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Massey Ferguson 4260, 4270 2001 Parts Catalog

You order a part for a 4260, get it in, and it doesn’t fit. That’s a waste of a day and money. Aftermarket catalogs mix up revisions, leave out hardware, or skip the supersession notes. This Massey Ferguson 4260, 4270 2001 Parts Catalog comes straight from the factory, printed in 2001. Every group index, every illustration, every part number is what the dealer used. No guesswork on what bolt goes where.

Page 1 shows the model identification: MF 4260, MF 4270, with the base manual number 819919M1. That tells you this is the genuine release, not a copy. The catalog runs 946 pages, covering everything from the engine block to the cab trim. If you’re wrenching on one of these tractors, you need this book on the bench.

Massey Ferguson 4260, 4270 2001 Parts Catalog: What’s Inside

The table of contents splits into two main sections. Section One gives you the Group Index Alpha (groups 10 through 180), Recommended Stocking Parts, Marketing Key Parts Index, a Changes After Previous Publication Index, and a Numerical Part Number Index. Section Two holds the illustrations with reference numbers. That’s where you match the exploded view to the part number you need. Page 4 lays out the full index so you can jump straight to the correct group without flipping through 900 pages blind.

Groups covered include ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT, CLUTCH, TRANSMISSION, REAR AXLE, LINKAGE, PTO−DRIVE MECHANISM, FRONT AXLE, HYDRAULICS, ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENT PANEL, SHEET METAL, TRACTOR CAB, FENDERS FOOTSTEPS AND PLATFORM, LIGHTING EQUIPMENT, RIMS AND WHEELS WEIGHTS, and STANDARD PARTS. Every one of those has its own group page range. If you need a pilot bearing for the transmission, you go to group 130. If the cab latch is broken, group 170. It’s all laid out in the ALPHA INDEX.

Why OEM Documentation Beats Aftermarket

Aftermarket parts catalogs often re-draw illustrations and skip hardware items like washers, seals, and retaining rings. That matters when you’re rebuilding a rear axle or a clutch assembly. This factory catalog reproduces the original Massey Ferguson illustrations with reference numbers that match the parts list exactly. The RECOM. STOCK. (Recommended Stocking) section tells dealers which parts to keep on hand for common failures. That list is gold if you run a shop or maintain a fleet. You’ll know which seals and bearings fail most often.

The Automotive Industry Overview page on Wikipedia talks about the importance of standardized documentation. This catalog follows that standard precisely – Massey Ferguson’s own numbering, no reinterpretation.

Group Index Alpha and Numerical Index: How to Find Parts Fast

Two indexes get you to the right part. The Group Index Alpha sorts by assembly group – engine is group 100, clutch is 115, transmission is 120, and so on. The Numerical Part Number Index lists every part number alphabetically by the number itself. If you have a part in hand and need to know where it goes, look up the number in the NUM. INDEX and it points you to the illustration page. That’s faster than any aftermarket database I’ve used.

For example, the ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT section starts on page 100. Inside that group you’ll find sub-groups for cylinder block, cylinder head, oil pan, etc., each with its own illustration. The parts list includes the part number, description, quantity per tractor, and any supersession notes. No missing lines.

Recommended Stocking Parts and Marketing Key Parts Index

Two sections you don’t see in aftermarket catalogs: RECOM. STOCK. and Marketing Key Parts Index. The first tells you which parts the factory recommends stockists keep on the shelf – things like filters, belts, gaskets, and high-wear items. The second is a marketing-driven list of parts that often need replacement after a certain hour range. If you’re buying a used 4260 or 4270 and want to baseline the machine, those lists tell you what to order upfront. Massey Ferguson 4260 4270 Parts Catalog – Section: Section Two Illustrations Wit shows how the parts are drawn with callouts – you’ll see exactly what you should be ordering.

946 Pages of Factory Specs: What You Get

946 pages. That’s not a condensed paperback. Every page is the original factory PDF, scanned at high resolution. The Language header on each page includes English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese – the catalog was built for global distribution. But the part numbers and illustrations are universal. Whether you’re in Texas or Ontario, the same OEM part number works.

The catalog also includes a CHANGES AFTER PREVIOUS PUBLICATION index. That’s critical for shops that support older tractors. If a part was superseded between 1999 and 2001, the change index tells you the old number and the new number. Skipping that step gets you a box of wrong parts.

Massey Ferguson 4260, 4270 2001 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Parts Manual is the same source you’d get from a dealer if you walked in with the model and serial number. Massey-ferguson MF300 Parts Catalog – 607 Pages – Factory OEM follows the same factory layout for the MF300 series – if you work on both, grab that too.

The Automotive Industry Overview article notes that factory documentation reduces error rates in repair shops. That matches what I see: OEM parts catalogs cut order mistakes by a wide margin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this catalog include serial number breaks?

Yes, it covers both 4260 and 4270 models from 2001 production.

Can I use this for the MF 4280?

No. This catalog is specific to the 4260 and 4270. Different models have different part numbers.

How are the sections organized?

The catalog is split into Group Index Alpha sections covering engine, clutch, transmission, rear axle, linkage, PTO, front axle, hydraulics, electrics, sheet metal, cab, fenders, lighting, rims, and standard parts. There is also a Numerical Part Number Index on page 4 to look up any part number quickly, and a Recommended Stocking Parts section to help workshops keep critical spares on hand. The section two contains illustrations with reference numbers for each part, making identification straightforward. Additionally, the ALPHA INDEX groups are listed in both numeric and alphabetical order, and the MUM INDEX (likely a typo for NUM INDEX) provides an alternative lookup. The Changes After Previous Publication Index helps you avoid ordering obsolete parts.

Is the PDF searchable?

The factory scan includes OCR, so you can search part numbers and keywords directly in the PDF.

Having the factory book means you stop guessing and start ordering the right steel. Access the Factory Manual now and put the right part on the first try.