The Massey Ferguson 6480 tractor primary air filter part number is 7068069M1. The inner safety filter is 3703704M91.
Massey Ferguson 6480 Air Filter Details
Primary air filter part number
7068069M1
Inner safety air filter part number
3703704M91
Outer air filter part number
Same as primary air filter
Air Filter Service Interval Guide
Air Filter Service Interval Guide
Dusty use
100 hrs
Average
400 hrs
Light use
800 hrs
These are practical inspection/replacement guide ranges for the row-crop tractor category. Dusty work can shorten the interval heavily, so use the restriction indicator and operator manual first.
Massey Ferguson 6480 Extra Air Filter Notes
Engine horsepower
145 hp
Primary filter note
For the Massey Ferguson 6480, the listed primary air filter part number is 7068069M1. Match the number before buying because air cleaner setups can vary by engine, serial range and market.
Outer filter note
The outer air filter for the Massey Ferguson 6480 appears to be the same listed item as the primary filter.
Safety filter note
The listed inner safety air filter is 3703704M91. Do not remove the safety element for normal cleaning; replace it if dirty, damaged or oil-soaked.
Fitment note
Check the old filter, air cleaner housing label and parts book before ordering if the tractor has had an engine or intake-housing change.
Power range note
At this power level, a dirty filter can show up as weaker pull, smoke or higher heat under load. Use job conditions and the restriction indicator ahead of a fixed schedule.
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 6480 Air Filter FAQs
What is the safest way to match a Massey Ferguson 6480 air filter?
The safest match is not just the printed number. Use 7068069M1, then check whether the element seats fully without forcing the cover. The outer listing matching the primary means you probably do not need to buy two different outer elements.
What should I buy for a full Massey Ferguson 6480 air-filter service?
For normal service, the primary/outer element is the one that does the dirty work. The inner safety element is backup protection, so replace it less often and keep it seated while cleaning the housing.
Can a dirty air filter affect Massey Ferguson 6480 performance?
At this power level, a dirty filter can show up as weaker pull, smoke or higher heat under load. Use job conditions and the restriction indicator ahead of a fixed schedule.
How do the Massey Ferguson 6480 outer and primary filters differ?
If a seller tries to sell a separate outer element for this listing, compare it to the primary number first. It may just be duplicate naming.
What part-number mistake should I avoid on a Massey Ferguson 6480?
The primary number looks like a Massey-style M-suffix number. That does not make it automatically correct, but it helps you spot obvious nonsense numbers in search results.
Should I replace the Massey Ferguson 6480 inner safety filter every time?
No. The inner safety element is backup protection, not the part to disturb every time. Leave it seated while the outer element is out so dust cannot fall into the intake.
Why not buy a Massey Ferguson 6480 air filter from model name alone?
Horsepower tells you how important restriction can be, not which element seals correctly. Do not use power specs as a parts lookup shortcut.
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.
