Serial Number Notes
AMERICAN CRANE CORP
Beginning in 1980, the first four digits indicate the year and month of manufacture.
BANTAM-KOEHRING
Bantam changed its system of assigning serial numbers. All models now are run consecutive, no longer by model. Example: 1978 = 60001 to 60676 1979 = 60677 to 61568 1980 = 61569 to---
BUCYRUS-ERIE
BUCYRUS-ERIE assigned numbers prior to assembly; therefore, the numbers listed under serial numbers are approximations of the shipment dates.
GROVE
1952-1967: The first two digits of the serial number indicate the year of manufacture.
KOBELCO
Prior to 1995 KOBELCO serial numbers represent approximate year of entry into enduse countries. Beginning in 1995 serial numbers represents the factory ship date. KOBELCO serial numbers are based on the latest information available in June of 2004 from the manufacturer.
LINK-BELT
LINK-BELT serial numbers include the combination of a letter followed by a number used to indicate years of manufacture. The letter indicates the decade and the number indicates the specific year.
LITTLE GIANT
The first two digits indicate model of the machine. The next two digits indicate year of manufacture.
QMC
Per manufacturers request. Only Models that are currently in production are listed in this guide. For all additional information, contact QMC at 1-800- 331-7959 or e-mail sales @ qmccranes. com
Serial Number Notes
KOEHRING
Serial numbers are assigned prior to customer order. Date of manufacture may differ. The serial number ranges below should be used as a guide and do not necessarily indicate the year of final completion or shipment. KOEHRING serial numbers from 1984 to current are available from the field. For registration, title, or other purposes you may contact TEREX CRANES for actual information at 319-352-3920.
ALL PRODUCTS( Master Division)
SERIAL NUMBERS YEAR................. BEGINNING NO. 1953...................................... A 1954...................................... B 1955...................................... C 1956...................................... D 1957....................................... E 1958....................................... F 1959...................................... G 1960...................................... H 1961....................................... J 1962...................................... K 1963....................................... L 1964...................................... M 1964...................................... 4 1965...................................... 5 1966...................................... 6 1967...................................... 7 1968...................................... 8 1969...................................... 9 1970.................................... 00 1971.................................... 01 1972.................................... 02 1973.................................... 03 1974.................................... 04 1975.................................... 05 1976.................................... 06 1977.................................... 7A 1978.................................... 8A
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