Note: This page is for Clark forklifts only. To find a serial number for a forklift of a different brand, for our other guides.
If you are looking for mast parts (or as Clark refers to them “deck parts”), please view our Clark forklift mast ID guide here
Quickest Way to Find the Serial Number
The quickest way to find your Clark forklift’s serial number is to check the forklift’s data tag (also called a data plate or nameplate). This useful plaque displays various details about your lift–its model, how much it weighs, how much it can lift, and (most importantly) its serial number. If you have a Clark forklift parts catalog for your machine, the serial number will also be printed on the front cover. On a Clark forklift, the nameplate looks like the image to the right and is often found near the dashboard or the seat, like in the image to the left:
What if the Nameplate is No Longer There?
But what if your forklift’s nameplate has worn down or fallen off? Don’t panic. A Clark forklift’s serial number can be found physically stamped right on its frame. Often, this number is stamped in the left-hand frame member of the chassis. For example, to the right is the frame stamp from the forklift shown above. So, if you’re in dire need of your serial number and your nameplate is out of commission, remember to check the body of your truck too!
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Clark gf50
Serial 5553C 1263
can you double check the serial number you provided, there seems to be a few extra digits. Is this a forklift or a tow tractor?
I have a C500-20. Sn #235-78-3675. What year us it? Are brake parts available. What engine is in it?
1975, please email [email protected] with your serial number and the parts you need, we’ll help you get set!
Clark forklift model# CFY50B ser# 97-418- 7 6 0 What year is this? Where to go for schematics? Thanks, Matt.
1966-1969…serial number doesn’t quite match up. Museum piece.
I have a C500 40 Clark . Serial number 355 1911 2813. Can you please send me some info on year/machine weight?
1974, we don’t have data on machine weight but a good rule of thumb is 1.5 times the lifting capacity of the forklift.
I have a Clark forklift serial number 355 1370 2813. Can anyone tell me what year and model this is so I can source parts. I am guessing it is an early 70’s c500- 45 or 55.
1974, the data you provided is all the information we need. Just send an email to [email protected] with the description of the parts you’re looking for and this serial number. Thanks!
I purchased an older clark c500 y 100 curious what year it is .Serial number is y685 70 5195 and from the serial number would you be able to tell if its a continental flathead ?
1983, I can’t tell from the model but from memory they either used Continental or Waukesha, email us for parts needs: [email protected]
I have a Clark C500S30 serial # 235-654-2202. What year and motor do I have?
Somewhere between 1971 and 1972.
Hey, could I please get some information about this forklift? Serial number – Y685 131 GEF2342
Built in 1973. Yard truck. Still got lots of parts available for this. C500 series.
Have a clark C500Y50 serial number Y355-372-3502. Need to know what year this is and where I can find brake parts?
1976
What brake parts do you need? I can help