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Claas MATADOR STANDARD 1969 Parts Catalog

You’ve got a 1969 Claas MATADOR STANDARD combine in the barn. You need a part – say, a cutterbar drive component or a threshing drum bearing. You pull up an aftermarket site and get a fuzzy diagram with no part number. That’s lost time and money. This Claas MATADOR STANDARD 1969 Parts Catalog is the OEM original from Gebr. Claas Maschinenfabrik GmbH, 141 pages of exploded-view drawings and factory part numbers. No guessing.

Published in 1969, this catalog applies to machines from combine number 540 011 onward – printed as “9.69” on the header. That machine number range is critical: parts changed across production runs. The back of the title page (page 2 of the PDF) shows the exact range. If your combine falls outside it, you need a different catalog. Period.

Rama – Rahmen: Frame and Chassis Breakdown

Grouped by assembly, sections 1 through 4 cover the frame (Rama / Rahmen). Each section has an exploded view with callouts. You get the correct bolt size, washer type, and frame bracket part number. I’ve seen a lot of shade-tree repairs where a tech uses a generic bolt and cracks the frame. Don’t be that guy. Use the factory part numbers from this manual.

Systems Covered: From Header to Engine Accessories

The catalog breaks down into over 50 sections. You get the 8.5-foot header frame (section 8), 10-12-14 foot frames (section 9), cutterbar drive (section 12), inclined conveyor drive (sections 13 and 13A), threshing drum (section 22) and concave (section 24), straw walkers (section 26), shoe and cleaning fan (sections 27-30), grain elevators (sections 31-33), hydraulics (sections 58-65), steering (section 45), brakes (sections 56-56A), final drives (section 57), and engine accessories for Perkins (sections 66-73) and Ford (sections 74-78). That’s every major system on the machine.

Perkins Engine Accessories: What’s Listed on Pages 66–73

Sections 66 through 73 cover the Perkins engine accessories. You get the injection pump, governor, oil filter, fuel lines, and more – all in factory drawings. Each part has a Claas part number you can order directly. No aftermarket manual matches this level of detail. If you need parts for the Ford engine, sections 74-78 cover that as well.

Get the Right Part Number the First Time

When you order parts, page 3 of the manual gives the ordering procedure verbatim. You must provide machine type, machine number, quantity, part number, description, shipping method, and address. That’s not optional. Following that procedure saves returns and downtime. I’ve seen a farm hand order “the thing next to the belt” and get the wrong piece. That’s a week of downtime. Use the part numbers from this catalog and write them down correctly.

Source Validity: Why OEM Parts Catalogs Beat Aftermarket

Aftermarket parts catalogs often redraw the diagrams and miss callouts. This is the original Claas publication, scanned from the 1969 print. The pages show German part numbers with multilingual headers (German, English, French, Danish, Swedish, Dutch, Italian, Spanish). That means the part number is the one Claas stamped on the metal. You can trust it. The catalog follows standards that align with ISO Quality Standards for documentation, and the engineering drawings adhere to SAE International Standards for thread specifications. If you’re sourcing parts for a different Claas model, check the Claas Columbus Parts Catalog – 82 Pages of OEM Part Numbers, the Claas M66 Parts Catalog – 107 Pages of OEM Part Numbers, or the CLAAS Combine Harvester and Forager Parts Catalog for related machines.

Does this manual cover the hydraulic system?

Yes, sections 58-65 cover the hydraulic pump, control valves, multi-way valve, header lift cylinder, steering servo cylinder, and all lines and fittings.

What information do I need to order parts from this catalog?

You need the machine type (CLAAS MATADOR STANDARD), machine number (found on the frame right next to the driver’s platform and on the type plate), quantity, full part number from the catalog, part description, desired shipping method (express, freight, etc.), and your exact address including postal code. If shipping by rail, include the rail station. The manual shows a sample written order on page 3. Missing any of these details will delay your order – or they’ll send the wrong part. I’ve seen orders returned because the machine number was left out. Follow the seven-item list printed in the manual and you’ll be fine.

Stop guessing and start ordering the right parts. Access the factory manual and get the correct part numbers for your MATADOR STANDARD combine.