Standard Calalog of Farm Tractors
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Tractor serial numbers
Example serial number list:
Year
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Number |
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1980
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501
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1981
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879
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<<< 900
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1982
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1034
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1983
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2103
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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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