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The 442 was only made for three years and Case did not keep records prior to 1972. Machines made in 1972 and after can be identified for model year by using the serial number (PIN). Your machine could be a 1969, 1970 or 1971. The 71 model is easy to identify. This is the first year that Case introduced the new implement attachment system on the tractors. If your tractor has spring-loaded pins on the front of the frame ends, then it's a 71. It will also have a completely flat dash. There will be no box bump-out where the steering shaft comes through. The fenders will have wide, flat tops and the seat will have a single seat cushion. If it's a 1969 model, then it will have the "elephant ear" fenders from the earlier 195 model it replaced. If the seat is original, then there will be a separate seat pad and back pad and the letters "PK" will appear on the rear of the seat pan. The dash will have the aforementioned bump out where the steering shaft comes through. Although I am not positive, it's my belief that the 70 model went to the flat top fenders. It still had the dash bump-out and just like the 69 model, it still used the older 100 series style of attaching implements. The mowing decks have a long piece of tubing that engages with a socket under the tractor and the snow/dirt blade needs a bracket welded to the frame on each side to hook onto and this bracket is in front of the rear wheels but behind the spot where the footrests are. Let me know if these descriptions fit your tractor.
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