John Deere Serial Number Breakdown
Serial number information Serial number information To better understand each position in the 17-digital serial number, the chart below lists the position number, use of that position and what the position means, specific to large tractors (7R, 8R/8RT Series and 9030 Series Tractors). Position Use Waterloo large tractor specific 1-3 Factory code 1RW 4-7 Model 7260 / 8335 8 Price/Capability code or Transmission code for 30 Series Tractors R or (see Position 11 Transmission codes) 9 Security code Calculated character based on the value of the other characters.
John Deere Serial Number Identification
Model Year Serial Number Chart Rev. 30-Jan-2012 IMPORTANT: The model year and serial number chart below shows the vintage of riding lawn equipment. Use this information when ordering equipment or attachments. This chart covers the most recent model years; for older equipment, refer to the Parts catalogs. John Deere 1 of 12.