How to find and read the model, spec and serial numbers on your equipment — plate locations and what each part of the number means, per manufacturer.
Find the plate, read the model number, decode the Caterpillar serial.
Find the plate, read the model number, decode the Perkins serial.
Find the plate, read the model number, decode the Kubota serial.
Find the plate, read the model number, decode the MTU serial.
Find the plate, read the model number, decode the John Deere serial.
Find the plate, read the model number, decode the Volvo Penta serial.
Find the plate, read the model number, decode the Deutz serial.
Find the plate, read the model number, decode the Yanmar serial.
Find the plate, read the model number, decode the Doosan serial.
Find the plate, read the model number, decode the Mitsubishi serial.
Find the plate, read the model number, decode the FPT serial.