17-Digit Serial Number (From 2012) - Wacker Neuson ET16 Operator's Manual

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17-digit serial number (from 2012)

For easier machine identification, Wacker Neuson introduced a 17-digit
serial number for compact equipment in 2012 (for example for
excavators). This serial number includes additional data, for example, the
manufacturer code and the production site.
Position
1 Manufacturer code
2 Machine model
A Unit
S Compact loader
D Dumper
E Excavator
3 Internal model designation
4 Check letter
5 Production site
6 Serial number
Information
Wacker Neuson components (for example, Easy Lock, offset bucket,
rollbar) have numeric serial numbers only.
Introduction 3
Description
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