How to Identify the Model of a John Deere Tractor
Deere & Company, which has become known as John Deere, was founded in 1837 and has since become an industry leader in the production of farming and landscaping equipment. Each model of tractor produced by John Deere is assigned a unique number, rather than an actual name. Identifying the model of your John Deere tractor is important for proper maintenance and when ordering replacement parts. It is also essential to know the tractor’s model number if an insurance policy is to be taken out on the tractor, or to help police recover the tractor should it be stolen.
Look at the hood of the tractor. Many newer model John Deere tractors will have a yellow stripe on the hood with the words “John Deere” written, as well as a three or four-digit number. The number represents the model of the tractor.
- Deere & Company, which has become known as John Deere, was founded in 1837 and has since become an industry leader in the production of farming and landscaping equipment.
- It is also essential to know the tractor’s model number if an insurance policy is to be taken out on the tractor, or to help police recover the tractor should it be stolen.
Look for the serial number plate on the rear of the tractor should the numeric model number not appear on the hood. The plate will be metallic and will be attached to the tractor with rivets. The model number will appear above the serial number, which is a 13-digit figure, beginning with a letter and ending with six numbers.
Look under the right fenders for the serial number plate, should it not be affixed to the rear of the tractor. This is the location of the serial number plate on older model tractors.
Identify John Deere Lawn Tractor Serial Numbers
The John Deere corporation manufactures dozens of styles and models of lawn tractors for both residential and commercial use. Their products are all identified by a serial number, which Deere also refers to as a product identification number, PIN, or Lawn Mower ID No. The length of the number sequence will vary as well, largely based on the age of the lawn tractor with more recent models having considerably longer identification numbers than older models. View the serial or PIN on John Deere Steel-Deck Walk-Behind mowers by looking on the left side of the mower deck frame, when standing behind the machine. The number will be 13 or 17 digits and appear on a sticker with the phrase "Manufactured by John Deere."
- Look for the serial number plate on the rear of the tractor should the numeric model number not appear on the hood.
- The model number will appear above the serial number, which is a 13-digit figure, beginning with a letter and ending with six numbers.
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References
- Jim Rowland, Office Manager; Sunbelt Lawn and Tractor, Orlando, Florida
- John Deere: About Us
- John Deere KnowledgeBase: GroundsCare Locating Serial Number or Lawm Mower ID No.
Writer Bio
Andrew Todd has been writing since 2006. He has written for the Consumer Search website and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida. Todd has a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from the University of Central Florida.
