Common questions

How do you tell what year my Yale forklift is?

How do you tell what year my Yale forklift is?

To figure out the year your Yale forklift was manufactured, you’ll need to read the serial number and look for a letter in the last position. In the example image the serial number is B875B04662D. The last letter in the serial number is D so using the legend below, the year of manufacture is 2006.

What engine is in my Yale forklift?

Yale offers the GM 2.4 as well in models like GLC050VX or GLP50VX though most Yale dealers have a preference: the Mazda FE forklift engine. Yale has used Mazda forklift engines for years and most Yale service personnel will tell you they think it’s a tough, durable engine.

How to find the year of manufacture on a Yale forklift?

To figure out the year your Yale forklift was manufactured, you’ll need to read the serial number and look for a letter in the last position. In the example image the serial number is B875B04662D. The last letter in the serial number is D so using the legend below, the year of manufacture is 2006.

Where is the capacity plate on a Yale forklift?

The capacity plate, also known as a name plate or data plate, should be attached to the forklift near the operator seat (sit-down forklifts) or within easy eyesight (stand-up forklifts). In addition to the serial number, the capacity plate also lists the model number, fuel type, and various capacity ratings at different lift heights.

What kind of tires does a Yale forklift have?

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. Q: How do I decode my Yale forklift model number?

How is a Yale forklift similar to a Hyster truck?

Because Hyster and Yale are both owned and manufactured by NACCO, a lot of tools and processes that identify both brands of trucks are similar. Hyster Company began its truck lettering system in 1957 – much earlier than Yale Materials Handling. The Hyster lettering system uses the last letter to calculate the year and is as follows:

To figure out the year your Yale forklift was manufactured, you’ll need to read the serial number and look for a letter in the last position. In the example image the serial number is B875B04662D. The last letter in the serial number is D so using the legend below, the year of manufacture is 2006.

The capacity plate, also known as a name plate or data plate, should be attached to the forklift near the operator seat (sit-down forklifts) or within easy eyesight (stand-up forklifts). In addition to the serial number, the capacity plate also lists the model number, fuel type, and various capacity ratings at different lift heights.

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. Q: How do I decode my Yale forklift model number?

What is the last letter of a forklift serial number?

Since 1995, the last character (letter) of a Hyster or Yale forklift serial number designates the year of manufacture. The letters “I,” “O,” and “Q” are not used since they are easily misread. Reference the chart below.

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