Model Code Decoder

Every Land Cruiser carries a model code on its build plate: letters for the engine, J for Land Cruiser, digits for the series and wheelbase, then suffixes for steering side, body, gearbox, grade and market.

INTERACTIVE TOOL

Model code decoder

Type a Land Cruiser model code from the build plate or a parts catalogue, e.g.

Source note: segment meanings follow the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum Model Decoder v2 (2020). The GD (1GD-FTV) engine code is from the J70 lineage[1][2][3][4][5][6]. Suffix letters were not used consistently across every market and era, so treat results as a guide and confirm against your frame number.

Sources

  1. Land Cruiser Heritage Museum, Model Decoder v2 (2020-04-29, PDF)
  2. Wikipedia, "Toyota Land Cruiser (J70)" (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
  3. Land Cruiser Heritage Museum – Reference Guides (engine chart, frame numbers, VIN decoder)
  4. Wikipedia, "Toyota Land Cruiser" (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
  5. Wikipedia, "Toyota Land Cruiser Prado" (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
  6. Toyota Japan, Land Cruiser "FJ" main specifications (PDF, June 2026)

Owner-reported issues are marked as such: they are community experience, not factory data. Specs vary by market and model year. Corrections are welcome.