Missing Serial Number

[Solar Oak]

If I did it correctly, here are the pics. If you need any more, just let me know. Thanks. Don

 

[ruffdog]

It is obvious that it was a bit toasty at some time in it's life. If the aluminum tag melted off, it is no wonder why you need the serial number. I hope you get the help you need.

 

[SSdoxie]

Serial number of this machine is in family of 512915200 & above. Standard length Dipper Arm 331 prior to D series = 5129. Triple gear pump with square check valve block between end and middle section was used starting at 15200, not changed until D series came out.

Stand on ground in front of entry door way, bend over and look at inside of the frame channel, you might find the serial number somewhere stamped in frame behind those hoses. If you find the serial number and dealer verifies it along with engine number dealer can order a replacement serial number tag.

 

[Solar Oak]

So, it's not quite as old as I thought. I gambled and bought an Owners Manual for 511920001 and up. I looked for the number and could not find it. Would it be near the door, or off to the front or rear? I can't see forward or back, very well. Any idea when it was built? It is before 2000, correct?

 

[ruffdog]

From what I have read....the stamped SN is not a heavy stamp that is nice and deep. It is a pin type stamp that paint, especially powder paint, can cover up.

 

[Solar Oak]

I hate to hear that! I'm certainly not going to sand blast the thing, to find a serial number. The number SSdoxie gave me should be good enough. But, I will look again.

 

[ruffdog]

I thought I would go out and quick look for the hidden stamped SN on my Toolcat. It took me less than 10 min to find it and I didn't know where to look. It is a regular type stamp of a nice size. Depending on your location, if it was burned, repainted. etc....it may be a bit harder to see. Be sure to use a nice light too.

 

[SSdoxie]

There is one more serial number break at 512917113 when the ISO/SAE control pattern selector valve was added. I don't see this valve on your machine so yours is 512915200 - 512917112 range.

 

[Solar Oak]

ruffdog,
I don't know if the machine caught fire, or if it just happened to be in a building that burned. My guess, though, is that it was in the building. The paint inside the frame looks to be in decent shape, except for years of dirt and grime, which I pressure washed off. I can't believe that anyone would take the time to disconnect all those hoses, in order to paint the inside of the frame. Did you find it on the inside vertical piece, or on the top or bottom flange?

SSdoxie,
My machine does have the ISO/STD decals, near both joysticks. And below, to the right, of the seat, there is a curved slot in the panel, directly under the instrument panel, which I think is where the selector valve was. Or would be, if it ever had one. Would it be possible, that mine is near the end of the 5200 range, just before the valve was added?

 

[SSdoxie]

SSdoxie,
My machine does have the ISO/STD decals, near both joysticks. And below, to the right, of the seat, there is a curved slot in the panel, directly under the instrument panel, which I think is where the selector valve was. Or would be, if it ever had one. Would it be possible, that mine is near the end of the 5200 range, just before the valve was added?

It is possible they changed the panel a few machines prior to adding the valve. Also possible the valve developed internal leakage (some history of that) and owner just removed and connected the pilot pressure hoses together for the control pattern desired. Does it look like there may have been bolts in those 2 holes adjacent to the slot? if so the valve was removed. You could also take a look behind the panel and see if the hoses to right and joystick are one piece from handle to control valve or if there are JIC connections in that area. If one no extra hose connections and/or signs of bolt on the paint then it is prior to selector valve.