Year identification

Case collector uk said:

Hi all, My 446 is sadly missing the ID plate so I was wondering if anyone could work out the year from the engine number. Thanks View attachment 128920

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My understand is that the first three characters in the serial number represent the month and year of engine manufacture. A=January, B=February so G= July. Being a mid year engine, I would expect your tractor to be a '79, but it could be an '80.

a66coup289 said:

My understand is that the first three characters in the serial number represent the month and year of engine manufacture. A=January, B=February so G= July. Being a mid year engine, I would expect your tractor to be a '79, but it could be an '80.

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This information is correct, based on a July engine manufacture date, I would expect your tractor to be a 1980 production model year. Easy enough to verify, as 1980 was the first year of the long frame models and would have the stamped footrests rather than the diamond plate design.
Bob

Also try looking at the front of the front axle support, the date should be stamped there. As I recall, as you are looking at it, it should be to the right of the axle pivot pin. It can be hard to read either due to lite stamping or thick paint.

Cheers,
Gordy

Gordy said:

Also try looking at the front of the front axle support, the date should be stamped there. As I recall, as you are looking at it, it should be to the right of the axle pivot pin. It can be hard to read either due to lite stamping or thick paint.

Cheers,
Gordy

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Agreed Gordy, but I think you mean the tractor s/n rather than the date may be stamped there. Can't remember when they started doing that, but I think early 80's.

Bob

Thanks all.