How To Understand A Linde Forklift Serial Number

Every Linde forklift leaves the factory with a unique serial number stamped into it.  However this number is far more than just a registration code. When you know how to read it, a Linde forklift serial number tells you exactly what kind of machine you’re dealing with: where it was made, when it rolled off the production line, what engine it has, and how much it’s rated to lift.

This is especially useful when buying a used forklift, sourcing replacement parts, or verifying a machine’s service history against its build specification.

Why serial numbers matter

Linde serial numbers are routinely used by dealers, fleet managers, and parts suppliers to:

• Confirm the correct parts compatibility for a specific model year
• Verify the truck’s rated capacity before assigning load tasks
• Establish the age of the machine for maintenance scheduling and depreciation
• Identify the engine type to ensure the correct fuel system servicing
• Trace a machine’s production origin for warranty or compliance purposes

Linde forklift serial numbers 1990 to 1998

• 351  A  06 1 123 25

351 = Type of Truck

A = Year of Manufacture

06 = Month of Manufacture

1 = Engine type – 1 = LPG 0 = Diesel 2 = Diesel LHC  3 = LPG LHC

123 – Serial Number

25 – Truck capacity

New 12 Digit Truck Serial number from 1999

•  H2 X 251 K 00045

H2 = Production Location

H2 = Aschaffenburg

E1 – Blackwood

C1 – China

X = Type or range for new production

351 – Truck type

K – Year of Manufacture

00045 – 5 Digit Serial Number

A note on capacity codes

The capacity figure in the pre-1999 format is expressed as a two-digit multiplier. A code of 20 means 2,000 kg, 25 means 2,500 kg, 30 means 3,000 kg, and so on. This figure reflects the truck’s nominal rated capacity under standard conditions — always verify against the data plate for operational use, as attachments and mast configurations can affect the actual safe working load.