Step 2: Finding your Model Number and Year of Tractor

Now that you have your sticker, match it with an image below and extract the information as shown in the examples.

Countax Tractors made from 1994 - 2010

The date of the tractor is the first 5 digits read backwards. i.e. 90609 = 09/06/09

Year of Manufacture: 2009

Countax Tractors from 2010 - present day (on some tractors)

Some stickers will show the date of manufacture (D.O.M) in the top left of the label. i.e. 10/02/12

Year of Manufacture: 2012

Countax Tractors from 2012 - present day (on some tractors)

As above, if the date of manufature is not shown, then the date of the tractor is the first 5 digits read backwards. i.e. 20216 = 16/02/12

Year of Manufacture: 2012

Please note: Machines built from 1994 - 2000 were fitted with Briggs and Stratton Engines. Machines after 2001 were fitted with Kawasaki or Honda engines. This will help you identify your machine, as some years on the label will look the same.

Briggs and Stratton Engines - Finding the Year

If you're still having trouble identifying the year of your tractor, it can also be found from the engine. This is provided the tractor is fitted with a Briggs and Stratton Engine and it is the original engine.

On your engine look for the numbers as in the images below, they are likely to be located in the following places. Please note that if the numbers are not visible then we would recommend using a wire brush or scratcher and a torch to help uncover them.

Spark Plug Area
Starter Motor Area
Casing on the left hand side of the Engine

Please click here for help on where to find the Briggs and Stratton identification label for your engine, to determine the year of your machine.

Year of Manufacture: 1987
Example: 422707 0166 01 87040712

Year of Manufacture: 1991
Example: 283707 0148 01 91101411

Year of Manufacture: 1994
Example: 129802-1415-01 94060858

Year of Manufacture: 2006
Example: 120T02-9263-08 06100556

Honda Engines - Finding the Model and Serial Number

Please use the images below to locate your engine label. Below is an example of how to identify the Model, Code/Variation and Serial number of your engine.

Model GX160 Code/Variation QX4 Serial GJAF1087423
Model GCV520 Code/Variation WEE1 Serial GAJM1398254

GX 120/160/200
GX 240/270/340/390

GCV 520/530
GXV 520/530

GX 610/620/6700

GX 100

GC 135/160

G 100/150/200

GC 135/160

GD 321/411

GXV 610/620/670

GX 22/31

GXV 50

GXV 160

GXV 270/340/390

Kawasaki Engines

Every Kawasaki engine is fitted with a unique label or etching for identification. This shows the engine 'Model', 'Specification' and 'Serial Number'. You will need these details if you require any parts of service information for your engine.

Two-Stroke Engine
Located on the engine cover behind the air filter cover or starter recoil.

Four-Stroke Engine
Located on the crankcase and/or the engine cover

Next: Step 3 - Finding your Parts from the PDF Manuals