provided your cat is a model GC30K – your forklift is a 200-2001.
Hi I have a CAT forklift Model C3000 Model AT81F00466. What year is this?
Hi Jay, It looks like your cat is a 1970-1971.
Hi, I need to know the year for a mitsubishi forklift
Model FGC25K
Serial AF82D00285
Hi Carlos, Your forklift is a 2001.
Year model please
Model: Vc60dsa
Serial: 5bc03243
Hi Jeremy, It looks like your Cat is a 1991.
Year model please
Model: P5000-LP
Serial: AT3520678
Hello, I have 2 forklifts that I’m trying to get the model year for. One is a 2EC15, S/N A2EC160130 and the other is a 2EC20, S/N A2EC262478. Thank you in advance!
I have a GP25K, serial number AT17C00475. Can someone tell me the year, and if there is a place to find its current value as id like to sell it?
Thanks
Need to find out what year forklift is…..KFG20 KF4-00544 3290 KG THANKS!!
I need year of a forklift
Serial number AT3533777
Model number 2P5000
Could you tell me the year of this forklift please?
Mitsubishi Model FG25 (5,000capacity LP Fuel)
Serial # AF178-50132
Thank you in advance.
It looks like your Mitsubishi is a 1994.
please I need the year of manufacture of the following forklifts
1. MODEL NO: DP40K
SERIAL NO: AT19C20397
2. MODEL NO: DP50K
SERIAL NO: AT28B50557
3. MODEL NO: DP45
SERIAL NO: 5CM10366
4. MODEL NO: DP90
SERIAL NO: 2DP00149
5. MODEL NO: DP45
SERIAL NO: 5CM10037
Based on the information we have, it looks like your Caterpillar forklifts are dated as follows:
1) 2004
2) 2003-4
3) 1997-8
4) 1995-6
5) 1996-7
Thank you very much. Please I need assistance with another forklift
model no: DPL40
SERIAL NO: 4CM008
Date of Manufacturing on a Mitsubishi
Serial F20C-60119
Model FD70
Brad, Your forklift is a 1999-2000
Please I need the year of my Caterpillar P6000 forklift, SN AT13F02635.
Hi Alberto, It looks like your Cat is a 2005.
Cat0216bcrll02162
Hi Brady, This is not a good model number or serial number.
Thank you very much. Please I need assistance with another forklift
model no: DPL40
SERIAL NO: 4CM008
I have a Cat V30D forklift, S/N 5HB04945. Would you tell me the year of this piece of equipment?
Thank you, in advance.
Hi Dan, This is a 1990.
GREETINGS, LOOKING FOR THE YEAR OF MY CAT ? AT81C00752
Hi Greg, This Caterpillar is a 1969-1971.
oh yeah, thanks for helping me, greg
Just after the year of a Mitsubishi FG15 forklift thanks
F25A52899
Hi James, This Cat is a 1986.
CAT SERIAL NUMBER AT82C07455 MODEL GC25K
WHAT YEAR IS THIS FORKLIFT, THAT IS WHAT I NEED TO KNOW
What year is this forklift?
E3000
A4EC140821
Allen, Unfortunately we do not have any information on this forklift.
I am looking for the year on my Cat, model #GP25, sn#5AMOU22S
Hi Dave, Your Cat is a 1995.
I have a caterpillar V40C forklift with serial number 23Y00404 but no other info. Can you please tell me the year and motor of my forklift
Hi John, Your Cat is a 1979-1981. Our sales team would be happy to help with motor information if you send them an email
Hello. I’m trying to identify manufacturing dates for the following:
Model: GC25, SN: 4EM04861
Model: GC18, SN: 2EM02559
Thanks in advance
Hi Kyle,
GC25 looks to be a 1996-7
GC18 looks to be a 1997-8
Model F-30
Serial # 5CB05565
Trying to find out year
Hi Ryan, All I see in our system is that it is manufactured prior to 1993
Hi can you help me determine the year of this C6000 serial number
at83f00554
thank you!!
Hi Amy, This Cat is a 2005.
I need your help with a Mitsubishi Forklift. I need the year model please.
Model FG25 Serial # AF-17P-01492
Thank you in advance!
Hi Keith, Could it it AF-17B instead of P?
Hi. Could you help me with the age of my caterpillar forklift? The serial number is 8EB08702.
Hi Matthew, What is the model number of this forklift? We need both to make sure our date is accurate.
How do I find a year for my CT serial # 3AM00794?
it’s a GP15 but I don’t have much on this one. Suspect it’s early 1990s, between 1992 and 1998
Hi. Could you help me with the age of my caterpillar T50D forklift? The serial number is 8EB4282, thanks!
Somewhere around 1987-1988
What year model is my DP50 serial 6cm10576? Thanks
Around 1998. Keep us in mind for parts.
Could someone please help me determine the year of my Cat V50D forklift? Serial # 2nc00783
Somewhere between 1985 and 1990, my info is a little fuzzy on this particular model.
Can you tell me what year my Cat V90e is? SN:V90E37W7453
And help much appreciated
Around 1990. Sort of a rare bird you’ve got there.
I have a forklift Model number V40D, serial number 9RB2084. I have not been able to find the piston rings. How can I find out who made the engine for this forklift and the engine number?
PISTON rings for this truck should be Intella # 00566680123
Email us at [email protected] to order. Provide your model and serial number again for one last verification.
I need the year for a Mitsubishi Forklift. The model is FGC25K and the serial # is AF82C69595.
Thank you!
Please double check serial numbers; I think you have too many numbers after the AF82C
Hi looking for the year of the below forklift
GC70K1 SN – AT89A00586
Around 2006
Hi, Are you able to tell me the year on this one AT33B50226?
What is model #
Hello, looking for a year
Forklift model GC18
Serial # 3EM-00247
Thanx!
1994
GP25K sn# AT17B-95718
What year
Please check the digit AFTEr AT17B, I think the 95718 is wrong.
1998 CATERPILLER RC 60 FORKLIFT THE NAME PLATE IS LOOKING TO FIND THE SERIAL #
What year for a Caterpillar c6000 – AT83F00798
2005
whats the year of manufacture for cat forklift CATERPILLAR DP70 with serial number : 9CP00040
Hi Hamada, Your forklift is a 1993.
What year is cat c5000 serial number at9003377
James, Your forklift is 2006.
What year model is this unit
NOR30P 2LL-02166
Steven, Your forklift is a 1997
Hi, looking for the year of my cat forklift. 4EMO9744. Thanks
Justin, Your forklift is 1998.
Looking for the year of a cat model P5000 serial # AT3506963
Hi Ryan, Your forklift is a 1979.
Having a problem finding my year looking for a week now its serial number is 9NF00627. Cat forklift
Hi Ryan, We can help with that. Please email us both your model and serial number. We’ll need both to get your year.
what year is my GP 25 # 5AM07825
Hi Dusty, This Cat is a 1998.
CAT CP50 6CM10576 What year??
Looking for the year of a cat model DP50CNM1 serial # AT19D-90159
Model and serial number do not match. Closest match is DP50CN1 s/n AT19E-xxxxx.
I’m look for the year built on a M# gc40k S# at87a30922. Thanks
Unfortunately, we do not have any information on that one.
979420-01 below that is 06-002-0 model #?
Hi Kirby,
Unfortunately, we don’t recognize any of these numbers.
Would you please give me the chassis serial numbers for my an old caterpillar forklift. I have only the Diesel engine number. JG70020U56
T45116
Thanks for your help.
Sorry we need the serial number of the actual forklift the engine doesn’t help
Trying to identify the engine and transmission on my T80D Caterpillar forklift. The id plate appears to be missing.
Hi Dax, . Unfortunately, we don’t have any engine or transmission model information for this Caterpillar.
Looking to find out the year engine , mast height at rest model V250 serial no 725V00594. .??
Sorry, no information for that model and serial number.
Please double check to see if the serial number is correct.
How to decode a Mitsubishi Model # FGC15 Serial # AF81B51337
3000 pound capacity cushion electric 1996
I have a cat forklift with 89M2260 stamped just above the right front tire. can it be used to tell any information? year model size so on?
Thanks Randy Freeman
1978 or 1979. V55 or V60. It’s either a 5500 or 6000 pound capacity lift with pneumatic tires.
Trying to find year of Mitsubishi forklift model: KFG18 Ser:KF2A-70061
Bad model number
I need a control board for are Electric CAT forklift, but the Model number M8 OB isn’t registering in any CAT sites or other forklift part sites. The serial number 2HB 400 is not registering on any sites either. The lift has I believe over 8,000lb-12,000lb capacity. Can you help give me any information on this please.
Please email us at [email protected] or call 616-796-6638
Hi, Im looking for the year of my cat forklift. Serial #8EB10695 model TC60D. Thanks
1985 or 86
Hi, Im Looking for the year of a cat model TC60D serial # 8EB10695
Not entirely clear from my book, I can only give a range… 1985-1986
I HAVE A MITSUBISHI FGC15 TYPE G 672Y FORKLIFT. SERIAL # F81-51305
1986
Hi Can you please tell me the year of a FG30 AF13C-30451
1989 keep us in mind for parts on that unit
Thanks in advance. I have a Mitzubishi forklift FGC20 Serial Number: AF82A-00347, any one knows the year?
1991
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