About the Product
Product and Component Identification
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Product and Component Identification
Machine
Your machine has an identification plate. The serial numbers of the machine and its major components are
marked on the plate.
The serial number of each major unit is also shown on the unit itself. If a major unit is replaced by a new one,
the serial number on the identification plate will be wrong. Either get a replacement identification plate from
your JCB dealer or simply remove the old number. This will prevent the wrong unit number being quoted when
replacement parts are ordered.
Figure 4.
The machine model and build specification are indicated by the PIN (Product Identification Number). The PIN
has 17 digits and must be read from left to right.
Table 1. Typical PIN
JCB 3CXPC C 12345678
Table 2. Explanation of the PIN
Digit Description
1 to 3 World manufacturer identification. For example, JCB
= UK Build.
4 to 8 Machine type and model.
9 Randomly Generated Check Letter. The check letter
is used to verify the authenticity of a machine's PIN.
10 to 17 Machine serial number. Each machine has a unique
serial number.
Engine
The engine data labels are attached to the cylinder block as shown.