Where to Find Your Bobcat Serial Number

Your serial number helps our parts team identify the right parts for your machine. It's also useful for warranty and recall information, insurance claims and tracking a stolen machine, so keep a record of the number for every Bobcat machine you own.

The location depends on the machine type, series and year. Choose your machine below.

How to Find Bobcat Serial Numbers

Loaders

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R-Series Loaders (2020 and newer)

Right side of the rear of the machine, just above the upper-right corner of the tailgate.

Serial number location on R-Series Loaders (2020 and newer)

M-Series Loaders (2010 and newer)

Right side of the main frame, below and to the right of the cooling compartment opening.

Serial number location on M-Series Loaders (2010 and newer)

K-Series Loaders (2007–2014)

Near the back of the loader on the frame upright. The side, right or left, depends on whether it's a skid-steer or compact track loader.

Serial number location on K-Series Loaders (2007–2014)

Older Loaders (40, 50, 60, 70, 80/C, D, F, G)

Varies by model and series. The most common spot is the inside or outside of the rear upright.

Serial number location on Older Loaders (40, 50, 60, 70, 80/C, D, F, G)Serial number location on Older Loaders (40, 50, 60, 70, 80/C, D, F, G)

Small Articulated Loaders

Lower frame, on the entry side of the machine.

Mini Track Loaders

Left side of the main frame, near the top end of the lift arm.

Serial number location on Mini Track Loaders

Compact Wheel Loaders

Left side of the machine, visible under the lift arm.

Serial number location on Compact Wheel Loaders

Excavators

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R-Series Excavators (2017 and newer)

Front of the cab, beside the boom.

Serial number location on R-Series Excavators (2017 and newer)

M-Series Excavators (2010–2017)

Front of the cab, beside the boom and near the cab door.

Serial number location on M-Series Excavators (2010–2017)

Large Excavators

Side of the cab, next to the boom and toward the front.

Serial number location on Large Excavators

Tractors

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Sub-Compact and Compact Tractors

Front right corner of the frame.

Serial number location on Sub-Compact and Compact Tractors

Articulating Tractors

Near the base of the steering wheel.

Serial number location on Articulating Tractors

Mowers

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Small-Frame Zero-Turn Riding Mowers (ZT2000–ZT3500)

Under the seat.

Serial number location on Small-Frame Zero-Turn Riding Mowers (ZT2000–ZT3500)

Large-Frame Zero-Turn Riding Mowers (ZT5000–ZT7000)

Next to the seat, on the operator's left side.

Serial number location on Large-Frame Zero-Turn Riding Mowers (ZT5000–ZT7000)

Zero-Turn Stand-On Mowers

Next to the operator's foot platform, on the right side.

Serial number location on Zero-Turn Stand-On Mowers

Walk-Behind Mowers

Right side of the mower, near the engine.

Serial number location on Walk-Behind Mowers

Utility Vehicles

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UV34 and UV34XL

Under the frame on the driver's side.

Serial number location on UV34 and UV34XL

Telehandlers

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R-Series Telehandlers

On the machine frame, near the right front tire.

Serial number location on R-Series Telehandlers

Utility Work Machines

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Toolcat Utility Work Machines

Beneath the lift arm.

Serial number location on Toolcat Utility Work Machines

Air Compressors

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Small to Medium Air Compressors

Behind the service panel.

Serial number location on Small to Medium Air Compressors

Generators

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Small Generators

On the control panel.

Serial number location on Small Generators

Large Generators

On the control panel.

Serial number location on Large Generators

Light Towers

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PL50

Inside the engine compartment, above and behind the engine.

Serial number location on PL50

PL55

Inside the engine compartment, above and behind the engine.

Serial number location on PL55

Locations are based on Bobcat's serial number guide.

Found Your Serial Number?

Send it with your parts request and our team will help you find the right part. If you can't find it, call us at 1-888-380-6420.

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