Do not confuse the John Deere Engine plate as the VIN plate. The John Deere Company labels all its tractor equipment products, including backhoes, with serial numbers that contain information identifying the year the. The serial number, also called vehicle identification number, of steel-deck, walk-behind John Deere mowers is typically found on the left area of the mower deck. that particular tractor brand will include a listing of serial numbers by year.
The 13 digit product identification number serial number is located on right hand side of frame beneath the front of the engine. Keep the number in a safe place until you can decode it, and after.
