Determining the year of the mower

[jlloyd]

How might one find the year a mower was produced from the ID # or can't you? I have a JD 265 w/17hp Kaw, 48" deck, ID M00265A481829. I am trying to figure out what it's worth and don't know the age of the machine. Any insight would be most appreciated.

 

[reynoldston]

They have a lot of information at

TractorData.com - information on all makes and models of lawn and garden tractors

 

[JoeM(GA)]

1988 MODEL 265 W/46" MOWER SERIAL NUMBER (M00265A457001-595000)