I have several older large John Deere tractors but I have a few questions since this is my first "garden tractor". Purchased this 140 the other day from a 94 year old guy that just entered a nursing home, he bought it new in 1974, serial number 064221M, he worked at the john deere dealer for 40 years and told me it was one the the last 50 made so they sold it to him and gave him a deal since the new model 300 was coming out. Every 140 I have ever seen has headlights but this came from the factory without headlights...did some come without lights? Is this a 1974?
Also, the tractor has been in his shed for 15 years, I cleaned it up, changed the oil and sparkplug and it started right up.
Everything seems to work, my other question is about the deck. The deck has a model number (H117L). Is this a 48" or 50" deck and is it original to the tractor?
Comments appreciated, thank you.
Also, the tractor has been in his shed for 15 years, I cleaned it up, changed the oil and sparkplug and it started right up.
Everything seems to work, my other question is about the deck. The deck has a model number (H117L). Is this a 48" or 50" deck and is it original to the tractor?
Comments appreciated, thank you.
