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Massey Ferguson 4225, 4235, 4240 2001 Parts Catalog

Working on a Massey Ferguson 4225, 4235, or 4240 without the factory parts catalog is a recipe for delays. I’ve seen too many guys pull a part, measure it, call the dealer, and get told “that number’s superseded” or “we need the serial number range.” You lose half a day and still don’t have the right piece. This Massey Ferguson 4225, 4235, 4240 2001 Parts Catalog puts the whole parts library in your hands – 1441 pages of exploded views, part numbers, and quantity lists. No aftermarket renumbering, no vague drawings.

Broke down a tractor last week and needed a hydraulic line for a 4240. The dealer wanted a three-week lead time. I flipped to the HYDRAULICS group in this catalog, found the exact part number, cross-referenced it with the NUMERICAL INDEX, and had a used one from a salvage yard the next day. That’s the difference between a parts catalog that came from the factory and something a third party cobbled together.

Let me walk you through what’s actually inside this thing.

1441 Pages of Factory Parts Breakdown

Page 100 starts the ENGINE group – covers the Perkins diesel, all the gaskets, pistons, rings, cylinder head hardware. Every fastener is listed with the OEM quantity. Page 115 hands you the CLUTCH assembly, including the pilot bearing and release fork. Between those two pages you’ve got the heart of the tractor documented in a way no aftermarket reprint can match. The rest of the book follows the same format: TRANSMISSION, REAR AXLE, LINKAGE, PTO DRIVE, FRONT AXLE, HYDRAULICS, ELECTRICAL, SHEET METAL, CAB, FENDERS, LIGHTING, RIMS AND WHEELS, and STANDARD PARTS. Each section has its own group index alpha so you can jump straight to the system you need.

That’s 1441 pages. Not a single page is wasted.

Engine and Clutch: Where Most Repairs Start

If you’re rebuilding the engine or swapping a clutch, you need the exact part numbers for bearings, seals, and gaskets. The ENGINE group includes everything from the oil pan to the injection pump. The CLUTCH group shows the disc, pressure plate, and release mechanism. You get the factory part number, the description, and the quantity per tractor. No notes like “use equivalent” – that’s how you end up with a clutch that chatters. Stick with what MF spec’d.

Does This Manual Cover the Hydraulics and PTO?

Yes, and it covers them the way a farmer expects. The HYDRAULICS section includes the pump, valve bank, lift cylinder, and all the hoses. The PTO DRIVE MECHANISM section gives you the shaft, clutch pack, and bearings. If you’re chasing a leak or a PTO that won’t engage, you’ll find the seal and O‑ring part numbers here. The back of the book has a NUMERICAL INDEX where you can look up a part number and get the page and group – saves you from flipping through 1400 pages blind.

Track Down Your Part with the Numerical Index

Got a part with a number stamped on it? Turn to the NUMERICAL PART NUMBER INDEX near the end. Find that number, and it tells you the page where that part appears. Then go to that page, and you’ll see the exploded view with the part circled and listed. That’s how you verify you’re ordering the right piece. No measuring, no guessing, no returns.

Why Aftermarket Parts Catalogs Cost You Time

I’ve seen aftermarket reprints that swap part numbers, omit the recommended stocking lists, and leave out the ALPHA INDEX that lets you search by part name. This catalog has the RECOMMENDED STOCKING PARTS section – those are the parts MF says you should keep on the shelf if you run a fleet. The MARKETING KEY PARTS INDEX highlights the high‑turnover items. An aftermarket version won’t have that. They’re just copies of copies, and by the third generation the numbers are illegible. This is the original scan of the 2001 factory release, not a reprint.

If you want to understand how the Automotive Industry Overview structures its parts documentation, start with an OEM catalog like this. The Automotive Industry Overview relies on consistent numbering – MF’s system is no different.

FAQ

How do I find a part number if I only have the old part?

Flip to the ALPHA INDEX (it’s grouped by system name like “CLUTCH” or “HYDRAULICS”), find the component name, and it gives you the group number. Then go to that group page – the exploded view will show the part circled with its number. If you have the number, use the NUMERICAL INDEX.

Is this catalog for US‑spec tractors?

Yes.

Related Manuals

• Massey Ferguson 4225, 4235, 4240 2001 Parts Catalog – OEM Manual
• Massey-ferguson MF300 Parts Catalog – 607 Pages – Factory OEM
• Massey-Ferguson MF500 1977 Parts Catalog – 517 Pages Factory OEM

You’ve got a Massey Ferguson tractor that needs a part. The dealer’s closed, or the part is discontinued, or you just don’t trust the cross‑reference. Open this 1441‑page Parts Catalog, find the exact number, and order with confidence. Access the Factory Manual from AutoRepairManuals and keep your 4225, 4235, or 4240 in the field where it belongs.