Model numbers and the number 5

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Starting in 1971 the model numbers got a 6th digit following the 5-digit model number. After seeing these in lists realized the significance of the 6th digit.

x-xxxx-6 minus 5 = 1 = 1971

x-xxxx-7 minus 5 = 2 = 1972

x-xxxx-8 minus 5 = 3 = 1973

x-xxxx-9 minus 5 = 4 = 1974

The attachment model numbers were the same.

 

Recently the model 1-6041 came up and Toro has this listed as a 1970 model.

Believe it should be 1969 as 19 1969 tractor model numbers use 4 for the 4th digit and 1 model made in Belgium dosen't.

Another observation is no other model number for the 1969 Raider 10 has shown up.

 

In 1970 all 23 models use a 5 for the 4th digit.

 

Back to the significance of the 5.

In 1969 the 4th digit 4 minus 5 could be 9 = 1969

In 1970 the 4th digit 5 minus 5 could be 0 = 1970

 

Interesting.

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You have put a lot of thought into this!

Thanks for all your help with Wheel Horse information.

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Garry, you amaze me with the amount of helpful information you share with us.   

[rmaynard 16,363]

You have too much time on your hands. You need a hobby. 

 

 for that info and all the time you spend documenting this stuff.