Serial Numbers for
BF Avery Model A
I have researched the serial number information through all of the manuals and salesman’s price books from the past years that I have worked in agricultural sales. I also studied the differences of the tractors that I own and it is my opinion that the list of years along with serial number breaks and production changes are accurate as can be determined in the absence of the original factory records for these tractors…………….. Cork Lemmon, May 2007
Serial number is stamped on right frame rail below transmission shift lever. Engine serial number is stamped on plate on right side of crankcase.
Year Model | Serial Number Range |
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1943* | 1A000 - 1A844 *see note below |
1943 | 1A845- 1A1497 |
1944 | 1A1498 - 4A785 |
1945 | 4A786 - 7A304 |
1946 | 7A305 - 9A865 |
1947 | 9A866 - 13A246 |
1948 | 13A247 - 17A455 |
1949 | 17A456 - 19A365 |
1950 | 19A366 - 20A114 |
*Note – These first 844 tractors may have been made by Cletrac in Ohio for Avery after the rights were puchased for the General and before the Avery plant was setup to produce the Model A tractors.
Changes Made at different serial numbers
Serial Number Change Made
1A950
New style throttle lever
1A1328 New style one piece drawbar 3A100 Small Delco Remy generator 3A642 New style clutch pedal 3A975 Electric start & battery platform 4A932 Cushion spring clutch plate 6A462 New style oil filter and air cleaner 6A805 New style tool box - cross ways 7A013 New style battery box & cover 7A013 Larger style Delco Remy generator and regulator 7A013 Fuel tank bracket under tank 7A215 Front wheel fork 7A270 BF Avery medallion on Grill 7A270 New style grill and hood 7A639 New style air shaft cover 8A388 Press steel rear wheel disc 8A445 New style U-joint 8A601 1XB3 Engine 8A601 Hydraulic syste and rock shaft 8A895 New style front wheel - steel 9A901 Foot brakes; Message from Brad Hall that his A S/N 9A900 has hand brakes so foot brakes did not start until at least S/N 9A901 16A640 New style front fork for dual wheel and wide front end 18A195 New style hydraulic control and rock shaft 18A742 Foot rest and support 18A742 Frame channel and rear cross member changed