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Massey Ferguson 1745 2005 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Parts Book

You call the Massey Ferguson dealer for a part number on a 1745 round baler. They ask for the serial number, you read it off, and they still come back with the wrong bearing because someone misread a supersession. That’s a wasted hour and a half of your time. I’ve been in shops where the counter guy reads off a screen that’s one revision behind. The only way to be sure is to have the original factory document in your hand. This Massey Ferguson 1745 2005 Parts Catalog is that document – 133 pages, printed 06/05, part number 700724391B. No aftermarket reprint, no condensed version. It’s the same binder the dealer techs used when the machine was new.

Drives and Gearbox – Not a Guess in Sight

First section you’ll turn to is DRIVES. The manual breaks it into IMPLEMENT DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY, DRIVE, and GEARBOX ASSEMBLY. If you’re chasing a failed U-joint or a sheared PTO shaft, the exploded view shows every snap ring, bolt, and seal. Each item number ties back to a parts list with the Massey Ferguson part number, quantity, and description. For the pickup drive, there are two separate mounting assemblies – left and right. That’s the kind of detail you don’t get from a parts website that lumps everything under “driveline components.”

Electrical System – The Section Most Guys Screw Up

ELECTRICAL. That’s the section that separates a farmer from a technician. This catalog covers the TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY, the ELECTRIC THREADER, the ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY, and the CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY (including an upgrade version). If your baler won’t tie, you need to trace the wiring from the electric threader control box back to the harness. The manual gives you the exact harness service parts – no guessing which pin connector you need. I’ve seen guys order the wrong controller because they thought “upgrade” meant a different part number. The catalog shows both the standard and upgrade control box assemblies side by side. That’s the value of OEM documentation.

Hydraulics – Torque Settings and Valve Details

Hydraulics on a 1745 round baler are what make the bale tension consistent. The catalog has a dedicated HYDRAULICS section with LEFT and RIGHT sides, the HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, the TAILGATE SHUTOFF VALVE assembly, and the BALE TENSION VALVE ASSEMBLY. If you’re replacing a cylinder, you need the seal kit part number – it’s listed under the cylinder breakdown. For the shutoff valve, the catalog calls out the specific O-rings and spool components. No aftermarket seller tells you which thread sealant to use, but the factory parts list ensures you get the exact repair kit.

Bale Forming – Belts, Rollers, and Lacing Kits

Forming belts and lacing are maintenance items on any round baler. The catalog includes sections for ROLLER-UPPER, ROLLER-LOWER, TAILGATE ROLLER, BELT TENSIONER ROLLER, FORMING BELTS AND LACING (split by serial number ranges: HN89101 thru HP89100 and HP89101 later), TWINE ROUTING, THREADER, and TWINE CUTOFF. If your belt lacing pin kit is worn out, the manual lists the ALLIGATOR RIVET LACING KIT (part number 700721237) and the ALLIGATOR APPLICATOR TOOL (700721239). You get the exact tool number so you don’t buy the wrong size. The DECALS AND KITS section also includes a FIRE EXTINGUISHER KIT, BALE RAMP KIT, BALE COUNTER KIT, and REMOTE CYCLE START SWITCH KIT – all with factory part numbers.

Why Factory OEM Matters for a Parts Catalog

This is not a photocopy of a manual that someone scanned at 150 dpi and cropped the margins. It’s the original 2005 publication from Massey Ferguson. The alphabet index at the front lets you find any part by name. The numerical index lists every part number with page and grid location. Common hardware like bolts, nuts, and cotter pins are listed indented under the item they attach to – exactly as the factory laid it out. When you order a part, you refer to both the illustration and the text to avoid confusion. I’ve used aftermarket catalogs that misplace a decimal point on a bearing number. That doesn’t happen here.

Who Should Buy This Manual

If you own a 1745 round baler and do your own maintenance, you need this catalog. If you run a repair shop and see Massey Ferguson equipment come through the door, you need it. The catalog covers every major assembly: DRIVES, PICKUP, ELECTRICAL, TAILGATE, BALE FORMING, FRAME & WHEELS & SHIELDS, HYDRAULICS, DECALS & KITS, and RECOMMENDED DEALER STOCK. That last section tells you what parts a dealer should stock – useful if you’re building your own inventory. For the wiring harness, the ELECTRICAL HARNESS SERVICE PARTS pages give you the complete harness breakdown.

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FAQ

Does this catalog include repair procedures or just part numbers?

Parts catalog. Not a service manual. It gives you exploded diagrams and factory part numbers for ordering. For torque specs and overhaul procedures, you need the service manual for the 1745. But if you’re replacing a bearing or a belt, this catalog tells you exactly which part fits by serial number range.

What serial number break is covered?

It covers through serial numbers into the HP89101 range and later for forming belts and upper rollers. Check the specific sections – for example, ROLLER-UPPER has separate entries for S.N. HN89101 THRU HP89100 and another for HP89101 AND LATER. The pickup and driveline sections are not split by serial number, so they cover all machines up to the publication date.

If you’re ordering parts for a 1745 round baler, stop trusting the counter guy’s computer screen. Automotive Industry Overview – but really, the automotive industry has nothing on farm equipment when it comes to parts confusion. Automotive Industry Overview aside, you need the factory source. Access the Factory Manual and get the exact part numbers that Massey Ferguson put on the line.