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     Standard Calalog of Farm Tractors
    Standard Calalog of Farm Tractors

    Tractor serial numbers

    Example serial number list:
     Year
     Number
    1980
    501

    1981
    879
    <<< 900
    1982
    1034
    1983
    2103


    Example: if your serial number is 900, then your tractor was built in 1981.

    The list only shows the number from the first tractor built in each year. Unless you happen to have the first first tractor off the production line, then your particular number will not be on the list. Your number will lie between two listed numbers.

    Common problems:

    Find the REAL serial number
        There are usually a lot of different numbers on a tractor. There might be a serial number on the engine. Or casting numbers on various metal parts. Make sure you have actually found the serial number, and not one of these other numbers.

    Read the number carefully
        On older tractors, the serial number plate has often faded. Make sure you do not confuse a 7 for a 1. Also, ensure you have read the entire number. If the plate has faded very badly, try making a rubbing of the imprint. Place a piece of tissue paper over the plate and rub gently with charcoal or a pencil.

    The serial number does not tell you everything
        In general, you cannot determine anything but the year (and original configuration on some models) from the serial number. You cannot typically find past owners, shipping locations, or exact dates. For the vast majority of tractors this information does not exist. The exceptions are John Deere tractors, and newer tractors of major brands.
        For a John Deere, you can send the serial number to the Two-Cylinder Club. For a fee, they will research the serial number and send you a certificate. Contact the Two-Cylinder Club for details.
        For newer tractors, you can take the serial number to a dealer for that specific brand. Manufacturers maintain databases for warranty and service information. The dealer may be able to tell you more about your tractor.

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