Knowing the serial number is essential for buying the right replacement parts for your Takeuchi equipment. The common serial number location for Takeuchi skid steers is on the left side at the rear of the machine, under the left support arm. But where are the locations for other equipment types? This guide walks you through Takeuchi serial number lookup and how you can buy the right replacement parts to keep your Takeuchi running at its optimal performance.
Common Locations for Takeuchi Serial Number
The table below shows the common serial number locations for your Takeuchi skid steers, Takeuchi compact track loader and Takeuchi compact excavator.
| Equipment Type | Common Locations | Popular Models |
|---|---|---|
| Takeuchi Skid Steers |
|
TL130, TL220, TL230, TL240, TL250, TL10, TL12, TS50R, TS60R, TS70R, TS50V, TS60V, TS70V
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| Takeuchi Compact Track Loader (TL-series) |
|
TL230, TL240, TL250, TL6R, TL8R2, TL10V2, TL11R3, TL12R2, TL12V2
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| Takeuchi Compact Excavator
(TB-series) |
|
TB125, TB135, TB145, TB175, TB230, TB23R, TB235, TB260, TB290
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How to Decode the Takeuchi Serial Number?
Takeuchi serial number represents the production sequence number tied to a model range and there is no single decoding rule that covers the whole range. The Takeuchi serial number comes in two lengths:
- Seven-digit serials, such as 1151234
- Nine-digit serials, such as 216100054
The model designation carries its own information: TL indicates track loader, TS skid steers and TB excavator range. The following number identifies the size class, and suffixes such as V2 or R indicate a generation revision. For example, a TL12V2 and a TL126 are different machines from different eras despite the surface similarity of their names.
What about the year of your Takeuchi equipment? There are no official coding rules for the year of your Takeuchi equipment. You can usually find the year of manufacture together with the model and serial on the identification plate. So, let’s clean the plate, take a photo and read the year off it.
You may find a dealer document in circulation that describes a decoding convention for the serial itself: the first three numbers give the manufacture date, with the first number indicating the year and the next two numbers indicating the month. This may work on many machines but it’s not a general rule published by Takeuchi.
The most reliable way to identify the year of your Takeuchi equipment is to trust the plate and confirm with your dealer.
How to Order the Right Takeuchi Replacement Parts with Serial?
Finding the Takeuchi serial number ensures you can source the correct parts for your Takeuchi equipment on the aftermarket. You can follow this sequence to avoid common mistakes:
- Record the model designation exactly, including any generation suffix such as V2
- Take down the complete serial, all digits, without abbreviating
- Look up the year from the plate if it is printed there
- Record the engine serial separately for filtration and engine components
- Search by OEM part number where you have it, since part numbers are the most stable search key
Takeuchi equipment is sensitive to build variation and machines of different generations may use different Takeuchi replacement parts. A serial number can address this situation of buying the wrong parts when using only model numbers.
What If My Serial Number Plate Is Missing or Unreadable?
If your Takeuchi serial number plate is worn out or has fallen off, here is what to do next:
- Check the frame stamping, commonly on the left rear support arm or the chassis frame
- Check the engine, which carries its own identification
- Check your registration, insurance, finance documents and the original bill of sale
- Check the operator’s manual
If all these fail, you can take a clear photo of the machine and the component you are replacing; a parts specialist can help you narrow the options considerably.
Conclusion
Unlike other reputed brands, Takeuchi doesn’t have a general coding rule to decode the serial number and year of manufacture. You can read the emissions/timing sticker on the valve cover of the engine for this purpose. If you need replacement parts for maintenance or an upgrade, you can source a vast selection of quality aftermarket Takeuchi parts at an affordable price from FridayParts. Just tell us what parts you need, your model number, engine number and replacement part number; our parts specialists are standing by to help with any of your parts needs.
