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Tractor
Tractor plates were first issued in 1914, and used an E prefix, standing for Engine until 1927, from 1928 to 1933 a TE prefix, meaning Traction Engine, was used. Then the prefix was removed and the word TRACTOR was used as the legend until the discontinuation of tractor plates after 1983. Both the 1971 and 1977 bases used the prefix TR. In 1984 tractor plates were replaced by two different types. If the tractor was used for industrial purposes, it received a Special Mobile Equipment (SME) plate. If the tractor was used for agriculture, the vehicle was issued an Implement of Husbandry (IMP) plate. There has been a proliferation of SME plates and profound scarcity of IMP plates. As of the end of 2011 there were 24,367 SME plates in use and 216 IMP plates.
1940 - 1949
1940
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Observed serial range: 0001 - 8437 All plates measure 6" x 12" Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons Issued in singles Colors: dark blue on gold |
 From Tim Gierschick |
Not offered on this format | Not offered on this format |
1941
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Observed serial range: 0001 - 9997 All plates measure 6" x 12" Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons Issued in singles Colors: gold on dark blue |
 From Tim Gierschick |
Not offered on this format | Not offered on this format |
1942
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Observed serial range: 0001 - 9999 A000 - Z999 Observed high: C424 All plates measure 6" x 12" Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons Issued in singles Colors: dark blue on gold |
 From Tim Gierschick  From John Anshant & John Willard |
Not offered on this format | Not offered on this format |
1943
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Observed serial format: TR746 - TR9453 Tabs used instead of a new annual plate in order to conserve steel for the war effort. Tabs were affixed to the 1942 plate they used during 1942. Number etched into tab does not match 1942 plate number. Tabs measure 1 7/8" x 2 1/8" Issued in singles Colors: black on red |
 From Clayton Moore  From Tim Gierschick |
Not offered on this format | Not offered on this format |
1944
| Notes | Number Plate | Personalized Plate | Sample Plate |
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Observed serial range: 0001 - 9503 All plates measure 6" x 12" Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons Issued in singles Colors: gold on dark blue |
 From Clayton Moore |
Not offered on this format | Not offered on this format |
1945
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Observed serial range: 0001 - 9999 A000 - Z999 Observed high: B572 All plates measure 6" x 11" Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons Issued in singles Colors: dark blue on gold |
 From Clayton Moore  From Worthpoint |
Not offered on this format | Not offered on this format |
1946
| Notes | Number Plate | Personalized Plate | Sample Plate |
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Observed serial range: 0001 - 9999 A000 - Z999 Observed high: B434 All plates measure 6" x 11" Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons Issued in singles Colors: gold on dark blue |
 From Tim Gierschick  From Clayton Moore |
Not offered on this format | Not offered on this format |
1947
| Notes | Number Plate | Personalized Plate | Sample Plate |
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Observed serial range: 0001 - 9999 A000 - Z999 Observed high: J372 All plates measure 6" x 11" Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons Issued in singles Colors: dark blue on gold |
 From Tim Gierschick  From Tim Gierschick |
Not offered on this format | Not offered on this format |
1948
| Notes | Number Plate | Personalized Plate | Sample Plate |
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Observed serial range: 0001 - 9999 A000 - Z999 Observed high: M944 All plates measure 6" x 11" Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons Issued in singles Colors: gold on dark blue |
 From Tim Gierschick  From eBay |
Not offered on this format | Not offered on this format |
1949
| Notes | Number Plate | Personalized Plate | Sample Plate |
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Observed serial range: 0001 - 9999 A000 - Z999 Observed high: P195 All plates measure 6" x 11" Manufactured in Pennsylvania prisons Issued in singles Colors: dark blue on gold |
 From Tim Gierschick  From Clayton Moore |
Not offered on this format | Not offered on this format |