yes It's at the lower rear end facing rearward, on a little silver rectangular tag, well under the PTO shaft linkage, at least on my 700 series compact diesel tractor. Sometimes they are on the side frame
on the frame in the front of the tractor
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.
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.
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.
your tractor should be a 1948.
The John Deere model 316 tractor with the serial number 03160091020M was manufactured in 1983. John Deere's serial numbers often indicate the production year, and the "316" model was produced from 1978 to 1989, with your specific serial number falling within the 1983 production range.
A John Deere model M tractor serial number plate is riveted onto the engine block on the left side of the tractor.
The serial number 046748T for a John Deere 2020 indicates that the tractor was manufactured in 1970. John Deere uses a specific coding system for their serial numbers, and the "T" at the end of the serial number signifies it is a model produced in that year.
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.