The serial number will be located either above the left-rear wheel or behind the right front wheel on the chassis. You will see a bar-coded sticker with a number below/above it. That is the serial number.
on the frame in the front of the tractor
1951
Write down the serial number off the seial number plate usually on the back of the tractor and go to your john deere dealer who can easily tell you the year of your tractor.
your tractor should be a 1948.
A John Deere model M tractor serial number plate is riveted onto the engine block on the left side of the tractor.
1983 Model Year
I would take a good guess that your tractor was made in 1969. To find out 101% sure, ask your John Deere dealer.
According to Parts Catalog 2150 your 265 John Deere was made in 1988.
according to tractor data it is 42331 hope it helped
Where is the serial# located on a John Deere 336 square baler
The age can be determined. Take the serial number into your local dealer and they can look it up for you.
It's on the frame but it's also on a sticker under the seat.