What do John Deere serial numbers mean?

A serial number is basically a record of production of whatever is serial numbered. This number is mostly used to date equipment for parts, repairs, etc. This number can be researched and some information can sometimes be found out, such as where the equipment was shipped and the original equipment installed on the equipment.

In reference to so-called 'serial numbers' on JOHN DEERe pedal tractors, this is most likely just a stock number or part number for the entire pedal tractor. For example, to order a pedal tractor, it would be ordered by this stock number which is stamped on all similar pedal tractors and more than likely on the outside of the box the pedal tractor is packaged in.