Bobcat Serial Number Lookup

Universal decoder for all Bobcat equipment types

Module Code

First 4 digits

Production Seq

Last 5 digits

Plate Location

Where to find it

Legacy Years

Select models

Enter your Bobcat serial number to decode the module (first 4 digits) and production sequence (last 5 digits). Model year is printed on the plate; for some older models we can estimate the year using public ranges.

Serial Number Decoder

Helps provide specific plate location guidance

If provided and we have public ranges, we'll estimate the year

Year is not encoded in digits; use the plate date for the official year

Serial Number Format

Format: XXXX XXXXX (9 digits total)
• First 4 digits = Module code (model/engine)
• Last 5 digits = Production sequence
Example: 5150 12345
• 5150 = S650 model module
• 12345 = Production sequence

Equipment Types Supported

  • Loaders: R-Series, M-Series, Classic models
  • Track Loaders: T-Series compact track loaders
  • Excavators: Mini and compact excavators
  • Mini Track Loaders: Compact models

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