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Iseki TM223, FHSME4, FMUE4, FUE1, FUE4 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Parts Breakdown

If you’ve ever ordered a part for an Iseki TM223 and got sent the wrong one because some aftermarket catalog guessed the number, you know the waste of time and money. This OEM Parts Catalog fixes that. No speculation, no third-party re‑draws – just the factory part codes, interchangeability notes, and exploded diagrams that let you order the exact bolt, seal, or gear the first time. You get 252 pages of the same documentation the dealership uses.

Parts Catalog for TM223: What’s Inside the 252 Pages

This catalog covers every model type under the TM223 umbrella: FHSME4, FMUE4, FUE1, and FUE4. The first page spells out the model encoding – FH means four‑wheel drive with HST, M means mid PTO, U means power steering. The area codes E1 for Asia, E4 for Europe and Oceania. Every part is listed by key number, part code, name, quantity, and serial number break. Need a hydraulic hose that changed after serial 230? The lower column shows you. This is the level of detail you don’t get from a parts lookup website.

Model Variants Explained: FHSME4, FMUE4, FUE1, FUE4

One machine name, four different configurations. The manual breaks out which parts apply to which variant using columns with model codes like SSM43M, SSM45M, SSM48F, SSM48G. You see a star under a column – that part fits that model. No star? Leave it alone. For example, the cassette/upper part (8585-211-001-20) fits SSM43M and SSM45M but not SSM48F. If you’re working on an FUE1 (two‑wheel drive, standard PTO, no power steering), you need to check the column mapping. The catalog gives you that mapping on page 2.

Key Parts Numbering and SPC Codes: Reading the Head Paragraph

Page 2 and 3 of the catalog explain the “directions for use.” This isn’t filler – it’s how you decode the table. Parts numbers starting with ‘V’ or ‘W’ are standard market parts you can source locally. The SPC column marks parts as * (standard), T (optional), or ‘R’ (replacement). The interchangeability (ITC) column tells you if old and new parts swap: 1 means new fits old, 2 means old fits new, 3 means no swap. That ‘R’ code can save you when a newer superseded part exists – you don’t have to guess. Also note the GRP column: parts marked with the same letter can be replaced as a set. This is the kind of detail aftermarket catalogs leave out because they never had the original.

Why Factory Parts Catalogs Beat Aftermarket Lookups

Aftermarket parts books often combine multiple model years into one diagram and delete the interchangeability notes. With this OEM catalog you get the exact part code for your serial number range. No wondering if a Chinese knockoff will work – you see the factory number. The page layout is consistent: key, part code, description, model applicability, quantity (with ‘M’ for meters, ‘L’ for liters, ‘AR’ for adjust‑as‑required), and serial number break. Plus color codes (COL) for painted parts – the number links to a color list on the next page. That matters when you’re ordering a hood or fender and want the right shade of Iseki red. You can cross‑reference with the Automotive Industry Overview for broader context on parts numbering standards, but for Iseki specifics, this is the document. Automotive Industry Overview is another resource if you want general background, but stay focused on the factory data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What models are covered in this parts catalog?

It covers the Iseki TM223 tractor and all its variants: FHSME4, FMUE4, FUE1, and FUE4. The model code breakdown is explained on page 2 so you can identify which columns apply to your machine.

How do I read the part number table?

Each row has a KEY number (location in the illustration), a PART CODE (the ordering number), a DESCRIPTION, columns for each model variant (star = used), QUANTITY per unit (with M, L, AR notes), a serial number break (upper = to serial, lower = after), ITC (interchangeability code 1,2,3), COL (color code), and GRP (set group). The directions on page 2 walk you through every field.

What is SPC?

Standard Parts Code. * means standard, T means optional, ‘R’ means replacement.

Can I use this catalog to order parts for a different Iseki model?

This catalog is specifically for TM223 and its four model variants. For other Iseki tractors you need the corresponding factory catalog. See the related ISEKI TM223 Parts Catalogue for this model, and consider the ISEKI SSM Parts Catalogue Directions for Use for understanding the numbering system across Iseki models. If you have a TS3110, check the Iseki TS3110 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Parts Breakdown instead.

Every hour you spend guessing a part number is an hour you could have spent wrenching. This catalog puts the factory data on your screen – exploded views, exact quantities, serial breaks, and interchangeability flags. Stop cross‑referencing third‑party lists that might be wrong. Access the Factory Manual and start ordering the right parts.