Kubota Serial Number Decoder

This ATV VIN Check tool is free to use. It is currently in beta testing and will decode the vehicle identification number of any Yamaha ATV. Once I am confident it is bug free, and if there is enough demand, I will update it to cover all makes and models of ATVs including Polaris, Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki and others.

There are over 3 million Kubota engines out in the field in hundreds of different applications. This means parts and service requirements are daily encounters for our customers. Finding the right parts along with the authorized service dealer for your Kubota engine is easy if you have the serial number, along with the equipment application. The 5 digit serial number will not give you the build year or sell year. You can determine the date of sale by the 5 digit number (via your dealer). As for the engine serial number, it will tell you when the engine was built, but not when the tractor it was in was built. Kubota does not have 'year model' tractors, just series. If you have grand expectations for your property, choose the Grand L60 Series.

Since writing my ATV VIN guide I've been asked for help in decoding ATV VIN's so I made this free ATV VIN check tool. Use the charts and instructions in the original guide if you'd like to know how to manually decode an ATV VIN, however, it is easier to do an ATV VIN check by entering your ATV VIN into a decoder, now you can.

What This ATV VIN Check Tool Does: It will tell you if the VIN is mathematically valid based on industry standards and, if it is, will attempt to provide you with year, make and model information based on that VIN. This is particularly useful when buying a used ATV and/or ATV Parts.

What it Doesn't do: It cannot tell you if an ATV is stolen and will not provide specific information about the ATV such as engine size, color or other information which may be particular to that ATV. I decided not to use that type of specific information in order to avoid this tool being used for the wrong reasons and to keep costs low(as in free).
No owner history or personal information is collected or saved with this tool.

Finding your YAMAHA ATV VIN: The most likely location for a Yamaha VIN is on the lower left side of the frame near the footrest and shifter. Do not confuse the number stamped on the engine as being an ATV VIN, the VIN is 17 digits long and not mounted on the engine. If you do not readily see the ATV VIN plate on the lower left side of your frame you can also check the following locations. It may be located near the A-Arm mounts, behind the brush guard, on the swing-arm, near the top of the steering shaft and perhaps even behind the air filter housing of the frame depending on model. Be patient!

This ATV VIN Check tool is free to use. It is currently in beta testing and will decode the vehicle identification number of any Yamaha ATV. Once I am confident it is bug free, and if there is enough demand, I will update it to cover all makes and models of ATVs including Polaris, Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki and others.

There are over 3 million Kubota engines out in the field in hundreds of different applications. This means parts and service requirements are daily encounters for our customers. Finding the right parts along with the authorized service dealer for your Kubota engine is easy if you have the serial number, along with the equipment application. The 5 digit serial number will not give you the build year or sell year. You can determine the date of sale by the 5 digit number (via your dealer). As for the engine serial number, it will tell you when the engine was built, but not when the tractor it was in was built. Kubota does not have 'year model' tractors, just series. If you have grand expectations for your property, choose the Grand L60 Series.

Since writing my ATV VIN guide I've been asked for help in decoding ATV VIN's so I made this free ATV VIN check tool. Use the charts and instructions in the original guide if you'd like to know how to manually decode an ATV VIN, however, it is easier to do an ATV VIN check by entering your ATV VIN into a decoder, now you can.

What This ATV VIN Check Tool Does: It will tell you if the VIN is mathematically valid based on industry standards and, if it is, will attempt to provide you with year, make and model information based on that VIN. This is particularly useful when buying a used ATV and/or ATV Parts.

What it Doesn't do: It cannot tell you if an ATV is stolen and will not provide specific information about the ATV such as engine size, color or other information which may be particular to that ATV. I decided not to use that type of specific information in order to avoid this tool being used for the wrong reasons and to keep costs low(as in free).
No owner history or personal information is collected or saved with this tool.

Finding your YAMAHA ATV VIN: The most likely location for a Yamaha VIN is on the lower left side of the frame near the footrest and shifter. Do not confuse the number stamped on the engine as being an ATV VIN, the VIN is 17 digits long and not mounted on the engine. If you do not readily see the ATV VIN plate on the lower left side of your frame you can also check the following locations. It may be located near the A-Arm mounts, behind the brush guard, on the swing-arm, near the top of the steering shaft and perhaps even behind the air filter housing of the frame depending on model. Be patient!

Frequently Asked Questions About This ATV VIN Decoder

'It shows the wrong year!'
- The 10th digit of an ATV VIN represents the year. The letters A through Z, with the exception of O, L, U and Q which are never used, and numbers 1 through 9 each represent a year(see charts on my VIN Guide page to determine year). The problem with using this system is that when you run out of numbers and letters the system starts over and as a result the letter A for example can mean 1980 or 2010. This problem was resolved by referencing the 7th digit as follows. If the 7th digit is a number the earlier year is accurate, if the 7th digit is a letter the later year is accurate. Check to make sure the 7th digit is also accurate on your VIN, not just the 10th digit.

'It says my vin is invalid!'
- The 9th digit of every 17 digit ATV VIN is called the check digit and it represents the mathematical sum of the values of the entire VIN. Make sure you have correctly entered all 17 digits as they appear on your ATV. To make sure the tool is working correctly during beta testing you can enter the value 11111111111111111 which should validate, if it doesn't please let me know.

'It doesn't tell me my model information!'
- Did you know that not all Japanese ATVs are made in Japan and not all American ATVs are made in America etc? Some were even made from multiple locations and as a result there are multiple possible codes within the VIN to identify a single model of ATV. I am adding models and codes as quickly as I can verify them through a dealership.

'I'm buying a used ATV and the VIN doesn't check out!'
- Do not go by the VIN printed on any paperwork, you need to check the VIN on the ATV or motorbike itself. If it still doesn't check out, or is hard to read, I urge you to contact your local DMV(Department of Motor Vehicles) for more specific information about that ATV. Buying an ATV without paperwork is also always a risk and not recommended, contact your local police office if you suspect the VIN might have been removed or tampered with intentionally.

Kubota Serial Number Year Model

As can be seen on this typical VIN chart the first 13 digits can be numerical or alphabetical but the last 4 digits are always numerical.

'I think I have a generic ATV not from a major brand name'
- This is not only entirely possible but is in fact likely. Many ATVs are assembled in China using parts from many different companies and are named and branded by the end retailer where it was originally sold. During import these ATVs are often labeled as farm equipment which has different rules and regulations as you find on cars. This presents a problem for owners, the ATV VIN is usually printed in advance and does not follow the standard coding procedure. Chopstick cover template. Semi-generic VINs are applied after the fact. If this is your case your best bet is to take a picture and take it to your local dealer, it's likely that an experienced person there will recognize the ATV style and help you get the parts you need.

Kubota Tractor Corporation pays their marketing department a lot of money to come up new model and series numbers each year. These new numbers can be confusing and make you think you need to be a Navajo Code Talker just to understand what you're looking at. The good news is that you don't have to be. In this post, we'll take a look at Kubota Model numbers and break down what they mean and what they can tell you about a specific Kubota tractor.

Kubota has 3 basic tractor model types: Doall 16 lathe manual.

• B : 18-30hp subcompact tractors
• L: 30-60 hp compact tractors
• M: 40- 135 hp Tractors

Kubota Serial Number Decoder

There is only one variation, which is a X in the model. This X signifies that it is a smaller version of the model before it. Therefore, a BX tractor is the smallest series, or a small version of the B series and likewise, an MX tractor is the small version of the M Series.

Step 2: Behind the numbers

After the series letters there are numbers ex L4060. After step 1 we know that the L stands for Kubota's line of L series tractors. But what about the numbers?

• The first number after the letter is the horsepower. This is an 40 horse Compact tractor.

The Second number tells us what chassis the tractor is on. This is where things can get a little tricky, especially if you've got an older Kubota. For the last 10 years the Grand L Series Kubotas have been denoted with 30 a 40 or a 60 after the number. The standard L Series has been 00 or recently 01. For tractors 10 years or older, please contact your dealer for series information.

Click here to learn the difference between the Grand L and Standard L Series

Therefore, a L3901 is a 39 horsepower standard L tractor. Whereas the L4060 we looked at before is a 40 horsepower Grand L Tractor.

• The BX Series have ended in 50 60 and the most recent are 70.
• The B Series ends in 20 and 50, the 50 is the larger chassis.
• The L Series presently has 01 (standard L) and 60 (Grand L- Larger Frame).
• The MX Series is 00.
• The M Series is denoted by 60, X, or GX- These are the big 100+ hp tractors.

Step 3: The Fender Letters

On the rear fender of the L Series and up there are usually 3 letters, 4WD, HST or GST. These denote which type of transmission the tractor has.

4WD: Stand L Gear Drive*

*Note: All B series tractors have 4WD but most come with a hydrostat transmission.

Step 4: Loader Numbers

A lot of people only see the loader number on the tractor because the loader covers up the tractor numbers. This is common, don't worry if you've made that mistake. The loader numbers are the easiest to figure out. Basically it's LA which stands for Loader, then the lift capacity in kilograms. So a LA 1154 can lift 1154 kg. The easy way to guess that in lbs. is to double the number, so a LA 1154 can lift roughly 2,308 lbs.

Well that is the high level view of Kubota model numbers as they are right now. It's hard to guess how they might be further on down the road. As for older models, you'll have to call in and ask. If you have any further question feel free to come in and chat or give us a call!