Minn Kota Serial Number Information
Pre 1986 Trolling Motors
| Model | Year |
| "A" Series | Early to Mid 1970s |
| "B" Series | Mid to Late 1970s |
| "C" Series | Late 1970s thru 1980 |
| "D" Series | Early 1980s |
| "E" Series | Early 1980s |
| "W" Series | 1984-1986 |
1986 thru 1992 Trolling Motors and Deckhands (use MK prefix followed by the serial number)
| Serial Number | Year |
| 1000-32500 | 1986-1987 |
| 32501-655000 | 1987-1988 |
| 655001-985000 | 1988-1989 |
| 985001-1314855 | 1989-1990 |
| 1314856-1578000 | 1990-1991 |
| 1578001 and up | 1991-1992 |
1993 Trolling Motors and Deckhands (use MK prefix and ended in "A")
1994 to 1999 Serial Numbers
These serial numbers started with 4 letters and 7 numbers. They would have a format of WWAH1234567. The first two letters could change depending on the product. The last two will change depending on the year.
| First Two Letters = Product | Last two Letters = Year | |
|---|---|---|
| MK - Minn Kota | JE - 1994 | JJ - 1999 |
| CN - Cannon | JF - 1995 | |
| WW - Weedless Wedge 2 Models | JG - 1996 | |
| CP - Co-Pilot | JH - 1997 | |
| DH - DeckHand | JI - 1998 | |
2000 to 2008 Serial Numbers
These serial numbers started with 4 letters and 7 numbers. They would have a format of WWAH1234567. The first two letters could change depending on the product. The last two will change depending on the year.
| First Two Letters = Product | Last two Letters = Year | |
|---|---|---|
| MK - Minn Kota | AA - 2000 | AF - 2005 |
| CN - Cannon | AB - 2001 | AG - 2006 |
| WW - Weedless Wedge 2 Models | AC - 2002 | AH - 2007 |
| CP - Co-Pilot | AD - 2003 | AI - 2008 |
| DH - DeckHand | AE - 2004 | |
2009 & After Serial Numbers
These serial numbers will start with a letter, 3 numbers, 2 letters, and 5 numbers.
Serial Number Example: J001MK99999
- J = Year Code
- 001 = Day of year (1-365)
- MK = Product Category
- 99999 = Individual Series #
| Product Category | Year Code | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MK - Minn Kota, Talon, Raptor, or Battery Charger | J - 2009 | Q - 2016 | |
| CN - Cannon | K - 2010 | R - 2017 | |
| UM - i-Pilot or Battery Charges | L - 2011 | S - 2018 | |
| AI - Battery Chargers | M - 2012 | T - 2019 | |
| FR - Factory Reconditioned | N - 2013 | U - 2020 | |
| JU - DeckHand | O - 2014 | V - 2021 | |
| CP - Co-Pilot | P - 2015 | ||
2022 & After Serial Numbers
These serial numbers will be a 5 digit date, 1 letter for the product category, followed by 5 numbers. The 5 digit date code will be YYDDD.
Example: 22001M12345 with manufacture date of January 1st, 2022
- 22 = Year Code
- 001 = Day of Year (1-365)
- M = Product Category
- 12345 = Individual Series #
| Product Category | Year Code | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| M - Minn Kota | P - Prototype | 22 - 2022 | |
| C - Cannon | B - Battery Chargers | 23 - 2023 | |
| L - Co-Pilot | U - i-Pilot & Battery Chargers | 24 - 2024 | |
| F - Factory Reconditioned | J - Deck Hand | 25 - 2025 | |
HOW TO FIND YOUR SERIAL NUMBER ON MODELS PRODUCED AFTER OCTOBER OF 2009 TO PRESENT
All Minn Kota® products come with an adhesive label that lists the serial and model numbers. Please use this list as a guide for finding your serial number. The serial number format is J123MK12345 or 22001M012345.
TROLLING MOTORS
- UltrexUnderneath the foot pedal
- Edge, Maxxum, Fortrex Near the momentary switch on the underneath side of the pedal
- E-Drive: At the top of the main extrusion, underneath the steering arm
- Engine Mount: Underneath the bracket
- Endura/Endura C2/ Endura MAX: on the top of the transom bracket
- Pontoon Electric Steer: Inside the mount base below the motor rest
- Powerdrive/ Powerdrive v2/ riptide Powerdrive: Inside the mount base below the motor rest
- Terrova / Riptide Terrova: Inside the mount base below the motor rest
- Traxxis: Under the tiller handle
- Ulterra / Riptide Ulterra: Inside the mount base below the motor rest
- Ultrex: Near the momentary switch on the underneath side of the pedal
- Riptide Edge, Maxxum, Fortrex: Under the tiller handle
- Riptide Transom Mount 80, 112: Under the tiller handle
- Riptide Transom Mount 40, 45, 55: On the top of the transom bracket
- Vantage: Inside the main transom bracket
SHALLOW WATER ANCHORS
- Talon 6’ & 8’: Opposite side of talon motor cover
- Talon 10’, 12’, & 15’: Underneath the talon motor cover on the front of the extrusion
- Raptor: On the mounting bracket beneath the arm
I-PILOT / I-PILOT LINK WIRELESS GPS TROLLING SYSTEM
- I-Pilot / i-Pilot Link Accessories: Underneath the control box cover
ACCESSORIES
- Corded foot pedals: Bottom of the foot pedal
- Copilot system (legacy, 2006 & prior): The inside of the side plate
- Copilot system (Terrova): On the receiver control board inside the side plate
-
Deckhand anchor winches 25, 25r, 40: Remove the plastic cover and the serial number will be on the side of the metal frame
HOW TO FIND YOUR SERIAL NUMBER ON MODELS PRODUCED BEFORE TO OCTOBER OF 2009
All Minn Kota® products come with an adhesive label that lists the serial and model numbers. Please use this list as a guide for finding your serial number. The serial number format is MKAD1234567
TROLLING MOTORS
- Endura: On the depth collar or on the top of the bracket
- Maxxum pro: Underneath the control box
- Maxxum Transom Mount: On the depth collar or on the top of the bracket
- Powerdrive Grip Glide: Underneath the control box
- Vector / Vector 3x: On the top of the transom bracekt or underneath the control box
- Riptide Powerdrive: Underneath the control box
- Riptide Pro: On the depth collar
- Riptide 3x: On the depth collar
DECKHAND ANCHOR WINCHES
- Deckhand anchor winches 25, 25r, 40: Remove the plastic cover and the serial number will be on the side of the metal frame
BATTERY CHARGERS
- MK 106 / 106D, 110 / 110D/ 110 Portable, MK 210 / 210D / 210 Portable, MK 220 / 220D, MK 330 / 330D: On the bottom of the charger
- MK 230, MK 345 / 345D, MK 440 / 440D, MK460, 460D: On the front of the charger by the output cords
-
Portable Chargers: On the bottom of the charger
EXAMPLES
Talon Shallow Water Anchors
The serial number is located under the motor housing.
Raptor Shallow Water Anchors
The serial number is located on the mounting bracket beneath the arm.
Ulterra and Riptide Ulterra Bow-Mount Trolling Motors
The serial number is located inside the mount near the motor rests, this can be seen when the motor is stowed.
Terrova and Riptide Terrova Bow-Mount Trolling Motors
The serial number is located inside the mount near the motor rests, this can be seen when the motor is stowed.
PowerDrive, PowerDrive V2, Riptide PowerDrive Bow-Mount Trolling Motors
The serial number is located inside the mount near the motor rests, this can be seen when the motor is stowed.
Ultrex Bow-MountFoot Control Trolling Motors
The serial number is located underneath the foot pedal.
Endura C2 Transom Mount Trolling Motors
The serial number is located on the top of the transom bracket.
Traxxis Transom Mount and all Bow-Mount Hand Control Trolling Motors
The serial number is located under the tiller handle.
On-Board Battery Chargers
The serial number is located on the input AC cord and the bottom of the charger.
