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1 COMBATTING HEAVY EQUIPMENT THEFT An Officer’s Guide to the Proper Identification of Construction Equipment VOLUME 7 2018

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    COMBATTING HEAVY EQUIPMENT THEFT

    An Officer’s Guide to the Proper Identification of Construction Equipment

    VOLUME 7 2018

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    This guide book was produced by:George Kleinsteiber Retired Detective Constable Auto Theft Section, Criminal Investigation Bureau Ontario Provincial Police Tel: 705-791-8000 [email protected]

    Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association 5045 Orbitor Drive, Unit 12, Suite 300 Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y4 Tel: 905-629-7766 Fax: 905-629-0587

    Note: the contents of this guide book may be reproduced only with the written permission of the Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association. Credit to the OSWCA must be included and clearly visible. Additional copies of this book may be obtained free of charge, prepaid shipping, by emailing [email protected].

    DisclaimerThe writer makes every reasonable effort to represent the information contained in this book as accurate at the time it was viewed. Vehicle descriptions and V.I.N. number locations may vary depending upon the Manufacturer’s designation, but all examples shown were believed to be accurate at the time of viewing.

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    Table of ContentsBackhoe Loaders ................................................................................................................................... 4

    Compactors – Padfoot .......................................................................................................................... 7

    Compactors – Smooth Drum ............................................................................................................... 8

    Crawler Dozers ...................................................................................................................................... 9

    Excavators ........................................................................................................................................... 12

    Mini-Excavators .................................................................................................................................. 17

    Rollers .................................................................................................................................................. 22

    Skidsteer Loaders ............................................................................................................................... 23

    Track Loaders ...................................................................................................................................... 28

    Wheel Loaders ..................................................................................................................................... 29

    Acknowledgements ............................................................................................................................ 35

    IntroductionThe Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association continues to work to combat the problem of construction equipment theft.

    This guide book is designed to assist law enforcement officers in the location of public V.I.N. numbers on construction equipment. Every attempt has been made to ensure its accuracy.

    Note: in this publication, VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) has the same meaning as PIN (Product Identification Number).

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    BACKHOE LOADERS

    CASEModels480570L580B580C580D

    580E580K580L590L590M

    680680B680C680D680E

    680G680H680K680L

    780780B780C780D

    580N

    580Super N580Super NWT590Super N580N EP

    Serial Number SampleOld style – 7or 8 Digit – example .................................. 9879000 or 170445751988 and up – 10 Digit – example ..................................................JJG02137872004 and later – 9 Digit – example .................................................N5C388221 (2nd Digit is year of Manufacture)2014 – 17 Digit – example .............................................. JJGN580NCDC5811292017 – example ............................................................... JJGN58EPCHC740000VIN plate location: Older 580B, C & D models: left side of dash just inside left door of cab. On older models either under the left door on side of frame rail or under the base of the left lift arm. Do not confuse the ”ROPS” plate found inside the CAB for the VIN plate.

    CATERPILLARModels416, B, C, D, E, F420D, IT, E424D426B, C428B, C, D

    430D, E432D436B, C438B, C, D

    442D446B450E416F

    420F430F450F415F2

    416F2 420F2 430F2 450F2

    Serial Number Samplepre 2001 – 9 Digit – example ...........................................................08ZK12345 2001 – 17 Digit – example .............................................CAT0420DCFDP025672017 – VIN remains the same – example .................... CAT0420FVPF400400VIN plate location: On 416 series-right side of the machine just above base of the cylinder arm. Full VIN is stamped below it. All others have the VIN plate on the left side of machine (Hwy) above the base of the cylinder arm. The 420 series has the full VIN stamped on the right side of machine in the same location. 2017 All VIN plates are attached on left side of the machine, with public stamp of full VIN beside the VIN plate.

    HYUNDAIModelsH930C H940C HB100

    Serial Number Sample17 Digit – example ........................................................ HHKHU701PE0000403VIN plate location: On either the curb side or the highway side of the machine in front of the cab under the lift arm. Similar to Caterpillar.

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    BACKHOE LOADERS

    JCBModels214 215 217 CS

    1CX 2CX 3CX 4CX

    1CXT 4CN 5CX3CX Compact

    3CX-I4 3CX-I4 Super4CX-I4 4CX-I4 Super

    Serial Number Sample17 Digit – example .......................................................... SLP214FCXE0484824VIN plate location: On the right or left side of cab depending on model, just above the cylinder arm, same location as Caterpillar. The last 6 of the VIN may be stamped in a red box on the curb side of the frame of the machine just under the engine compartment opening. On some models it may be the full 17 Digit stamped.

    JOHN DEEREModels210C 300B 301A 302A 310A, B, C, D, E

    310SE 310SG 401B, C, D 410B, C, D, E, G 500C

    510B, C, D 610C 710B, C, D310K 310SK

    315SK 410K 710K210L 310L

    310SL 315SL 410L 710L

    Serial Number Sample13 Digit – example ....................................................................T0310SE8352182014 – 17 Digit – example .............................................. 1T0710KXJDE255298VIN plate location: Older models – (80’s) on the side of the frame behind either the left or right front wheel. On all other models the VIN plate is attached just above left (highway side) cylinder arm. Same location as Caterpillar and Case. On older model 13 Digit VIN machines the last 6 of the VIN will be stamped under the VIN plate using ”Posi-dent” stamps. On newer (2004) and up, 17 Digit VIN plates will be in the same location but the full VIN will be stamped near the plate, but not under it. It will not be a ”Posi-dent stamp only on models where it is underneath the VIN plate.

    KOMATSUModelsWB14 WB140

    WB150 WB156

    WB93R WB97, R

    WB97SWB93R5

    WB93S5 WB97R5

    WB97S5

    Serial Number Sample7 Digit – example .................................................................................. A10635717 Digit – example ........................................................KMTWB016P36124455VIN plate location: Behind the brake pedal on the firewall in the operators cab.Note: In 2017 Komatsu is no longer shipping backhoes to North America. Models are being produced for Europe and other areas of the world. But many machines are arriving in North America as ”second hand”.

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    KUBOTAModelsB26 L39 L45 M59 B26 L47 M62

    Serial Number Sample5 Digit – example .......................................................................................52245 VIN plate location: The VIN label is located on the curb side of the frame above the front axle. The full VIN is also stamped in beside the VIN label. Often when a front attachment is installed the VIN label is covered.

    NEW HOLLANDModelsLV80 LB90

    LB110 LB115

    B90B B95B, C

    B110BC B115B

    B95C B95TC

    B110C

    Serial Number Sample9 Digit – example .............................................................................. LLV00103217 Digit – example ....................................................... FNH0B95CNDHH03291VIN plate location: Same location as on older New Holland machines and Case, on highway side under support arm. On new 17 Digit VIN mod-els the plate is located on the curb side in the same location under the support arm.

    VOLVOModelsBL60B BL70BNo models were produced in 2017 for North America, but may show up as ”second hand” machines.

    Serial Number Sample17 Digit – example ..........................................................VCE0B70BP00330229VIN plate location: On the curb side (right side) of the machine below and in front of windshield similar to new style New Holland Backhoes.

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    COMPACTORS – PADFOOT

    DYNAPACModelsCA-301 CA302PD CC252PD BW124PDH BW145PDH BW177PDH BW211PD BW213PDH BW219PDHCA1300PD

    CA1500PD CA2500PD CA3500PD CA6000PDCA150PD CA2500PD CA4000PD CA510PD CA6000PD CA610PD

    CA702PD CA1400D CA1500D CA2500D CA250D CA255D CA270D CA2800D CA3500D CA3600D

    CA4000D CA1300PD CA1400PD CA150PD CA2500PD CA250D CA3600PD CA4000PD CA4600PD CA5000PD

    CA510PD CA5500PD CA6000PD CA610PD CA702PD CT3000

    Serial Number Sample8 Digit – example ................................................................................ 6632077817 Digit – example .............................................................1000158KFA014522VIN plate location: On newer units behind the top step on the highway side of the machine. On older models it may also be located on the steer-ing console or on the curb side under cab.

    VOLVO (SUPERPAC)ModelsSD45B SD45D SD45F

    Serial Number Sample17 Digit – VCESD45BL0S230004VIN plate location: Behind top step on curb side. In 2003 Volvo purchased Super Pac from Champion Manufacturing (Champion motor graders) and stopped producing these units under Superpac’s name. They are now Volvo. Call Volvo for assistance in identifying.

    CATERPILLARModelsCP44 CP56 CP64

    CP74 DS44 CS54

    CS64 CS74 CS76

    CS323C CP563C CP54B

    CP56B CP68B CP74B

    CP44 CP44B CP54B

    CP56B CP68B CP74B

    Serial Number Sample17 Digit – example ..........................................................CATCP323KEAS00219VIN plate location: On highway side rear corner of machine behind rear tire. Full VIN is stamped below plate.

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    COMPACTORS – SMOOTH DRUM

    BOMAGModelsBW-10AS BW-121A BW-140A S-35 S-46 S-812 S-1014 BMP-851BW-90AD

    BW-100-AD BW-130AD BW135AF BW142D BW172D BW-210 BW-210A BW-210PD BW145D

    BW177D BW197DH BWBW211D BW213D BW214D BW226D BW332DBW120SL-5BW120AD-5

    BW120AC-5BW135AD-5BW138AC-5BW138AD-5BW141AD-5BW151AD-5BW161AD-4BW161AD-5BW161AD0-5

    BW190AD-4HFBW190AD-5BW206AD0-5BW190AD-4AMBW213-DH4BVC

    Serial Number Sample10 Digit – example ......................................................................... DAC020278917 Digit – example: ........................................................ DAC350K7NES7P10012017 – 12 Digit – example .........................................................101462031949VIN plate location: Either on column near steering wheel or below floor of operator’s cab behind top step either highway or curb side.

    CATERPILLARModelsCP-323C CS-423E CP-433E CS-563C CS-573D CS-583D

    815F 825G 816F 826G 836G CB214

    CB224 CB334 CB335 PS-150B CS44 CS54B

    CS56B CS68B CS74B CS78BCS34 CS44

    CP44CS44B CP44B CS54B CP54B CS56B

    CP56B CS64B CP68B CS68B CS74B CP74B

    CS78B

    Serial Number Sample10 Digit – example ......................................................................... DAC020278917 Digit – example .......................................................... CATCS433VASR00329VIN plate location: On the left rear frame directly behind rear tire. The full VIN is stamped directly below or beside the VIN plate.

    HAMMModelsH5i H5i-P H7i H7iVL0 H71P H11i H11iP H12i H12iP

    H13i H13iVL0 H13iP H13iC H13i-CP H14i H14iP H16i H16i-P

    H18i H18iP H20i H20iP H20iC H20iC-P H25i H25i-VC 3410

    3410P 3411 3411P 3412 3412-HT 3412-VL0 3412-HT-VL0 3412-P 3412-HT-P

    3414 3414-HT 3414-VL0 3414-HT-VL0 3414-P 3516 3518 3520 3625-HT

    3410 3410-P 3411 3411-P 3625

    Serial Number Sample2017 – example ..................................................................................H1994161VIN plate location: On the curb side or Hwy side (depending on model) under the cab near the articulation joint. Full VIN is also stamped in under cab on curb side.

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    CRAWLER DOZERS

    CASEModels550G, H 650E, G, H, L, M 750L, M 850B, C, D, E, G, H, L, M 1150B, C, D, E, G, H, K, L, M

    1450B 1550 1650K, L 1850B, C, E, K, L, M650L

    750M 850M 1150M 1650M 2050M

    Serial Number Samplepre 1988 – 7 Digit – example ................................................................84801511988-2008 – 10 Digit – example .....................................................JJG02160152008 and up – 10 Digit – example ...............................................N7DCA160002009 – Italian made – example ......................................ZEF01850S002101002013 – 9 Digit – example ................................................................NDD0700382017 – 17 Digit – example .............................................. JJGN650LHGC100042VIN plate location: On old models-right side of cab(when sitting) near the floor. On 2008 and newer models the plate is attached near the front on the hwy side engine cover.

    CATERPILLARModelsD2 D3B, C, K D4B, C, D, E, G, H, K D5B, C, E, G, H, K, M D6B, C, D, E, G, H, K, M, N, R, T D7C, D, E, F, G, R, T D8D, E, F, K, L, N, R, T D9D, E, G, H, L, N, R, T D10, E, T

    D11TD3K2 D4K2 D5K2 D6K2 D6N D6T

    D7E D8T D9T D10T2 D11T

    Serial Number SamplePre 2001 – 8 Digit – example ..............................................................9TS123452001 – 17 Digit – example ............................................CAT00D5MC3CR019752017 – 17 Digit – example ............................................. CAT00D5KLKY202737VIN plate location: Up to D4 models, on the left side of the engine com-partment near the cab area. On D5’s up to G model, VIN plate is on hwy side infront of cab. On D5K models under the cab above the rear of the left track. On all larger models, on the rear of the machine left side up high on the end of the left frame rail and may be hidden by large ripper attachments.

    DRESSER/DRESSTA/LIUGONGModelsTD-7, R TD-8, R TD-9, R

    TD10RTD-12 TD14M

    TD-15, M TD-18 TD-20, M

    TD-25, M TD-30 TD-35

    TD-40, E TD-8 TD-9

    TD-10 TD-14 TD-15

    TD-20 TD-25 TD-40

    Serial Number Sample14 Digit – example: ................................................................ 4370001U000599Dresser split became Komatsu. 2017 Dressta is now part of Liugong

    VIN plate location: On smaller machines, on the kick plate behind the driver’s feet, as shown. On large machines, in the engine compartment on firewall on the right (curb) side. It is necessary to open the engine hood to observe.

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    CRAWLER DOZERS

    KOMATSUModelsD21A D21P D31EX, PX D37EX, PX D38E D39EX, PX D41E-6C D41P-6C D45A, P D51EX, PX

    D53A D57S D61EX-15, PX D65EX, PX D65WX D68-ESS D85EX-15, PX D155AX-5B D275AX-5 D335A-5

    D375A D475A D555A-3 D575D37EXi-23 D37PXi-23 D37EX-23 D37PX-23 D37EX-24 D37PX-24

    D39EXi-23 D39PXi-23 D39EXi-24 D39PXi-24D39EX-23 D39PX-23 D39EX-24 D39PX-24 D51EXi-22 D51PXi-22

    D61EXi-23 D65EX-17 D65EXi-18 D65WX-17WHD85EX-15 D85EXi-18 D155AX-7 D275AX-5WH D375A-6 D475A-5

    Serial Number Sample4, 5 or 7 Digit – example................................................. 4581, G1030 P08556717 Digit – example .........................................................KMTHD030C290076412014 – 17 Digit – example ............................................ KMT0D122C010904892017 – 17 Digit – example ...........................................KMT0D129AGBB60276

    VIN plate location: Left outside of cab behind door area. On some 2010-2013 machines, on the front left side of the engine cover plate. On older models, in the cab behind the driver’s seat.

    LIEBHERRModelsPR716 PR726

    PR731 PR734

    PR736 PR744

    PR746 PR756

    PR766 PR776

    Serial Number Sample11 Digit – example ......................................................................PR731CL-1095VIN plate location: Hwy side on front of engine panel

    NEW HOLLANDModelsD75 DC80 D85B

    D95B DC100 C185

    C190 DC1807D

    D125C D150C D180C

    Serial Number Sample8 Digit – example ................................................................................ 131411029 Digit – example ............................................................................. N7DC95602VIN plate location: On the kickpad behind the driver’s left foot. On new model machines the VIN plate is attached up high at the front of the machine on the highway side, similar to Case. As of 2017 New Holland no longer imports Bulldozers into North America.

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    CRAWLER DOZERS

    JOHN DEEREModels450H, J, K550H, J, K

    650H, J, K700C, E, J, K,

    750C, D, E, H, J, K850C, D, J, K

    950J, K1050C, J, K

    764High Speed Rubber Track

    Serial Number Sample13 Digit – example ...................................................................T0450HH86386513 Digit (Liebherr Mfr.) – example ......................................... LU1050C00528817 Digit – example ..........................................................1T0700KXHDE255234VIN plate location: As shown. Other locations for the VIN plate are directly under the edge of the left (highway) side driver’s door, or above the track on the right side of the machine in the same location. On 700H the VIN plate is on the hwy side under the cab above the track. On 700J and K models the VIN plate is attached to the front edge of the step plate on the curb side of the operators cab. On 2017 950K the VIN plate is attached to the front curb side of engine hood halfway down. On 450 models up to K models it is on the hwy side down front just above the track. On J & K models it is also under the cab on the hwy side above the track.

    INTERNATIONAL/HOUGH/DRESSERModelsTD-7 TD-8

    TD-9 TD-12

    TD-15 TD-18

    TD-20 TD-25

    TD-30 TD-35

    TD-40

    Serial Number Sample14 Digit – example ................................................................. 4370001U000599In 1982 International/Hough was purchased by Dresser. In 1988 Dresser was purchased by Komatsu.

    VIN plate location: On smaller machines, on the kick plate behind drivers feet. On large machines, in the engine compartment on the firewall on either the right or left side.

    FIAT ALLISModels8 10, B, C 11 14

    16, B 21, B, C 31 41

    650 FD5 FD7 FD9

    FD10 FD14C FD20 FD30

    FD40 FD50 FD80 FD175

    FD195L FD255 HD9

    Serial Number Sample12 Digit – example ......................................................................20BC1T008020Fiat Allis was absorbed into CNH Global and is now branded under New Holland Construction.

    VIN plate location: On smaller models, on Plate attached to firewall under dashboard in driver’s compartment, or on left side driver’s toolbox. On larger machines, may be on engine firewall, or stamped in to final drive case, at right rear of machine, under cab and just over top of track.

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    EXCAVATORS

    CASEModels40LC 125B 170B 220B 688 880 888 9007

    9010 1080 1085 1086 1088 1187 1280 1286

    CK62 CX75C CX80C CX120 CX130 CX130C CX145CSR CX160

    CX160CCX210 CX210C CX235CSR CX250 CX250C CX300C CX350C

    CX470C CX700B CX800 CX800BCX80C CX130D CE160D CE210D

    CE250D CE300D CE350D CE490D CE500D CE750D CE210DLR CE250DLR

    Serial Number Sample10 Digit – example ......................................................................... DAC02027892014 – 17 Digit – example ............................................ DAC350K7NES7P10012017 – 17 Digit – example ..........................................HHKHMC15PH2000024VIN plate location: On full size machines, right side lower on the lower edge of the cab below the windshield (same as Caterpillar and John Deere) Some large model machines may have the VIN plate in the cab near op-erators right hand. The VIN plate is glued on older models. New ones with the large VIN plate maybe attached with polished stainless rivets. On mid-size models it may be glued on somewhere near the boom assembly.

    CATERPILLARModels205206211212213214

    215224225227229231

    235311, F312, E313314E315

    316E318, E, F320, E, F321D322325

    326F328D330336, E, F345349

    374, F385390313F315F316F

    323F325F330F335F349F352F

    390F

    Serial Number SamplePre 2001 – 8 Digit – example ............................................................. 4SS014982001 – 17 Digit – example .............................................CAT0385BCANS002372017 – 17 Digit – example: ...............................................CAT0323FLYEJ00124VIN plate location: Right side exterior of the operators cab below the win-dow. Same location as Case and John Deere. On pre 1990 models there may be a second VIN plate on either the left side of the operators seat as you open the door, or it may be on the curb side in the cab by the opera-tors right foot. On an old 215, 225 and 235 model machines the VIN plate is attached on the curb side of the right boom arm just above the ladder.

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    EXCAVATORS

    DAEWOO/DOOSANModels015 030 035 055 070 130 170 175 220 225

    255 280 290 330 400 450 DX85-R3 DX140, LC-R3 DX175 DX180, LC-3

    DX225, LC-3 DX235-LCR DX255-LC3 DX300, LC-5 DX340 DX350-LC5 DX420, LC-5 DX460 DX480 DX490-LC5

    DX520 DX530LC-5 DX633 DX700-LC SOLAR225 SOLAR300 SOLAR340 SOLAR420 SOLAR470 DX140LC-5

    DX140LCR-5 DX180LC-5 DX225LC-5 DX235LCR-5 DX255LC-5 DX300LC-5 DX350LC-5 DX420LC-5 DX490LC-5 DX530LC-5

    Serial Number Sample3, 4, or 5 Digit – example .....................................................................164, 110517 Digit – example .........................................................DHKHEBK0T70001000VIN plate location: Same as Caterpillar and John Deere. In 2005 Daewoo was sold to Doosan.

    HITACHIModelsEX100 EX110 EX160 EX200 EX230 EX270 EX330 EX450 EX550

    EX750 EX1000 EX1100 EX1200 EX2500 UH07 UH12 UH045 UH082

    UH083 UH122 UH123 UH143 UH172 UH181 UH261 ZX130-5 ZX160LC-5

    ZX180LC-5 ZX210LC-5 ZX250LC-5 ZX290LC-5 ZX350LC-5 ZX380LC-5 ZX470LC-5 ZX570LC-5 ZX870LC-5

    ZX250LC-6 ZX300LC-6 ZX350LC-6 ZX380LC-6 ZX470LC-6 ZX670LC-6 ZX870LC-6 ZX75US-5 ZX85USB-5

    ZX135US-6 ZX245USLC-6 ZX210F-3 ZX240F-3 ZX290F-3 ZX370F-3

    Serial Number Sample7 to 10 Digit – example ............................................ 12L-30858, 13KP 00135517 Digit – example .......................................................HCMBAM00P000340002017 17 Digit – example ............................................... 1FFDDR70VGF940193VIN plate location: Same location as Case, Caterpillar and John Deere. Right side of operator’s cab below windshield.

    HYUNDAIModelsR130 LC-3 R160 LC-3 R180 LC-3 R210 LC-3 R250 LC-3 R290 LC-3 R320 LC-3 R360 LC-3

    SK485 R450 LC-3 SK850 SK170C SK210LC SK260 SK295 SK350

    R140 R145 R160 R180 R210 R220 R235 R250

    R260 R290 R300 R320 R330 R380 R480 R520

    R1200HX140L HX145LCR HX160L HX180L HX220L HX220LR HX235LCR

    HX260L HX300L HX300LR HX330L HX380L HX480L HX520L

    Serial Number Sample11 Digit – example ........................................................................EL01FF1043317 Digit – example .........................................................HHKHN623JD00000662017 – 17 Digit – example ........................................... HHKHK801TH0000458VIN plate location: Same as John Deere, Case and Caterpillar. Right hand side of operator’s cab below windshield.

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    EXCAVATORS

    JOHN DEEREModels70 80 110 120 160 190 200

    230 2909 330 370 450 460 490

    493 495 550 590 85075G 85G

    130G 135G 160G 180G 210G 245G 250G

    290G 350G 380G 470G 670G 870G75G

    85G 130G 135G 160GLC 180GLC 210G 245GLC

    250GLC 300GLC 350GLC 380GLC 470GLC 670GLC 870GLC

    Serial Number Sampleup to 2004 – 13 Digit – example ...............P00110X020133 FF892DC0019222014 – 17 Digit – example .............................................1FF085DXPA00168852017 – 17 Digit – example .............................................1FF470GXPGF235033 VIN plate location: Same as John Deere, Case and Caterpillar. VIN plate is located on right side of operator’s cab below side window.

    JCBModelsJS70 JS115 JS130 JS145

    JS160 JS180 JS190JS200

    JS210 JS220 JS240 JS260

    JS330 JS360JS145 JS160

    JS190 JS220 JS260 JS330

    JS360 JZ235JS131 JS145

    JS160 JS190 JS220 JS300

    JS330 JS370

    Serial Number Sample6 Digit – example: 75885317 Digit – JCB2400VE69132456VIN plate location: VIN is located on the front of the operator’s cab. It may be on the front left or right, wherever there is space to attach the VIN plate. JCB do not import large model excavators into North America.

    KOBELCOModels17SR 27SR 30SR 50SR 70SR 80CS ED150 ED185 SK115

    SK130 SK135 SK150 ED180 SK200 SK210 SK235 SK260 SK295

    SK350 SK485 SK850SK75SR SK85CS SK140SRLC ED160 SK210LC SK260LC

    SK230SRLC SK260SRLC SK350LC SK500LCSK75SR SK85CS SK140SRLC ED160 SK170LC SK210LC

    SK230LC SK260LC SK270LRC SK300LC SK350LC SK500LC

    Serial Number Sample7 Digit – example ................................................................................ YCU-12189 Digit – example ............................................................................ LA07-030622017 – 9 Digit – example ...............................................................YH08-11303VIN plate location: On older models, the VIN plate is located under the door on the highway side of the machine. On 2013 and newer models it is in the same location on the right side exterior of the driver’s cab below the window, the same as Caterpillar and John Deere.

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    EXCAVATORS

    KOMATSUModelsPC100 PC120 PC128 PC150 PC180 PC200 PC210 PC220 PC228

    PC250 PC270 PC280 PC300 PC350 PC400 PC600 PC750 PC800

    PC1100 PC1250 PC2000 PC3000 PC4000PC138 PC170 PC210 HB215

    PC228 PC240 PC290 PC360 PC390 PC490 PC650 PC800 PC1250

    PC138USLC-11 PC170LC-10 PC210LC-10 HB215LC-1 PC228USLC-10 PC240LC-11 PC290LC-10 PC290LC-10SL

    Serial Number Sample6 Digit – example .................................................................................... A834622014 – 17 Digit – example ............................................KMTHB001T030024362017 – 17 Digit – example ...........................................KMTWB001L36A21521VIN plate location: Same location as Case, Caterpillar and John Deere. The public stamping of the full VIN can be found on the front of the machine between the 2 hydraulic arms on a flat surface. Komatsu place a small decal bearing the word KOMATSU over their stampings.

    LIEBHERRModelsR900 R904 R906 R914 R916 R924 R926

    R934 R944 R954 R962 R964 R974 R984

    R992 R995R924 R926 R934 R936 R944E

    R946 R950SME R954 R956 R960 R966 R970

    R976 R980SMER920 R924 R926 R934-C R936

    R944C R946 R950 R950SME

    Serial Number Sample7 Digit – example .................................................................................649-51752017 – 17 Digit – example ............................................WLHZ1444KZ0043458VIN plate location: Curb side on the front of the machine near the support ladder. Stamped VIN may be found nearby.

    LINK BELTModels1600 2650 2700 2800 3400 3900 4300 5800 130LX 210LX

    250X3300X3350X3470X3130X2160X2210X2240X2290X2350X2

    460X275X380X3135145X3225235X3130X3160X3210X3

    250X3300X3350X3470X3130X2160X2210X2240X2290X2350X2

    460X2700X2800X275X375MB80X380SB130X4135145X3

    160X4210X4225235X3245X4SA250X4300X4350X4490X4750X4

    Serial Number Sample8 Digit – example .............................................................. E4I9-1651 K3J26322 17 Digit – example ..........................................................SMT200H6T00S01106VIN plate location: Same location as Case, Caterpillar and John Deere. On some older models the VIN plate may be attached inside the cab.

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    SAMSUNGModelsSE170 W SE210LG-3 SE50-3 SE240LC-3 SE280LC-3 SE350

    Serial Number Sample7 Digit – example ...................................................AFY1832 FCY1246 EJY0112VIN plate location: Same as Case, Caterpillar and most other Manufactur-ers. In 1998 Samsung was purchased by Volvo and Samsung no longer build heavy excavators.

    VOLVOModelsEC55 EC140 EC150 EC210 EC235 EC240 EC250

    EC290 EC330 EC340 EC360 EC380 EC460EC140D

    ECR145D EC160D EC220D EC250D EC300D ECR305C EC340D

    EC350D EC380D EC480D EC480C EC700CEC140E ECR145E

    EC160E EC220E ECR235E EC250E EC300E ECR305C EC350E

    EC380E EC480E EC750EEC480EHR EC700CHR

    Serial Number Sample13 Digit – example ................................................................... EC290LCCO338117 Digit – example ........................................................... VCEC360BJ0S5800072017 – 17 Digit – example ..................................................EC330LBLCV10019VIN plate location: Same as Case, Caterpillar and most other Manufacturers.

    NEW HOLLANDModelsE70 E80 E130 E160 E175 E215

    Serial Number Sample7 Digit – example: ..................................................................................7153811 New Style-N8DA12319 (2nd Digit is year of Manufacture 8=2008 9=2009)

    VIN plate location: Same location as Case and Caterpillar. Plate may be held on with 2 sided tape or round pop rivets. Also check inside the cab near the operator’s right elbow position.As of 2014 New Holland no longer build large excavators but still build mini’s.

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    MINI-EXCAVATORS

    GEHLModels153223283Z303353

    373383Z503Z603753Z

    8031202Z17Z27Z35

    Z45Z80Z17Z25Z35

    GEN2Z45GEN2Z55Z80

    GEN2M08M100

    Serial Number Sample8 Digit – example ................................................................................ 1380087817 Digit – example .......................................................... GHL0383ZT00013458VIN plate location: On the front left (Highway side) corner of the machine directly under the cab.

    CATERPILLARModels300.9D301.4C301.5301.6C301.8302.5303

    303.5305305.5307308300.9301.4C

    301.7D302.2D304.2D302.7D303.5E304E305E

    305.5E308E2300.9D301.4C301.7D302.4D302.7D

    303E303.5E303.5E2304E2304.5E2XTC303.5E2305E2

    307E2307E2

    Serial Number SamplePre 2001 – 8 Digit – example .............................................................7BZ123452001 – 17 Digit – example ............................................. CAT03025K4AZ027082017 – 17 Digit – example ............................................. CAT3045EPFXT00130VIN plate location: On the front of the machine below the cab wherever there is room for the VIN plate. Depending on size of machine, either on left front corner of machine or on side of knuckle boom, as shown in photo, similar to Case.

    CASEModelsCX17B CX27B CX31B

    CX36B CX50B CX55B

    CX75 CX80CX17B

    CX27B CX31B CX36B

    CX55BCX17C CX26C

    CX33C CX37C CX57C

    CX60C

    Serial Number Sample8 Digit – example ............................................................................. N8TN02712 (2nd Digit is year of Manufacturer)17 Digit – example .........................................................DAC270K5N7SAH15592017 – 17 Digit – example .............................HHKHMC15PH2000024 (Korea) .............................................................................. NSUC37CCNZLN51014 (Italy)VIN plate location: Usually on the face of the machine, depending upon space available to attach it with either bright aluminum rivets glued on with 2 sided tape. On left or right front corner of machine or on side of knuckle boom, as shown in photo.

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    MINI-EXCAVATORS

    HITACHIModelsEX17UEX27UEX35UEX50U

    EX60UZaxis80Zaxis120Zaxis135US

    Zaxis160LCZX8-2ZX10UZX14-3

    ZX17U-2ZX27U-3FZX33U-5AZX38U-5A

    ZX48U-5AZX66U-5AZX65USB-5AZ17U-5

    ZX26U-5ZX35U-5ZX50U-5ZX60USB-5

    Serial Number Sample7 Digit – example .................................................................................10E-173610 Digit – example ..........................................................................1BSP22038817 Digit – example .........................................................HCM1CG00C000498212017 – 17 Digit – example ............................................HCMAFC60P00288097VIN plate location: On older machines, on the hwy side on the front of the machine where ever there is space to attach it. Stamped VIN should be found close by.

    JCBModels8008CTS 8018CTS 8025ZTS 8029CTS 8035ZTS

    8040ZTS 8045ZTS 8055RTS100C-148Z-1

    51R-1 55Z-1 57C-1 65R-1 67C-1

    8008CTS8010CTS80014CTS80018CTS8020CTS

    8025ZTS8026CTS8030ZTS8035ZTS85Z-1

    86C-190Z-1

    Serial Number Sample17 Digit – example ...........................................................SLP080326E1177048VIN plate location: On the front face of the machine either on the right or left side.

    JOHN DEEREModels1517D17ZX25

    27D27ZTS3035D

    35ZTS5050D50ZTS

    60D17D27D35G

    50G60G17G26G

    35G50G60G

    Serial Number Sample13 Digit – example ...................................... T0017ZX219971 FF050ZX24044717 Digit – example ..........................................................1FF060GXHA00163922017 – 17 Digit – example .............................................1FF030GXEGK265002VIN plate location: Depending on size of machine, either on the left front corner of the machine or on the side of the boom or wherever there is room to attach.

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    MINI-EXCAVATORS

    KOMATSUModelsPC09PC12PC15PC18PC20PC27

    PC30PC35PC40PC45PC50PC55

    PC58PC78PC27MR-3PC35MR-3PC45MR-3PC45MR-3

    PC78US-8PC88MR-8PCE88MR-10PC30MR-5PC35MR-5PC45MR-5

    PC55MR-5PC78US-10PC88MR-10

    Serial Number Sample4 or 5 Digit – examples ................................................................... 2379 3719517 Digit – example ......................................................... KMTPC212C04016229VIN plate location: On right front edge of cab under window glass or on left side of boom on front of frame. Depending on the size and model of machine it may move to a slightly different location, but will always be near the bottom of the boom arm. On new 17 Digit models.near the bottom of the boom arm. Attached with drive nails.

    KOBELCOModelsSK10SRSK17SRSK20SR

    SK27SRSK28SR-6SK30R-6

    SK35SR-6SK45SRX-6SK55SRX-6

    SK17SRSK25SRSK30SR

    SK35SRSK45SRSK55SRX

    Serial Number SampleOlder models – 7 Digit – example ......................................................PW381662010 and up – 8 Digit – example......................................................LF4-018652017 – 9 Digit – example ............................................................... PX17-41661VIN plate location: On older models a thin plate with the stamped num-ber is attached on the highway side of the machine below the cab. This plate is attached with pop rivets. On 2010 and up the plate is attached to the front of the machine near the boom arm in several locations, wherever it will fit. On the left side of the face of the cab directly below the operators foot pedals, or on the curb side on the face of the cab to the right of the knuckleboom.

    KUBOTAModelsKX41KX41-2KX61-2KX71KX101KX121-2KX151KX161-2KX191

    RX301RX302RX303K008-3KX91-3KX057-4KX080-3U17U25U35

    U45U55K008-3KX018-4KX71-3KX91-3KX040-4KX057-4KX080-4

    U17U25U35-4U55-4K008-3T4KX018-4KX71-3ST4KX033-4KX040-4

    KX057-4KX080-4SU17U25U35-4U55-4

    Serial Number Sample5 Digit – example .......................................................................................1116617 Digit – example .......................................................... JKUU0354T01H10023 2017 – 17 Digit – example ........................................... WKFRGF1500Z043395VIN plate location: On right (curb) side front edge of the cab under the window glass. Depending on size and model of machine it may move to a slightly different location, but will always be near the bottom of the boom arm. Similar to Komatsu. Stamped VIN on top of knuckleboom.

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    MINI-EXCAVATORS

    LIUGONGModels904C906C908C915C922LC

    925LC933LCCLG904CCLG906CCLG908C

    CLG904DCLG906DCLG908DCLG925LLCLG922E

    CLG925ECLG915ECLG922DCLG915DCLG925D

    CLG930ECLG936DCLG936ECLG950E

    Serial Number Sample17 Digit – example ........................................................... CLG00904T00025765 VIN plate location: On the top of the boom joint at the bottom of the exca-vator arm. Depending on size and model of machine it may move to a slightly different location, but will always be near the bottom of the boom arm.

    MELROE (BOBCAT)Models320322324325328

    331334337341418

    425E32E35E42E45

    418324E26E32E35i

    E35E42E45E50E55

    E63E85418E20E26

    E32iE32E35iE35E42

    E45E50E55E63E85

    Serial Number Sample9 Digit – example .............................................................................. 5623162662017 – 8 Digit – example ............................................................... B3WZ11001 Note: In 2014 Melroe joined with Doosan

    VIN plate location: On either the right or left side on the front face of the machine below operator’s cab, as shown in photo.

    MITSUBISHIModelsME25 ME40 MM35 MM45 MM55 MX55 2017 models: No models were being manufactured in 2017Note: This product is often fraudulently painted to resemble a Caterpillar machine and sold for more money. If the machine you are examining has a VIN number that starts with E1F you are looking at a Mitsubishi. Refer to Caterpillar for a sample of their VIN numbers. Caterpillar own the ”rights” to the black and red ”shark fin logo labels.”

    Serial Number Sample8 Digit – example ................................................................................ E1F00101VIN plate location: On the curb side of the operators cab, similar to Caterpillar. On the right (curb) side of the cab below the window, or on the opposite side of knuckle boom. Depending on size and model of the machine it may be found on either side of the knuckle boom

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    MINI-EXCAVATORS

    TAKEUCHIModelsTB015TB016TB025TB30URTB045

    TB108TB125TB135TB138FRTB145

    TB153FRTB175TB180RTB108TB016

    TB228TB235TB250TB260TB285

    TB1140TB210RTB216TB216HTB230

    TB240TB260TB290TB2150TB280FR

    Serial Number Sample7 Digit – example ...................................................................................11512349 Digit – example .............................................................................. 216100054VIN plate location: On the right or left side of the front face of the ma-chine below operator’s compartment. Similar to Melroe (Bobcat). On 2014 and newer models at the bottom of the boom arm on top of the yoke.

    VOLVOModels281283EC20C

    EC35CEC55CECR25D

    ECR38ECR58DECR88D

    EC20DEC210DEC35D

    EC60EEW60EECR25D

    ECR40DECR58DECR88D

    Serial Number Sample7 Digit – example ...................................................................................281157417 Digit – example .......................................................... VCE0EC58A000112752017 – 17 Digit – example ................................................EC210BLCV1004566VIN plate location: On the front face of the machine below the operator’s compartment. Dependent on size of machine it may be located anywhere on the front face of the machine. On new models full VIN will be stamped in on top of knuckleboom.

    YANMARModelsB2B3B5ViO17ViO20

    ViO27ViO35ViO45ViO55ViO80

    SV08SV100Vi017Vi020-3Vi025-6

    Vi027-5BVi035-6Vi045-6AVi0556AVi080-1

    SV08-1ASV100-2SV08-1BVi017-AVi025-6A

    Vi035-6AVi045-6AVi055-6AVi080-1ASV100-2A

    Serial Number Sample6 Digit – example .................................................................................... 89985B17 Digit – example ......................................................... YMHC128YPDYJ27554VIN plate location: On the right or left side of the front face of the ma-chine below the operator’s compartment. Similar to Melroe (Bobcat). On 2014 and newer, on the left side(highway)of the boom. Vin plate may be either a metal plate or foil label.

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    VOLVOModelsABGPTR240DD140BDD140C

    DD120BDD120CPT125

    PT125CDD110BDD105

    DD35BDD30BDD25B

    DD15CR30CR24

    Serial Number Sample17 Digit – example ..........................................................VCED120BC0S287166VIN plate location: On curb side back side of front roller unit.

    HAMMModelsHD8VVHD10CVV

    HD12VVHD13IVV

    HDIVVHD70IVV

    HD80IVVHD90IVV

    HD1010IVVHD120IVV

    HD140IVVDV70IVV

    Serial Number Sample8 Digit – example ................................................................................H1770068VIN plate location: On smaller rollers- in the articulation joint. On larger rollers, near the driver’s point of entry into the cab.

    BOMAGModelsBW900-50BW90AD-5BW100ADM-5BW100SL-5

    BW120BW135BW138BW141

    BW151BW161BW190BW191

    BW206BW11BW27

    Serial Number Sample12 Digit – example ......................................................................101462031940VIN plate location: On curb side on front half of articulating unit.

    ROLLERS

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    CASEModels4045XT60XT75XT85XT90XT95XT410

    4204304354404454504651825B

    18351845CSR130SR150SR175SV185SR200SR220

    SR250SV250SV300SR130SR160SR175SV185SR210

    SR220SR250SV250SV300TR270TR320TV380SR130

    SR160SR175SV185SR210SR240SR270SV280SV300

    SV340TR270TR310TR340TV380

    Serial Number Sample10 Digit – example ...........................................................................JAF02421689 Digit – example ............................................................................ N8M48495017 Digit – example ......................................................... JAFSR160PDM4778402017 – 17 Digit – example ............................................. JAFSV340LGM425944VIN plate location: On pre 2001 machines, the plate was behind the oper-ators left knee in the cab. Beginning in 2001 to 2008 it was moved to be-hind the operators right knee. Beginning in 2008 a new VIN plate design was attached on the left side behind the cab, under the left support arm. In 2013 on some models it was attached on the curb side (right) in the same area as the left location. Some new models 2014 and up, have the plate attached on the rear of the machine under the base of the left lift arm. (similar to old style Bobcat and Caterpillar) Location is determined by space available for securing the plate, always with two-sided tape (which will be white in colour, not black.

    SKIDSTEER LOADERS

    BOBCAT (MELROE) (IR)Models453553751753763773863864873963

    A300A770S70S100S185S205S330S750S770S850

    T110T140T180T190T300T630T650T750T770T870

    S70S100S130S510S530S550S570S590S630S650

    S750S770S850A770MT52MT55T110T550T590T630

    T650T750T770T870S70S450S550S570S590S595

    S630S650S740S770S850A770T450T550T590T595

    T630T650T740T750T770T870

    Serial Number Sample9 Digit – example: ...............................5144, 18702, A3W611011, AHGL11001VIN plate location: On smaller models, on the left side at the rear, under the left support arm, same as Caterpillar. On larger machines on the left (highway) side behind the cab towards the rear of machine under the left lift arm. Beginning on 2014 models the plate may be on the curb side of the machine, behind the cab and between the lift arm and the hydraulic support arm. Location depends upon space to attach the plate with large pop rivets.

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    CATERPILLARModels216226228236242

    246248252262267

    272277287226B236D

    242D246D262D272D272-XHP

    247B257D277D287D259D

    279D289D299D226D232D

    236D242D246D262D272D

    272DXHP272D2272D2XHP

    Serial Number SamplePre 2001 – 8 Digit – example .............................................................4ZN123452001 – 17 Digit – example ........................................... CAT00262LCED0016602017 – 17 Digit – example ...............................................CAT0259DJFTL10686VIN plate location: On smaller models, on the left side at the rear of the machine, under the left support arm. On larger models the plate is found on the left side (highway) behind the cab under the lift arm (similar to Melroe Bobcat). Beginning in 2014 the plate may also be found on the right side (curb) similar to the left side location. In 2014 Caterpillar began stamping the full 17 Digit VIN on the front of the machine as shown by the arrow in the photo.

    GEHLModels164020763640424046254640

    483556255635564066366640

    7810CTL55CTL65CTL75CTL85V270

    3640E4240E4640E5240E5640E6640E

    R160R165R190R220R260V270

    R105R135R150R165R190R220

    GEN2V330GEN2V400V420RT165

    RT210GEN3RT250GEN3VT320

    Serial Number Sample5 Digit – example .......................................................................................11385Beginning in 2005 – 17 Digit – example ....................... GHL03935T000018222017 – 17 Digit – example ............................................ GHL0R165G0D198416VIN plate location: The VIN label on older machines is on the right side at the rear of the machine, under the right support arm. Newer models have the VIN label attached on the rear, left inside (highway side), same as Bobcat and Caterpillar. Gehl and Mustang are owned by the Manitou Group and resemble each other.

    JCBModels160165180185225260280

    3203601105208S135155175

    205225260280300330150T

    205T225T260T300T320T155175

    205225260280300330205T

    225T260T300T320T325T

    Serial Number Sample17 Digit – example ..................SLP1855AXE7468967, GE0300WVAA1745600VIN plate location: On single arm models on the right side at the rear of the machine, near the right support arm. On all other older model machines, the same location as Bobcat and Caterpillar on the rear inside of the left (highway) side support arm. On 2014 model machines JCB use a mylar type VIN label instead of the older metal plate. JCB stamp the VIN on the machine near the VIN plate and put a red box around it to make it more visible.

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    SKIDSTEER LOADERS

    KUBOTAModelsSVL75 SVL95 SSV65 SSV75

    Serial Number Sample17 Digit – example: ...........................................................JKUC0752T01S28941VIN plate location: On the front of the machine on the highway side below the driver’s compartment.

    KOMATSUModelsSK510SK714SK815

    SK818SK820SK1020

    SK1026CK20CK25

    CK30CK35SK510-5

    SK714-5SK814-5SK820-5

    Serial Number Sample17 Digit – example ...................................................... KMDSK010P36A800001VIN plate location: on the right side at the rear of the machine under the left support arm. The full 17 Digit VIN is stamped in near the VIN Plate Location. Note: As of 2014 Komatsu are no longer building skidsteer loaders for the North American Market.

    JOHN DEEREModels607090125170250270313315

    309320323326328329332333375

    44755575667577758875CT322CT332313320E

    326E328E332E319E323E329E333E312GR316GR

    318G320E324E330G332G317G323E331G

    Serial Number Sample13 Digit – example ...................................................................KV0270B2705222010 – 17 Digit – example ............................................. 1T0318DATA01871992017 – 17 Digit – example .............................................. 1T0314GAAGJ305507VIN plate location: On the old style machines the VIN plate is located up high on the right side ROPS support. On newer style (mid 2000’s), on the right side support in the cab on the side by the operators right knee. On 2010 and up, the plate is on the right side of the machine (curbside) behind the operators cage. On 13 Digit VIN plates, the last 6 of the VIN are stamped underneath. On equipment with 17 Digit VIN plates the full VIN is stamped close to the VIN plate, but not under it.

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    MUSTANGModels9402012202120262041204420502054

    205620762086209021092700V3300V3935

    20122026204120442054205620762086

    1350R1500R1650R1750RT1900R2100RT2200R2500RT

    2600R2700V3300V4000V1050R1350R1500R1650R

    1900R2200R2600R2700V3300V4000V4200V1650RT

    1750RT2200RT2500RT3200VT

    Serial Number Sample6 Digit – example .....................................................................................1192842005 – 17 Digit – example ......................................... MMC020255P00001123 ........................................................................................ MMC02700B000440812017 – 17 Digit – example .......................................... MMC1050RB0D185001VIN plate location: On the right side at the rear of the machine, under the right support arm. On large track machines the VIN label may be found on left (highway) side under lift arm, similar to Caterpillar and Bobcat. Gehl and Mustang are owned by the Manitou Group and resemble each other.

    LIUGONGModelsCLG325375CLG375365A380CLG385365A375A

    375B385ACLG355ACLG365A11CLG36B111CLG375A111CLG375B111-PERKINSCLG375B1V

    CLG385A111CLG385B111CLG385B1VCLG395B111CLG365BCLG375B111-YANMARCLG385B

    Serial Number Sample6 Digit – example .....................................................................................80023317 Digit – example .......................................................... CLG0375BLDS002039VIN plate location: In 2005 the VIN plate was located on the front cross member in front of the operators compartment. In 2007 it was moved to the left rear on the highway side.

    NEW HOLLANDModelsL553L555LX465LX485LX565LX665

    LX785LX865LX885LX985LS140LS150

    LS160LS170LS180LS190C190C227

    C232213216218220221

    223225230L150L160L175

    L180L213L216L218L220L221

    L228L230L234C227C232C234

    C238

    Serial Number Sample6 Digit – example .....................................................................................1342539 Digit – example ............................................................................ N7M460099 (held on with two-sided tape)17 Digit – example ....................................................... CMU0L185NAM418685VIN plate location: On most older models it is located on the right (curb) side of the cab post inside the cab near the operators right knee, same as John Deere. On the LX785 it is found on right (curb) side at the front of the ROPS cage. On newer models the VIN plate is located on the right side (curb) of the machine directly above the right front tire or track.

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    SKIDSTEER LOADERS

    TAKEUCHIModelsTL130TL220TL230TL240

    TL250TL230TL10TL12

    TS50RTS60RTS70RTS50V

    TS60VTS70VTL8TL10V2

    TL12R2TL12V2TS80R2TS80V2

    Serial Number Sample9 Digit – example .............................................................................. 22400098311 Digit – example ........................................................................T3R06000455VIN plate location: On the left side at the rear of the machine, under the left support arm. Similar to Caterpillar and Bobcat. On 2016 and newer VIN plate is on the front of the machine in front of operator’s door.

    THOMASModels85105133

    135153165

    170175225

    243245250

    25585105

    137153175

    185250255

    85105137

    153175185

    250255

    Serial Number Sample8 Digit – example ................................................................................ LE001355VIN plate location: On the left or right side at the rear of the machine, under the support arm. Similar to Bobcat and Caterpillar.

    VOLVOModelsMC60MC70MC80MC90MC110MC115

    MC135MCT125MCT135SL110MC60CMC70C

    MC85CMC95CMC110CMC115CMC135CMCT85C

    MCT110CMCT125CMCT135CMC60CMC70CMC85C

    MC95CMC110CMC115CMC135CMCT85CMCT110C

    MCT125CMCT135C

    Serial Number SampleUp to 2005 – 11 Digit – example ............................................... MC60D1032312005 and later – 17 Digit – example ............................ VCEM110B907008973VIN plate location: On the left or right side at the rear of the machine, un-der the left or right support arm, similar to Bobcat and Caterpillar. From 2016 and later the VIN plate was moved to the curb side of the machine under the support arm.

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    JOHN DEEREModels455G555G605C655C

    655G755D755G605C

    655C755K605K655K

    755K605K655K755K

    Serial Number Sample13 Digit – example .....................................T0455GA838887, LU755DX01077317 Digit – example ...........................................................1T0655KXCEE255403VIN plate location: Same as on Caterpillar, except on older 455D models the VIN plate is on the front left side of the tool box, beside the operator in the cab. On 17 Digit VIN models the full 17 Digit should be stamped in near the VIN plate.

    CATERPILLARModels931933C933C

    LGP939C953C, D

    963C, D973C, D953D

    963D973D953K

    963K973D973DSH

    973DWH963KWH

    Serial Number SamplePre 2002 – 8 Digit – example ............................................................ 4MS123452002 and newer – 17 Digit – example ......................... CAT0973CD4MS12345VIN plate location: On the left side of the machine on the lift arm support in front of the cab. The VIN is also stamped beside the plate. After 2002 the full 17 Digit are on the VIN plate and stamped in nearby.

    CASEModels455B, C 855C, D, E

    Serial Number Sample7 Digit – example ...................................................................................307550010 Digit – example ...........................................................................JAK0006025VIN plate location: On right side of kickboard behind operators left or right foot. Same location as Case crawler dozers.As of 2014 Case no longer build Track Loaders.

    TRACK LOADERS

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    CASE (OLD STYLE)ModelsW9 W10 W12 W15 W18 W20 W24

    Serial Number Sample7 Digit – example ...................................................................................912550110 Digit – example ...........................................................................JAK0025223VIN plate location: Below dashboard inside the operator’s cab. Do not confuse with the ROPS plate which is attached on the window support.

    CASE (FULL SIZE)Models521D, E621, B, C, E721, B, C, E, F821B, C, F

    921B, C, E, F621F721F821F

    921F1021F1121F521G

    621G721G821G921G

    1021G1121G

    Serial Number Sample10 Digit – example ...........................................................................JAK00192592017 – 17 Digit – example ................................FNH321FHNCHP00614 (Italy)2017 – 9 Digit – example .................................................... NGF240107 (U.S.A)European models – example................................................................58117332014 – example ............................................................................... NDF230015VIN plate location: On some models the VIN plate will be on left (highway) side of machine under operator’s cab. On models made in France it will be on the right side at the same location. VIN plates on the right side will have the full VIN stamped close to the VIN plate. These are built in U.S.A., Italy and France and VIN designations vary with where they are built. On 2015 models and up the VIN plate is on the back of the curb side lift arm (as indicated in photo).

    CASE (MID SIZE)Models21E121D, E

    221D321D

    21E121E

    221E321E

    21F21F

    XT121F

    121FXT

    221F321F

    Serial Number SampleEuropean models – example................................................................58117332014 – example ...........................................................FNH000DUNDHP003752017 – 17 Digit – example .......................................... FNH321FHNCHP00614VIN plate location: Mid-size machines are made in France, Belgium Ger-many and Italy. The VIN plate is usually silver or black and is found on the curb side halfway up the frame from bottom to underside of cab. Plate is held on with white two-sided tape.

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    CATERPILLAR (MID-SIZE)Models902G, H906G, H908G, H910G,

    914GIT14G924F, G, Hz928G, Hz

    906H2907H2908H2910K

    914G, K924KIT14G903C2

    906M907M908M910M

    914M926M

    Serial Number Sample2016 – 17 Digit – example ............................................CAT0908MVH8800988VIN plate location: Left side of machine (highway) ahead of cab near left front tire, similar to full size Caterpillar wheel loader. The full VIN will be stamped in nearby and may be covered in paint.

    CATERPILLAR (FULL-SIZE)Models928G, H930K938G, H, K950G, H, K, M

    962G, H, K, M966G, H, K, M972G, H, K, M980G, H, J, K, M

    982M986H, M988F, G, H, K990H, K

    992G, H, K993K994D, F, G, H, KIT18

    IT24IT28IT38G, HIT62G, H

    Serial Number SamplePre 2001 – 8 Digit – example ..............................................................3CL123452001 and up – 17 Digit – example ...............................CAT0962GR4PW005332017 – 17 Digit – example ...........................................CAT0950MKEMB03640VIN plate location: Left (highway side) of the machine behind the front tire. On Pre 2001 machines, there will be an 8 Digit VIN stamped in close to the VIN plate. On older 60’s, & 70’s machines the VIN plate is attached on right (curb) side of machine higher up in front of the drivers cab. On any machine that there is a 17 Digit VIN plate there will be a full 17 Digit VIN stamped very close to the plate but may be covered in paint.

    DAEWOO-DOOSANModelsMega 250 Mega 300 Mega 350 Mega 400 Mega 450

    PC430 PC460DL200, TC DL220 DL250 DL250TC

    DL300 DL350 DL420 DL450 DL550

    DL200-5 DL200TC-5 DL220-5 DL250-5 DL250TC-5

    DL300-5 DL350-5 DL420-5 DL450-5 DL550-5

    Serial Number Sample4 Digit – example ......................................................................................... 1199 In 1997 Daewoo merged with Doosan becoming Daewoo-Doosan2014 – 17 Digit – example .........................................DWGCWLAVHD10100882017 – 17 Digit – example .........................................DWGCWLDDPG1010001VIN plate location: Right side (curb) behind front fender below driver’s cab. On 2016 and newer machines the VIN plate is on the highway side directly under the front windshield.

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    FIAT ALLISModelsFR9BFR10FR11FR12

    FR15FR20, BFR30FR35

    FR70FW80FR90FR100

    FR120FR130FR130.2FR140

    FR140.2FR160FR180FR180.2

    FR220FR220.2345B605B

    644745, B, C, H945B

    Serial Number Sample13 Digit – example ..................................................................... R20A2T510003VIN plate location: Left side (highway) behind the front tire. Similar to Caterpillar and other makes, or under the left side edge of the operators cab.Fiat Allis was absorbed into CNH Global in 2000 and is now branded under New Holland Construction.

    DRESSER/DRESSTAModelsH-25BH-30BH-50CH-60B

    H-80BH-90EH-100CH-400C

    510515520540

    560570555C560E

    534555560

    Serial Number Sample14 Digit – example ..................................................................3380146C003018VIN plate location: Plate is attached in driver’s cab on firewall near accel-erator pedal.Dresser split up and went to Komatsu. Dressta went to Liugong.

    HYUNDAIModelsHL35HL720HL730HL740HL750HL757

    HL760HL770HL780HL835HL730HL740

    HL757HL760HL770HL880HL940 TMHL940 XT

    HL955 TMHL955 XTHL960HL960 XTHL960 HDHL965

    HL965 XTHL970HL970 XTHL975HL975 XTHL980

    HL980 XT

    Serial Number Sample10 Digit – example ..........................................................................801FD101259 Digit – example .............................................................................. LF011087711 Digit – example ......................................................................HL730-9089762017 – 17 Digit – example ...........................................HHKHW400JH0000307VIN plate location: Behind left front tire (highway side) similar to Cater-pillar or on 2014 models and up, below the cab on the highway side of the machine behind the middle step.

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    JCBModels406B409B411HT416HT

    426B426HT426ZX436HT

    436ZX456HT456ZX403

    406407409411

    417427437457

    407409411417

    427437457

    Serial Number Sample17 Digit – example ............................................................JCB45600E81239722VIN plate location: On the left side of front articulation unit, similar to Caterpillar location. On 2016 and newer, VIN plate is on right side in same position as older models. On the left side (highway) or right side in similar location as Caterpillar, Case and Volvo, either directly behind front wheel, or higher up on same post. On some models near the VIN plate there should be a red box with the full 17 Digit stamped into the frame

    JOHN DEERE (EARLY A, B, C, D MODELS)Models444, A, B, C, D 544, A, B, C, D 644, A, B, C, D 744, A, B, C, D 844, A, B, C, D

    Serial Number Sample13 Digit – example: ..................................................................CK444EB001911 Last 6 Digit of the VIN may be stamped under the VIN plate

    VIN plate location: Under the lip of the cab on the flat frame on either right or left side of machine. Very hard to see. Second location is behind left (highway) side rear tire below cab of machine, as shown above in photo.

    JOHN DEERE (FULL-SIZE)Models444H, KTC44H524K

    544H, J, KTC54H624H, J, K

    TC62H644H, J, K724K

    744H, J, K824J, K844H, J, K

    Serial Number Sample13 Digit – example ................................................................. DW544HX56566517 Digit – example .........................................................1DW544KZLGF678797VIN plate location: Under the top step of cab on left (highway) side. On older models, on the top of the flat surface on the left strut behind left front fender. On 17 Digit machines the full VIN is stamped above the VIN plate, not under it as was with 13 Digit VIN machines.

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    JOHN DEERE (MID-SIZE MODELS)Models244H, J304H, J324H

    344H, J204K244J

    304K324J344K

    204K244K-II244K

    304K324K344K

    Serial Number Sample13 Digit – example ...................................................................LU304HX68783817 Digit – example ..........................................................1LU304KXPZB033902VIN plate location: Behind left side (highway) front fender in same location as found on Caterpillar, but much lower due to size. On 17 Digit machines the full VIN is stamped above the VIN plate, not under it as with 13 Digit VIN machines.These machines are built by Liebherr in Austria for John Deere. VIN plates are attached with pop rivets or glued on.

    KAWASAKI/KCMModels42ZV-245ZV-250Z-IV50ZV-260Z-IV60ZV-265Z-IV265ZV-2

    65TM-270Z-IV270ZV-280Z-IV280ZV-285Z-IV285ZV-290Z-IV2

    90ZV-295Z-IV295ZV-2115Z-IV2115ZV-2135ZV42ZV-245ZV-2

    60ZV-265TMV-265ZV-270TMV-270Z780Z785Z790Z7

    92Z795Z7115Z7135ZV230ZV-240ZV-242ZV-245ZV-2

    60Z762Z767Z767TM770Z780Z785Z795Z7

    115Z7135ZV-2

    Serial Number Sample8 Digit – example ................................................................................ 65C3461317 Digit – example .......................................................... RYU4FG00T000004212017 – 17 Digit – example ............................................ RYUNCA60E00005149VIN plate location: On left side of cab, similar to Caterpillar.Kawasaki are manufactured by Hitachi in Japan and are now called KCM.

    KOMATSUModelsWA30WA50WA65WA75WA95

    WA120WA150WA180WA200

    WA250WA270WA300WA320WA350

    WA380WA400WA420WA430WA470

    WA480WA500WA600WD600WA700

    WA800WA900WA1200

    Serial Number Sample5 to 6 Digit – example ................................................................ A30112, 5336017 Digit – example ........................................................KMTWA046K260510902017 – 17 Digit – example .......................................... KMTWA134CGD090078VIN plate location: Attached to right side (curb) on machine behind front fender. May also be found on right side under operators cab. Komatsu also stamp full VIN below plate in large stamps.

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    LIEBHERRModelsL506L507

    L508L509

    L510L514

    L524L528

    L538L542

    L550L556

    L566L576

    L580L586

    Serial Number Sample2017 – 17 Digit – example ............................................. VATZ1269CZB042632VIN plate location: Attached to right side (curb) on machine behind front fender below driver’s cab.

    NEW HOLLANDModelsW50BLW50BW80BLW80B

    LW90BW110BLW110BW130B

    LW130BW170BLW170BW190B

    LW190BLW230BLW270BW50B

    W80B12DW110CW130C

    W170CW190CW270C

    Serial Number Sample6 Digit – example .....................................................................................6010082003 and up (US Built) – example ...................................................N3F0005782004 and up (European Built) – example ..............................................56038417 Digit – example ......................................................... ZEF0LW13000125500VIN plate location: On some models VIN plate will be on left side (high-way) under operators cab. On other models it will be located on right side (curb) below cab. VIN plate may be usual Case-New Holland size, or larger 4”X5” usually found on new models (2009 and up) May be stamped (8 Digit) near plate, similar to CASE.

    VOLVO ModelsZL302ZL402ZL502L20FL25FL30B, GL32

    L35B, GL40BL45FL50FL60FL70FL90F

    L110FL120G, FL150GL180F, GL220GL250GL350F

    L20FL30GL35GL45GL50GL60GL70G

    L90GL110G, HL120G, HL150HL180HL220HL250G, H

    L350FL30GL35GL45HL50HL60HL70H

    L90HL110HL120HL150HL180HL220HL250H

    L350F

    Serial Number Sample12 Digit – example ..................................................................... L35BD182775517 Digit – example .......................................................... VCE0L35BD000278882017 – 17 Digit – example ............................................. VCEL50H0T04320137VIN plate location: VIN plate is located on either the left or right front lift arm support directly in front of the drivers cab. The full VIN may also be stamped near the VIN plate. The VIN plates are held on with either drive nails, pop rivets or on 17 Digit models with 2 sided tape

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    ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association thanks the following people for the commitment, time and effort devoted to

    its anti-theft initiatives and the development of this guidebook.

    Retired O.P.P. Detective Constable George Kleinsteiber Auto Theft Section, Criminal Investigation Bureau

    Ontario Provincial Police

    Board of Directors, OSWCA

    Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers

    Toromont Caterpillar

    Nortrax John Deere

    Strongco Volvo

    Green Tractors Nobleton

    Wajax Equipment

    Should you need more information on any equipment in this booklet, or other possible ways of identifying any other type of

    equipment, contact the writer by email at [email protected].

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