The 116 was produced between 82-85
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2002-2005
The John Deere lawn tractor with the serial number A660F 070881M was manufactured in 1985. The serial number indicates that it belongs to the model year 1985, as John Deere typically uses a specific format for their serial numbers to indicate the production year.
According to Parts Catalog 2150 your 265 John Deere was made in 1988.
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.
the john deere tractors are made in moline, united states
The first year John Deere introduced the utility tractor was 1918. Before that, the John Deere company manufactured plows. They bought the maker of the Waterloo Boy tractor in order to sell tractors.
John Deere did not create the Waterloo Boy tractor, they bought the company in 1918 after they failed to invent their own reasonably priced tractor.
In 1918 Deere & Company bough the Waterloo Tractor Company which was not the first tractor manufacturer but the first to produce Deere & Co,'s tractors.
Which type of tractor are you talking about? John Deere used similar numbering systems for its various models of tractors. My best suggestion for you is to try your local John Deere dealer and by giving them a full description of your tractor they can easily tell you what year your tractor was made.
John Deere tractors and lawn supplies can be from a range of years. Some people have antiques that came from the 40s.
The John Deere 185 lawn mower was built between the years 1986 and 1990.