The engine serial number is on a metal plaque attached to the block. There is actually no Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) by that name on a Kubota, but there is a serial number and a model number. The Kubota Engine Serial Number is marked on the specified location per engine series as shown below. Kubota durability and reliability ensure you’re getting the best a lawn tractor has to offer. KUBOTA ENGINE AMERICA Service Training 6-Digit Serial Number Format (Before June, 2012) The Serial Number is the ident ification number for the engine. M-2 MECHANISM, WSM ENGINE Kubota Engine Model Identification The alpha numeric model number of each Kubota diesel engine has a definite meaning. Please notice that vehicles manufactured before 1981 may have less symbols than today's ISO standard VIN consisting of 17 characters. From what I can tell online I believe it is a 2008.
This means that the engine serial numbers are mutually exclusive regardless of production plant.
