Identifying 800 Series Serial Numbers

[861Diesel]

I recently purchased what I believe to be an 861 Diesel, but I cannot read the serial numbers on the transmission (above the starter) due to rust pitting. Are the serial numbers stamped anywhere else on the tractor? Thanks

 

[GlenIdaho]

There are no other "serial numbers" but there are casting numbers and date codes. If you think you have an 861, then you have the following:

8=four wheel utility type with adjustable front axle, 172 ci gas, Lp-gas, or 172 ci Diesel engine
6 = 5 speed tranny, 3 point system and live PTO
1 = 01 series tarctor

The exception would be any thing that may have been changed by repair, ie different tranny etc, or was added by the dealer or others. Hope this helps.

 

[john in la]

No the serial # is only in the placed you looked.
Look at the pictures in the link and we may beable to date it by the parts date codes.
date codes

 

[GlenIdaho]

Hello John;

Where can a fellow get a data sheet that breaks down the date codes? Thanks!

 

[861Diesel]

It's definitely an 861 Diesel. The previous owner repainted the tractor blue and installed 4000 series diesel decals and a 800 series nose emblem. I would like to paint it the original colors and need to identify the vintage to ensure the correct shade of red.

thanks for all the help... I will look for some date codes.

 

[861Diesel]

John thanks for info... I'm sure you've put a lot of effort into the documention and it shows. Very nice!

 

[awhtx]

The diesel engine was not available until the 01 series was introduced as the 1958 model and all 01's were painted the orange-red color so therefore orange-red is the correct color for your tractor.