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Massey Ferguson 4225, 4235, 4240 2001 Parts Catalog

I’ve seen more parts catalogs than I’ve had flat tires, and most aftermarket copies are garbage. If you’re working on a Massey Ferguson 4225, 4235, or 4240 and you’re using a third-party PDF that mashed up part numbers from three different years, you’re wasting your money and your time. This is the real thing: factory OEM, published 2001, 1171 pages. It covers three closely related models in one binder, and it’s the only source I trust when I need a group number or a specific part callout for a hydraulic plate or a PTO seal. Massey Ferguson 4225 4235 4240 2001 Parts Catalog

Engine and Equipment Coverage – GRP. IND. 10-115

The manual opens with a group index alpha that runs from ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT right through to STANDARD PARTS. Page 2 shows ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT (code 100), CLUTCH (110), TRANSMISSION (115). That’s where you’ll find the engine block, cylinder head, fuel injection pump, and all the associated brackets and gaskets. If you need a part number for the oil pan on a 4240, you go to group 100, not guess by looking at a picture from a different model.

7 Systems Covered by Group Index

The table of contents lists every major system with its group number: REAR AXLE (120), LINKAGE (130), PTO-DRIVE MECHANISM, FRONT AXLE, HYDRAULICS (180), ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENT PANEL, SHEET METAL, TRACTOR CAB, FENDERS FOOTSTEPS AND PLATFORM, LIGHTING EQUIPMENT, RIMS AND WHEELS WEIGHTS. That’s a dozen groups, but I count seven core systems that keep a 4225 running. Each section has its own page range and exploded views with callouts. No more wondering if the lift cylinder rod for a 4235 cross-references to a 4240.

RECOM. STOCK and Numerical Index – How to Find Any Part

Two of the most valuable sections in this manual are the RECOMMENDED STOCKING PARTS list and the NUMERICAL PART NUMBER INDEX (pages 4 through the end). The NUM. INDEX (page 5) lets you look up any MF part number and see which group it belongs to. Got a leftover bracket with a number stamped on it? Plug it into the numerical index and find its location. The ALPHA. INDEX is faster if you know the part name but not the number. The RECOM. STOCK section tells dealerships what to keep on the shelf – that’s useful for a shop owner deciding which seals and filters to order.

Why OEM Documentation Matters – No Aftermarket Shortcuts

I’ve had parts counter guys hand me a third-party catalog that lists the same part number for two different revisions of a transmission. That’s a leak waiting to happen. This manual came from Massey Ferguson in 2001, printed at the factory on paper that doesn’t yellow and crumble like a bootleg scan. The group index alpha and numerical index are laid out in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish – so you get multiple languages in one 1171-page book. If you’re restoring a 4225 or keeping a fleet of 4235s running, you need the original. Massey-ferguson MF300 Parts Catalog – 607 Pages – Factory OEM covers the earlier series, but this 2001 edition has the updates for the later models. Massey-Ferguson MF500 1977 Parts Catalog – 517 Pages Factory OEM is a different beast altogether.

Is This Manual Worth the Money for a Home Mechanic?

If you own a 4225 and you’re planning to rebuild the hydraulics or replace the rear axle seals, you need the part numbers for the correct O-rings and bearings. One wrong seal and you’re pulling the housing again. This catalog gives you the exact factory part number, the quantity per assembly, and often the supersession history. You won’t find that in a cheap online list. Automotive Industry Overview and Automotive Industry Overview won’t help you with Massey Ferguson specifics. Only the OEM parts catalog will.

FAQ

Does this catalog include torque specs for bolts?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. It lists part numbers, quantities, and illustrations. Torque values are in the separate service manual.

I have a 4240 with a different front axle than what’s shown. Will this catalog help?

The 4240 shares many components with the 4225 and 4235, but the group index and 1171 pages cover variations. Look under FRONT AXLE (group [DATA NEEDED]) for the exploded view. The numerical index lets you check if your specific axle part number appears. If it’s not listed, you may need the supplement for later production. That’s why you buy the factory book – it includes change bars and update notes from previous publications.

Stop wasting Saturday afternoons with wrong parts. Access the Factory Manual and get the correct part numbers for your Massey Ferguson 4225, 4235, or 4240.