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Product and Component Identification
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Product and Component Identification
Machine
Your machine has an identification plate. The PIN (Product Identification Number), weight, engine power, year
of manufacture and serial number of the machine are shown on the identification plate.
The machine serial number is also inscribed at the baseplate of the rear frame.
Figure 5.
A Identification plate (location) B Serial number (inscribed)
Figure 6.
The machine model and build specification are indicated by the PIN. The PIN has 17 digits and must be read
from left to right.
Table 1. Typical PIN
JCB JW14C C 01786864
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. For example,
JW14C = JS145 Wheeled.
9 Random check letter. The check let-
ter is used to verify the authenticity of a
machine's PIN.
10 to 17 Machine serial number (01786864).