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How to Date an Old John Deer Backhoe Loader

John Deere has manufactured farm equipment since the company was founded in 1837. The company produces many different types of equipment such as tractors, lawn mowers and backhoe loaders. A backhoe loader is a tractor with a bucket attached to the rear, used to move large amounts of dirt. If you are searching for parts for an old John Deer backhoe loader, you can use the serial number to determine its age.

Instructions

    • 1

      Locate the serial number of the backhoe, which is located on a metal plate attached to the backhoe. The serial number may be located in one of many different locations, depending on the year in which your backhoe was manufactured. Possible locations include under the seat, on the wheel-well frame, on the motor or on the transmission.

    • 2

      Online, navigate to the Restoration Supply John Deere Tractor Serial Number Reference website.

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      Locate the first four to seven digits of your serial number on the charts to determine the year in which the backhoe loader was manufactured. The date in which the backhoe loader was manufactured is listed to the left of the serial number prefix.