The John Deere 212 garden tractor was produced from 1975 to 1987. Manufactured in Horicon, Wisconsin, the tractor’s production remained in the United States during the entire model run.

Is John Deere 212 a good tractor?

They are good tractors,if they’re cared for. They are the smaller version of the 300/400 series,and are quite capable of doing mowing,plowing,snow removal,etc.,when set up properly. It should have the Kohler k301AQS engine,which is a pretty reliable engine. Parts are pricey,simply because they are John Deere.

What year is my John Deere serial number?

Identify the letter and numbers in positions nine through 12 in a 17-symbol VIN. In order, these identify the security code, calender year of manufacture, transmission code, and wheel or track designation. The calender year of manufacture will be denoted by an A for 2010, B for 2011 and so on.

How do I tell what year my John Deere mower is?

Stand behind your John Deere lawn tractor and look to the bottom left hand corner near the left tire to locate the identification tag. This metal plate attached to the frame of the mower provides you with the tractor’s model and serial number. Tags may be located under the hood or along the front on older models.

How do I read my John Deere model number?

Finding your model number and serial number is as easy as locating the identification tag on your machine. As seen in the example, the model number will be displayed below the MODEL heading (Example: Z235), and the serial number will be underlined on the top-right corner of the tag (Example: 130002).

What do the numbers on a John Deere tractor mean?

The tractor model numbers are comprised of four positions. The first number designates the family while the next three numbers represent the approximate engine horsepower. The fifth and sixth positions are represented by a letter. The first letter indicates the level of capability or price a tractor has.