Ford 600 serial number & meaning?

red bison

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I'm a newbie here. I just acquired an Old Ford 600 Industrial? with a bucket & Quick attach Backhoe.
I have read some posts, so I found where my serial # is by the starter on the transmission housing.
The Top row of numbers is: 41201D
The Bottom row (serial number?) is (Diamond)2028(Diamond)
Can some one tell me what the top row of number means & what year this tractor is?

Thanks Red 8)
 
I don't know about the numbers but I do show a Ford 600 as a All Purpose tractor made between 1954-1957 31HP gas powered engine 134 CID (Cubic Inch Displacement) if that helps any.

I'm sure someone will be along to give you the breakdown on the numbers.
 

41201D
4**** - 172 ci gas, LP-gas or 172 ci diesel engine
*1*** - Industrial and agricultural models produced after 1963
**20 * - Utility-type w/adjustable front axle
*1**1 - Four-speed w/PTO
D = Diesel

serial #2028 is for 1962 which doesn't agree with the above, you might want to
check your numbers again to be sure you didn't miss one

1962 Serial number 1001 - 11947
1963 Serial number 11948 - 38930
1964 Serial number 38931 - up
 
Thanks a bunch, I knew someone would know. I thought it was a 134, but I guess it is a 172 engine. I am lost on the D, because it is definitely Not a diesel. I guess maybe it was changed out over the years.
I will look at the 2028 again tomorrow - does the diamond on each end of the numbers mean anything?
Red Bison
 

Sounds like whatever it is, either the transmission is a transplant, or the engine is. I don't think those transmission numbers mean much in this case. Others will direct you as to how to find date codes on various components in order to determine what your tractor was mostly birthed as.
 
As Larry said somethings been swapped out.
Casing and production code on the lower section of the engine
block might get you closer to what it is. Photo would help
 

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