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What year is my Towmotor?!

Jef w/one f

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Dec 17, 2014
Hey ya'll,
I bought a Towmotor 540S forklift. I need help finding the manufacture date.
I was told by a retired Towmotor employee that they were acquired by Caterpilar in 1968.
After the takeover Towmotors were issued Caterpilars serial number code.
The 540 model was manufactured fro 1971 to 1980.
Can anyone out there shine some light on this?
Here's my Towmotor's info ...
Model # 540S6024
Serial # 540S0386
And I found this stamped on the front near the s/n...E8 9979?
Any insite would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
 
not to highjack this thread but i have a TOWMOTOR LT48 AND I'M TRYING TO ID THE ENGINE AND YEAR OF LIFT HERE ARE THE NUMBERS OFF THE FRONT/COWL OF THE LIFT LT48 17780 D10191 WG1299 A ONLINE MANUAL SAYS ENGINE IS SUPPOSED TO BE CONTINENTAL Y 112 ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT.
 
I'd almost bet it's a Continental of some sort. If the engine is a flat head, it's a Continental. There should be a tag on the engine that tells what model it is.
 








 
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