Serial Number Location for 2010

[robotmaker]

I must need stronger glasses or something but I could swear I saw the serial number on this JD 2010 at one point in the time I have owned it. Now, I am finding out that the serial number I THOUGHT it was, is not. I have also searched both the parts book and the service manual and neither one points to it's location. Where is this information on this unit so I can get the right parts?
thanks
rj

[jdemaris]

I must need stronger glasses or something but I could swear I saw the serial number on this JD 2010 at one point in the time I have owned it. Now, I am finding out that the serial number I THOUGHT it was, is not. I have also searched both the parts book and the service manual and neither one points to it's location. Where is this information on this unit so I can get the right parts?
thanks
rj

As I recall -1010s and 2010s had the machine serial numbers riveted to the engine block - not on the tractor. Attachments added - e.g. backhoes, loaders, rippers, etc. can have their own tags.

[Lavoy]

Early crawlers have the tag on the RH front side of the engine block, later crawlers have it on the LH side of the bellhousing.
Lavoy

[Tigerhaze]

RJ-

If your 2010 is an early model, you'll have to be a little careful and check to see whether the engine is original. My early S/N 2010 had the original diesel engine replaced with one from an ag tractor or combine. Thus, I can't go by a serial number on my machine.

The parts manual is a valuable resource as you can see whether the serial number range matters or not for the part you need. Also, many of the larger parts are stamped with their own parts number so you can cross reference that way.

[robotmaker]

I am beginning to think that something has been replaced here. I have no clue if this is the original diesel engine or not....well I have one clue, I have found that the rear sprockets have the part numbers from a pre-42000 crawler, but when I did record the serial number back when I got it, it was 42139. I have not found anything yet that belongs to a 42000+ on it as of last night. I am beginning to hate the fact that I purchased the service manual now as I am finding out how much stuff is REALLY wrong and out of specification or just plum wore out. My father in law asked me when I would have it back up and running again... my reply to him was --- "When I run out of money !"
rj