Help identify this tractor

tj2 · Aug 9, 2005

( tj2,
Can you find the serial number plate?
That will have the best info on it to identify it by. )

I'll try. Where would the serial number plate typically be located?

Also, it is a JD loader, although the bucket appears to be something that was put together later.

hobbyfarm · Aug 9, 2005

This website has a lot of photos. (lower your speaker volume first, don't say I didn't warn you.) /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

hobbyfarm · Aug 9, 2005

This guy has a page to help identify the various antique Deeres.

hobbyfarm · Aug 9, 2005

( I'll try. Where would the serial number plate typically be located? )

Look here:
John Deere Model B Serial Numbers

Lobo56 · Aug 9, 2005

That's a model A , can tell by the steering wheel shaft support. The model B had a tall support that is set back from the hood about 10 - 12 inches. The model A had both the tall and short support depending on the year. The short support was right up to the back of the hood like the one in the photo. Never seen a Model B with that support only Model A’s. My 12 year old son is a John Deere tractor nut and new right away what model it was and broke out he pictures to show me the two tractors side by side. Here’s a photo of a Model A.

Lobo56 · Aug 9, 2005

Here's a Model B

Lobo56 · Aug 9, 2005

Larger pic Model B

Deerlope · Aug 9, 2005

What you have is worth more than $1k from a collector and there are many that collect them. The magneto is still intact and that is rare for that age tractor.Also all the sheet metal is still there. That old loader is worth $1k cause I don't see very many welds on it. You can find the serial # on the frame around the starter area. I had an "A " many moons ago. When you find the serail # the model # should also be there. Take the serial # to a dealer and he has a book that will tell you what year it is.