Understanding your John Deere serial number
Your serial number helps with ordering parts, scheduling service, or registering your equipment.
Your John Deere serial number is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric code that identifies your specific piece of equipment. This code contains valuable information about your specific machine.
An example serial number:
1M0Z235AHCM130002
Understanding Your 17-Digit Serial Number
The 17-digit alphanumeric code on your John Deere equipment contains specific information about your machine:
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First two characters: World Manufacturer Code (indicates factory location)
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Characters 3-8: Machine Model information
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9th character: Check digit (verifies accuracy of the VIN)
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10th character: Year of Manufacture (follows a specific code pattern)
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11th character: Transmission Type
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Final digits: Sequential Manufacturing Serial Number
Understanding this code helps our team provide you with the right parts and service for your exact equipment model.
How to Locate Your Serial Number
Finding your model number and serial number is as easy as locating the identification tag on your machine.
Having trouble locating your serial number or have questions about your John Deere equipment? We’re here to help.