Massey Ferguson 8480 parts: switches, cab fittings and hitches

On a Massey Ferguson 8480 from the 8400 series the controls, lights and cab fittings get used hard every single day. This page gathers more than 200 replacement parts that fit the MF 8480, from makers such as GRANIT, HELLA, ROCKINGER, Scharmüller and DANA Spicer.

Controls and electrics

Rocker switches include the one for four-wheel drive with its orange rocker. Push button switches include the yellow PTO button mounted outside on the fender. Behind them sit relays with holders that switch power to each function, and at the front end there are starter motors. For working after dark, look at the work lamps, such as a spotlight that throws its beam well ahead of the tractor.

Around the cab and fenders

• Unheated mirrors that clamp onto a rod
• Handles and gas struts for the hood and windows
• A sealing ring for the rear window lock
• Pivots and plates for the fenders

Engine seals and the hitch

Seals and gaskets cover the turbocharger and exhaust silencer joint and the fuel tank sensor, alongside O-rings and sealing rings. At the rear there are automatic drawbars from ROCKINGER and Scharmüller.

Swap the relay before the switch

When one function stops working, the switch is not always to blame. Swap the relay for that function with an identical relay from a circuit that still works. Should the fault follow the relay to the other circuit, the relay is your problem. If it stays put, carry on with the switch, the fuse or the wiring. It is a five minute test that can save buying a switch you did not need.

Changing a gas strut

When the hood or a cab window no longer stays up, the gas strut has lost its pressure. Prop the hood or window securely before you unclip the old strut. Fit the new one with the rod pointing down, which keeps the seal lubricated and makes the strut last longer.

Matching parts to your 8480

The serial number is on the type plate. Once the old part is off, look for a stamped or printed number, for example on the starter motor housing or the back of a switch, and compare it with the parts on this page. For mirrors, also check the diameter of the rod the mirror clamps onto.

Older and newer Massey Ferguson ranges are listed on the page with all Massey Ferguson parts, where each model has its own page.