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About the Massey Ferguson 200 series
Massey Ferguson Limited is a major agricultural equipment company which was based in Canada, Ontario, Brantford before it was purchased by AGCO. The company was formed by a merger between Massey Harris and the Ferguson business farm machinery producer in 1953, creating the company Massey Harris Ferguson. However, in 1958 the name was shortened for the first time to coin the brand Massey Ferguson. Today the company exists as a brand name utilized by AGCO and remains a major dealer around the world
The firm was founded in 1847 in Ontario, Newcastle by Daniel Massey as the Newcastle Foundry and Machine Manufactory. The business started creating some of the world's starting mechanical threshers, first by assembling parts from the United States and eventually designing and building their own equipment. The firm was taken over and expanded by Daniel's eldest son Hart Massey who renamed it the Massey Manufacturing Co. and in 1879 moved the business to Toronto where it soon became one of the city's leading employers. The massive collection of factories, consisting of a 4.4 hectares (11 acres) site with plant and head office at 915 King Street West, became one of the best known features of the city. Massey expanded the company and began to sell its products internationally. Through extensive advertising campaigns he made it one of the most well known brands in Canada. The firm owed much of its success to Canadian tariffs that prevented the bigger US companies from competing in Canada. A labor shortage throughout the country also helped to make the firm's mechanized equipment very attractive.
Massey Ferguson developed a wide range of agricultural vehicles and have a large share in the market across the world especially in Europe. The company's first mass-produced tractor was the Massey Harris Ferguson TVO which was quickly replaced by the Diesel 20. In 1958 the MF35, the starting Massey Ferguson branded tractor (a Ferguson design) rolled off the factory floor. These tractors were massively popular and sold across the UK, Australia, Ireland and the United States.
From the mid-1970s and early 1980s came the 200 series tractor, which included the MF 230, 235, 240, 245, 250, 255, 260, 265, 270, 275, 278, 280, 285, 290, 298, 299.
- Safety first
- Wear eye protection, chemical-resistant gloves, and old clothes. Hot coolant, high-pressure hydraulic fluid, and fuel are dangerous.
- Work on a level surface, parking brake on, engine stopped and key removed. Allow engine and coolant to cool completely (30–60 minutes).
- Have absorbent pads, rags and a sealed container for fluid catch and proper disposal.
- Keep a fire extinguisher rated for fuel/chemical fires nearby.
- Basic prep you must do before replacing hoses
- Identify the hose type and route: radiator (upper/lower), heater bypass, fuel supply/return, hydraulic lift/remote hoses, power steering if equipped.
- Photograph hose routing and fittings from multiple angles so reassembly is correct.
- Clean around fittings to avoid contamination entering systems when opened.
- Essential tools (detailed descriptions and how to use them)
- Combination wrench set (metric and SAE): open-end for holding fittings, box-end for turning nuts without rounding. Use the correct size to avoid stripped nuts; always pull wrench toward you, not push.
- Socket set with ratchet and extensions (metric and SAE): faster removal of hose brackets and clamp bolts; use correct socket size and a breaker bar for stubborn bolts.
- Adjustable wrench (Crescent): for odd sizes or when exact wrench not available; tighten carefully to avoid slippage.
- Screwdrivers (flat and Phillips): for worm-clip hose clamps and removing small hardware. Use proper tip size and keep the screwdriver square to the screw to avoid cam-out.
- Pliers (slip-joint and channel-lock): grip and manipulate clamps and hoses. Channel-locks give greater jaw span for larger clamp types.
- Hose pliers / hose clamp pliers: spring-action pliers designed to remove/replace spring-style clamps quickly and safely.
- Side-cutting pliers (diagonal cutters): to cut old hose clamps or zip ties; not for cutting the hose itself unless necessary.
- Utility knife or hose cutter: makes a clean cut on rubber hoses when trimming. Score and cut away from your body, use steady pressure to avoid crushing the hose.
- Wire brush and shop rags: clean fittings and mating surfaces before installing new hoses.
- Drain pan / fluid container: to collect coolant, hydraulic fluid, or fuel until disposed of appropriately.
- Funnel and measuring jug: to refill coolant to correct level without spills.
- Torque wrench (recommended): to torque banjo bolts, fittings and clamp fasteners to manufacturer spec; prevents under- or over-tightening.
- Flare-nut (line) wrenches: for hydraulic/fuel fittings with nut-shaped fittings; they grip more sides of the nut and reduce rounding.
- Vise grips (locking pliers): useful to hold fittings or clamp off hoses temporarily; use carefully so you don’t crush hose permanently.
- Hose removal tool (hose pick): thin hooked tool to break bead between hose and fitting when stuck.
- Jack and axle stands (optional, beneficial): lift tractor slightly to access hoses underneath or to relieve load on implements—use only if you know safe jacking points and use stands rated for the weight.
- Torque-bit or impact driver (optional): for fast removal of rusted bolts; use careful technique to avoid snapping studs.
- Battery disconnect tools (wrench): to disconnect battery for extra safety when working near electricals.
- Additional/professional tools that may be required and why
- Hydraulic hose crimper and fitting kit (professional): required if you want to make new high-pressure hydraulic hose assemblies yourself. Crimping requires a hydraulic crimper sized to the hose and specific fittings to meet safety/pressure ratings; not recommended for beginners.
- Pressure-testing gauge kit (hydraulic/cooling): to test for leaks and proper system pressure after installation.
- Hose assembly with factory crimped ends (recommended alternative): buy pre-made hydraulic hoses to exact length and fitting types from a dealer or hydraulic shop; this avoids needing a crimper and ensures correct pressure rating.
- Specialty fittings and adapters: if original fittings are corroded or non-standard, you may need adapters — purchase correct parts from dealer with old fitting as a sample.
- How to replace a radiator or coolant hose
- Allow engine to cool fully. Place drain pan under the radiator drain cock or under the lower hose connection.
- Open the radiator cap only when cool to relieve any vacuum; if there is a drain petcock, open it and drain coolant into container. If not, loosen the lower hose clamp and remove hose end to drain.
- Use screwdriver or hose clamp pliers to loosen clamps. For spring-style clamps use hose clamp pliers; for worm-gear clamps use screwdriver or socket.
- Use a hose pick or flat screwdriver to gently break the hose bead seal at the fitting; twist the hose off by hand. If stuck, cut the hose lengthwise and peel away from the fitting.
- Clean the fitting with a wire brush; remove any old clamp remnants or corrosion. Replace any corroded clamps or deteriorated fittings.
- Measure the inner diameter (ID), length, and curvature of old hose; buy replacement with same ID and temperature/coolant rating (radiator hose, high-temperature silicone options available).
- Slide new clamp onto hose, push hose fully onto fitting, position clamp 5–10 mm from end of hose over the fitting bead, and tighten securely but do not over-compress (use torque wrench if manufacturer spec available).
- Refill cooling system with correct coolant mix and bleed air per manual (open bleed screw or run engine with heater on and top off as air escapes). Check for leaks when warm and after a short run.
- How to replace fuel hoses
- Work in a well-ventilated area with no open flames or sparks. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
- Relieve fuel pressure if applicable (older diesel tractors low pressure; work carefully).
- Clamp fuel line upstream with a hose clamp or pinch-off pliers to prevent spillage, or have absorbent pad ready.
- Loosen clamps and remove the hose, noting any inline filters or quick-connect fittings. Replace any fuel filters when replacing hoses if filter is old or contaminated.
- Use fuel-rated hose (red or black labeled “fuel/injection” or SAE J30 for gasoline; diesel hoses specified for diesel). Fuel hoses must be fuel-rated to resist degradation.
- Reinstall with new clamps (worm-gear or OEM clamps) and double-check connections. Start engine and check for leaks.
- How to replace hydraulic hoses (lift, remote, power steering)
- Hydraulic systems can hold high pressure — extreme caution.
- Lower implements to ground, turn off engine, and remove key. Cycle control valves several times to relieve residual pressure.
- Place drain pan under fittings. Loosen and remove fittings using flare-nut wrenches; hold the other end of the line with a second wrench to prevent twisting.
- Catch leaking fluid and cap open ports quickly to prevent contamination. Clean the area around fittings before fully opening.
- Inspect fittings, banjo bolts, and washers. Replace copper crush washers or sealing washers on banjo bolts and any O-rings that are damaged.
- Do not attempt to reuse high-pressure hose fittings that show corrosion, fraying, or damage.
- Best practice for beginners: replace hydraulic hoses with pre-made hose assemblies from a dealer or hydraulic shop cut to exact length with correct fittings and crimped ends rated to the tractor’s system pressure. Provide the tractor model, implement, and the old hose as sample to match fittings.
- If you must disconnect two fittings, use two wrenches (one to hold and one to turn) to avoid twisting the line or damaging threads.
- After installing, top off hydraulic fluid to correct level. Prime system and bleed air by slowly cycling controls with engine running at low idle; watch for leaks and monitor fluid level and temperature.
- Why some replacements require new parts and what parts you may need
- Hydraulic hose assemblies: replacement likely required if hose shows bulging, kinking, external abrasion, leak, or damaged fittings. Need hoses rated to SAE 100R1/R2 or manufacturer spec with correct fittings (threads, metric BSP/UNF or JIC 37° flared, or banjo fittings). Use pre-crimped assemblies for safety.
- Copper crush washers / sealing washers: always replace when you remove banjo bolts or some fittings — they deform to seal and will not reseal reliably.
- Hose clamps: replace corroded or weak clamps with stainless worm-gear clamps or OEM style clamps.
- Fuel hose and clamps: replace fuel hose that is stiff, cracked or has fuel smell; use fuel-rated hose and new clamps.
- Radiator hose(s): replace any hose that is soft, collapsed, swollen, cracked or leaking; replace thermostat or radiator cap if coolant issues persist.
- Filters: when replacing fuel or hydraulic hoses, replace inline fuel filters and hydraulic return-line filters if contaminated or old.
- Fittings and adapters: replace corroded or damaged fittings to avoid leaks; use correct thread sealants where required (do not use tape on flare fittings; use thread sealant on straight threads only per spec).
- Gaskets and O-rings: replace any disturbed gasket or O-ring on hydraulic components.
- Pre-made hose assemblies from Massey Ferguson dealer or hydraulic shop: recommended to match exact fittings, length and pressure rating.
- Testing and final checks
- Tighten clamps and fittings to proper torque where known; hand-tight plus quarter turn is not reliable—use torque specs if available.
- Refill systems (coolant, fuel, hydraulic) to manufacturer levels. Use correct coolant type for your engine and correct hydraulic oil grade.
- Start engine and run at idle while watching replaced hoses and fittings for leaks. Cycle hydraulic controls slowly and recheck fluid levels.
- Re-inspect after first few hours of operation and again after a week.
- Disposal and cleanup
- Collect used coolant, hydraulic oil and fuel in sealed containers and recycle or dispose according to local regulations.
- Clean tools and surfaces to remove oil and coolant residues.
- Quick parts-buying guidance
- Take the old hose to a Massey Ferguson parts dealer or a hydraulic shop; they will match ID, length, fittings and pressure rating.
- Ask for OEM part numbers for MF255/MF265/MF270/MF275/MF290 if you want exact replacements.
- For hydraulic lines, prefer pre-crimped assemblies made to SAE specs rather than DIY crimping unless you have professional equipment.
- Final practical tips for beginners
- If a hydraulic hose services a high-pressure function (lift rams, mid-remote), do not attempt homemade crimped fittings — buy a pre-made hose.
- Keep spare crush washers, hose clamps, and a short length of common ID coolant hose in your toolbox for roadside fixes.
- When in doubt about fitting types (metric vs BSP vs JIC), bring the old fitting to the parts store; photos alone can be misleading.
- Immediate replacement indicators (do it now)
- Visible fluid leaks, bulging or abrasion on hydraulic hoses, soft or cracked radiator hoses, fuel seepage or strong fuel smell, or swollen or collapsed hoses mean replace immediately. rteeqp73
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