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Yale forklift serial numbers
Q: How do I decode my Yale forklift serial number?
A: Yale forklift serial number consists of four parts, and each part gives information about the lift truck to which the serial number is assigned. These four parts are the design series, the manufacturing plant, the sequence of manufacture, and the year of manufacture of the lift truck. This system of numbering has been in place since 1995. (If these instructions look familiar, it is because Yale and Hyster forklift serial numbers are interpreted the same way. Another blog post covers the basics of reading Hyster serial and model codes.)
Part 1: This section should be a combination of letters and numbers. This sequence refers to the design series and model of the forklift, according to the table to the right. Click the table for a larger image.
Part 2: This section should be a single letter. It identifies the manufacturing plant, as described below.
• A = Irvine, Scotland
• B = Craigavon, Northern Ireland
• D = Danville, IL, USA
• E = Nijmegen, The Netherlands
• F = Flemington, NJ, USA
• G = government contracts
• L = Lenoir, NC, USA
• N = Greenville, NC, USA
• R = OBU, Japan (OBU-SHI, Aichi-Ken, 474 IT)
• S = Sulligent Mfg Plant; Sulligent, AL, USA
• T = Masate, Italy
• V = Berea, KY, USA
• W = Schaeff; Sioux City, IA, USA
• X = Modena, Italy
Part 3: This section should be a number sequence. It indicates the sequence of manufacture at the manufacturing plant of the lift truck. The numbering of production models for each plant begins at 1501.
Part 4: This last section should be a single letter. It indicates the year that the lift was manufactured. 1995 began with letter S, 1996 being T, 1997 being U, and etc. The full alphabet is used, except for I, O, and Q. Below are some recent years for reference.
• X = 2000 • D = 2006 • K = 2012
• Y = 2001 • E = 2007 • L = 2013
• Z = 2002 • F = 2008 • M = 2014
• A = 2003 • G = 2009 • N = 2015
• B = 2004 • H = 2010
• C = 2005 • J = 2011
Notice that, yes, a letter can refer to multiple years. For example, “S” can refer to either 1995 or 2018. Typically, though, you will be able to tell if your forklift is 20 years old or brand new.
Shortcut on Yale models: If the model contains the letter C, it will have cushion forklift tires. if the model contains the letter P, it will have pneumatic forklift tires or pneumatic shaped solid forklift tires.
Yale forklift model numbers
Q: How do I decode my Yale forklift model number?
A: The first step to reading a Yale forklift model number is to understand which models fall under which types of Yale trucks. To the right is a table detailing which models are electric three wheels, electric four wheels, and ICEs. Click the table for a larger image.
Once you know which type of forklift you have, use the following chart to determine what the letters and numbers in your model number mean. Click on the chart to view a larger image. To download a PDF version of this chart, click here: Yale forklift model codes diagram Intella
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- Where to Find Your Forklift’s Serial Number
- How to Find a Jungheinrich Serial Number
- Where Do I Find My Raymond Forklift’s Serial Number
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I’m trying to find out the year of a Yale forklift with model no. GLC030ADJUAE083 and serial number 463732
1988
Can you help me figure out what year this model is ? I believe my numbers serial GLP050fdn- af083 I don’t know the space serial N48499 type LR
The number looks like a 7
N484997
Value ?
1989
I HAVE A 1951 YALE FORKLIFT WITH A SERIAL 7824278187. CAN SOMEONE POINT ME IN THE RIGHT WAY OF LOCATING PARTS PLEASE?
It’s ancient and doubtful many parts are available but try [email protected]
Can you help me figure out what year this model is ? I believe my numbers serial GLP050fdn- af083 I don’t know the space serial N48499 type LR
Around 1989-1990. You are missing the last digit of your serial number. You provided N48499 it should be N and then 6 digits, not just 5 you provided.
What year is GLC050RDJJVAE083
Serial # BB0464
Thanks!
Well, the serial number is missing a few digits. It should look like N123456 or P123456 Can you double check it?
looking for the age and parts manual of Yale Model# L83C00SAT071 , serial # 191848 Any help would be appreciated
1971
Please what year is my forklift?
GLP050 RCJUAE 086
s/n 409687
1985
I just bought an electric Yale. Model number ERC050RCN36SE084 S/N K602413. Most of the Model number I have broken down but the 9th X on the chart. That reefers to the “Control Type”. My number does not match any of those listed. Also the Serial number is nothing like stated in your breakdown. I guess its a Code A908 Class 1 but no date or anything. I am looking for manuals for this lift.
Hello we will contact you
Looking for help figuring out year of MFG. Model #ER-150G72S-096. Serial# P339570. I’m aware its a 72volt with 15,000lb. cap, 4 wheel sit down but help figuring anything else out would be greatly appreciated. Oh yea, it is a YALE.
ERC150 ah yes, I remember those. Cushion tires, 15,000 pound capacity. Often used around Detroit in auto plants. Many were rebuilt for Chrysler even up through the late 1990s. Yours was built around 1978.