Where to find it
On New Holland skid steers and compact track loaders the identification plate is commonly inside the cab, on the side walls near the operator’s seat or on the inner frame rail near the loader-arm pivot points. It is also found on the outer main frame near the loader arm, and on the left side of the frame near the operator platform. The plate lists the serial and often the model year. Confirm the plate matches any stamped number.
How the format works
Modern New Holland construction and agricultural equipment uses a 17-character PIN built to the same standard as a vehicle VIN, so the tenth character encodes the model year. Older machines used a shorter serial number that does not encode the year the same way.
MachVerity reads the model year from a standard 17-character PIN automatically.
Confirming the exact year and model
For a 17-character PIN, the tenth character gives the model year, and the identification plate usually lists the year directly. For older serials or to confirm the exact model and build details, check the plate or an authorized New Holland dealer.
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Frequently asked
Where is the serial number on a New Holland skid steer?
Commonly on the identification plate inside the cab near the operator’s seat, or on the outer main frame near the loader arm, and on the left side of the frame near the operator platform. The plate lists the serial and often the model year.
Can you tell the year from a New Holland serial number?
If the machine has a standard 17-character PIN, the tenth character encodes the model year, and the plate usually lists it directly. Older short serials do not encode the year the same way.
How do I confirm the exact New Holland model?
Check the identification plate and give the serial to an authorized New Holland dealer, who can confirm the exact model, year and build details.