Use the John Deere Precision Upgrades portal, which allows you to enter a serial number to see compatible years and upgrades.

John Deere used a sequential numbering system for the 7000 series. By matching your serial number to the ranges below, you can identify the exact model year of your machine. Serial Number Range Year of Manufacture 000000 – 003923 003924 – 013440 013441 – 026200 026201 – 043450 043451 – 059400 059401 – 074720 074721 – 086430 086431 – 095140 095141 – 102550 102551 – 107920 107921 – 111100 111101 – 115000 115001 – 120000 1987 (Final Production)

Pro Tip: When calling a dealer, do not say "I have a 1982 planter." Say, This eliminates human error from year-guessing.