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New Holland 580 1999 Parts Catalog

I’ve been spinning wrenches for 28 years, and let me tell you – nothing burns my ass faster than ordering a part that doesn’t fit because some third-party catalog guessed the supersession wrong. This New Holland 580 1999 Parts Catalog is the real deal: factory-issued, printed in 1999, 179 pages of exploded views and OEM part numbers. If you’re rebuilding a feeder pivot or chasing down a needle latch assembly, you need the exact breakdown – not a re-draw from some guy who’s never seen a baler.

See that hitch group on page 1? The manual calls out every bolt, pin, and bushing with the original New Holland stock number. When I worked on a 580 last season, the customer had swapped in a non-OEM jack – the catalog saved me three trips to the dealer. I just looked up section 003 JACK, found the correct mount bracket, and cross-referenced the hardware list. No guessing, no measuring a rusted part twice.

What’s Inside the Parts Catalog

The table of contents runs from 001 HITCH GROUP all the way to 042 RECOMMENDED INITIAL PARTS STOCK LIST. That’s 42 individual sections covering every major system on the 580 baler. You get exploded diagrams for the PTO clutch assembly (011), the main drive gearbox (013), the plunger (022), and the twine knotter assembly (025). Each drawing is keyed to a parts list with quantities, descriptions, and the factory part number. For the hydraulic pickup lift kit (031), the catalog breaks down every cylinder component and hose fitting.

Pay attention to the GENERAL INFORMATION on page 2 – it explains how New Holland defines left and right (facing direction of travel) and notes that common hardware is listed in the description column, not always illustrated. Miss that detail and you’ll order the wrong cap screw. The catalog also throws in a METRIC AND INCH HARDWARE note on page 4: tapped holes aren’t interchangeable between metric and inch fasteners. I’ve seen guys strip out a gearbox cover because they forced a 3/8-inch bolt into a metric thread.

7 Systems Covered – Real Part Numbers for Real Repairs

This isn’t a vague exploded view you find on a forum. Each section covers a specific subsystem with the exact same numbering the factory uses. Sections 006 and 007 break down the feeder housing right and left side. Section 009 and 010 cover the front and rear PTO assemblies. Need the windguard and pickup wheel details? That’s section 018. The knotter assemblies (025 and 026) include the needle safety latch (024) – critical for anyone who’s had a baler throw a needle at their face.

If you’re adding optional equipment, sections 029 through 041 detail the triple-purpose bale chute, hydraulic tongue swing kit, light kit, and even the grass hay bale decker kit. The hydraulic pump (034) and cylinder components are listed with O-ring sizes and port fittings.

Who Needs This Parts Catalog

Home garage guys who want to rebuild a baler without paying a dealer markup – you’re the primary audience. Professional mechanics will use it to cross-reference superseded parts. Workshop owners can hand this to a junior tech and say “find the part number for the twine trigger lever (section 027) before you touch the machine.” It saves billable hours and prevents ordering the wrong pinion gear.

I’ll give you a real-world example: last fall I had a 580 come in with a broken feeder driveshaft assembly (section 014). The aftermarket catalog listed a “universal” spline shaft that was an inch too long. The New Holland catalog showed the factory part with the correct spline count and shoulder length. One phone call to the dealer with that number, and the part showed up next day. That’s why I only trust OEM documentation.

Source Authenticity – OEM vs Aftermarket Trash

This is a direct scan of the original factory manual printed by New Holland North America in 1999. The cover says “SERVICE PARTS CATALOG” and the header shows the OEM part number 86604655 (microfiche version 86604656). No reprint house has touched this – it’s the same document a dealer would pull off the shelf. Aftermarket catalogs often redraw the diagrams and leave out critical dimensions. I’ve seen them miss entire subassemblies like the feeder pivot (008) or the pickup drives assembly (015). If you’re paying for a parts catalog, get the one the manufacturer wrote.

The back of the manual includes a dealer-only section: RECOMMENDED INITIAL PARTS STOCK LIST (section 042). That page tells a service shop which wear items to keep on hand – knives, shear pins, knotter parts. That alone can keep a baler running during harvest instead of waiting for UPS.

Does This Apply to Earlier or Later New Holland Balers?

The 580 model ran for several years, but this catalog is specific to the 1999 production. Earlier balers (like the 1992 version) used different part numbers for the hitch tongue and PTO clutch. If you need an earlier version, check the related manuals: New Holland 580 Baler 1992 Parts Catalog covers that year. For a broader Ford New Holland reference, New Holland 580 1999 Parts Catalog – OEM Parts Breakdown gives a direct link. And if you’re working on a different baler, Ford New Holland 853 1993 Parts Catalog might be what you need.

For more background on why OEM documentation matters, the Automotive Industry Overview discusses standards for parts interchangeability. But remember – Wikipedia won’t tell you the torque for a plunger bolt.

FAQ – New Holland 580 Parts Catalog

Is this the same as a service/repair manual?

No. This is a parts catalog – it shows exploded diagrams and part numbers for ordering replacements. It does not contain step-by-step repair procedures. You still need a separate service manual for overhaul instructions.

Will this catalog help me identify a part I can’t read the number on?

Yes. The exploded views show each component’s relationship and callout number. Compare the shape and position in the diagram to the rusty part. Then find the corresponding part number in the list. If the part is still ambiguous, New Holland dealers can cross-reference the section and figure number printed on each page.

Are all hardware sizes listed?

Common hardware (bolts, nuts, washers) is described in the description column but not always illustrated. The manual states that hardware is not included with the service part unless specified. For tapped holes, refer to the metric/inch warning on page 4.

Can I use this for the 580 baler built before 1999?

Some subsections may match, but New Holland revised part numbers over the years. The 1999 catalog supersedes earlier versions. If you have a 1992 580, get the correct New Holland 580 Baler 1992 Parts Catalog to avoid ordering wrong parts.

You need parts that fit, not parts that sorta fit. Access the Factory Manual now and get the OEM part numbers your baler was built with. No aftermarket diagrams, no outdated supersessions – just 179 pages of factory data.