The Massey Ferguson 273 tractor primary air filter part number is 3703704M91. The inner safety filter is 1042216M92.
Massey Ferguson 273 Air Filter Details
Primary air filter part number
3703704M91
Inner safety air filter part number
1042216M92
Outer air filter part number
7068069M1
Air filter dimensions
Length: 11.8 in | Outside diameter: 5.4 in | Inside diameter: 2.8 in
Cross-reference part numbers
5-7/16
Air Filter Service Interval Guide
Air Filter Service Interval Guide
Dusty use
100 hrs
Average
300 hrs
Light use
600 hrs
Listed Filter Size Check
Length
11.8 in
Outside diameter
5.4 in
Inside diameter
2.8 in
These are practical inspection/replacement guide ranges for the utility tractor category. Dusty work can shorten the interval heavily, so use the restriction indicator and operator manual first.
Massey Ferguson 273 Extra Air Filter Notes
Engine horsepower
60 hp | 45 kW
Primary filter note
For the Massey Ferguson 273, the listed primary air filter part number is 3703704M91. Match the number before buying because air cleaner setups can vary by engine, serial range and market.
Outer filter note
The listed outer air filter part number is 7068069M1.
Safety filter note
The listed inner safety air filter is 1042216M92. Do not remove the safety element for normal cleaning; replace it if dirty, damaged or oil-soaked.
Fitment note
Listed dimensions: Length: 11.8 in | Outside diameter: 5.4 in | Inside diameter: 2.8 in. Use dimensions as a second check, not as the only buying method.
Filter size note
The listed dimensions point to a mid-size element length at 11.8 in and normal outside diameter at 5.4 in. Use that as a fitment sanity check against the old filter.
Power range note
A dirty filter on this setup can show up as reduced pull, black smoke or higher temperature. That is more useful than staring at the hour meter.
Cross-reference note
Possible cross-reference numbers found for the Massey Ferguson 273: 5-7/16. Treat these as secondary checks after the primary filter number.
Service note
Clean loose dust from the air cleaner housing before pulling the filter. Never run the tractor with the filter removed, even for a quick test.
Massey Ferguson 273 Air Filter FAQs
What does the Massey Ferguson 273 horsepower and filter size combo tell me?
Horsepower tells you airflow demand; length and outside diameter tell you rough element size. Together they say whether restriction is a service concern or mostly a fitment check.
How do I avoid mixing up the Massey Ferguson 273 air-filter elements?
For a full parts check, separate the service element from the safety element: buy the outer/primary service element first, then buy the inner safety element only if it is dirty, damaged or due. Do not accidentally order 7068069M1 when you meant the safety filter, or 1042216M92 when you meant the outer filter.
Why should I compare the old Massey Ferguson 273 filter before buying?
The buying order should be: old filter number first, housing fit second, then cross-reference. Start with 3703704M91, but do not ignore the a primary, outer and inner safety element setup. The size data points to a mid-size element, so compare the removed element against both length and outside diameter before fitting.
How should I use the Massey Ferguson 273 filter dimensions?
The useful thing is the relationship between the three measurements: length checks housing depth, outside diameter checks the outer seal, and inside diameter checks the center opening. A filter can match two and still fail the third.
Does engine power change how I service the Massey Ferguson 273 air filter?
A dirty filter on this setup can show up as reduced pull, black smoke or higher temperature. That is more useful than staring at the hour meter.
How do I sanity-check a Massey Ferguson 273 aftermarket air filter?
One alternate number is useful, not magic. Confirm it physically before trusting the compatibility claim.
What does the outer-filter listing mean for the Massey Ferguson 273?
This looks like a multi-element setup. Keep the outer/primary service element and the inner safety element separate when ordering, because mixing up 7068069M1 and 1042216M92 is the easy mistake.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Air filter specs can change by year, engine, serial range, market and air cleaner housing. Check the old filter, operator manual, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before ordering or installing an air filter.
