Hyster Serial Number Lookup

Find your Hyster equipment's serial number location, decode model information, and get year/specification details.

Interactive Serial Lookup Tool

Use our dedicated Hyster serial lookup tool to find serial plate locations, decode model information, and get year/specification details for your equipment.

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⚠️ Serial decoding provides best-effort estimates. Always verify with manufacturer documentation for critical specifications.

Find Serial Plate

Get step-by-step guidance on where to locate the serial number plate on your specific Hyster model.

Decode Information

Enter your serial number to decode model year, specifications, and other important details.

Common Hyster Serial Plate Locations

Data Plate: Usually located on the counterweight, mast, or operator compartment
Engine Compartment: Check the engine block or compartment walls
Frame Rails: Look along the main frame or chassis members

Pro Tip: Use our interactive lookup tool above for model-specific guidance tailored to your exact Hyster equipment type.

Hyster FAQs

Q: Where is the Hyster serial plate? A: Usually on the cowl/dashboard or near the counterweight.

Q: My Hyster shows 524251-4—what's common? A: APS/accelerator supply fault; check 5V reference and pedal sensor circuits.

Q: Can I estimate year from Hyster serial? A: Use the serial + model prefix tables; year may require plant/prefix decoding.

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