Step 1: Write down the serial number. The serial number format consists of 10 characters:
- The first character is the code representing the factory (A for Beauvais, B for Coventry, etc.) where the tractor was manufactured.
- The second and third characters are used for tractor series designation.
- The fourth and fifth characters are the tractor model code, which represent the horsepower of the tractor.
- The sixth and seventh characters designate the version of the tractor, and the eighth to the tenth characters represent the serial number.
Step 2: Refer to a Massey Ferguson tractor serial number chart. Several charts can be found online, or you may contact a local Massey Ferguson dealer for a copy.
Step 3: Find the row corresponding to the first three characters of your serial number.
Step 4: Within that row, find the column corresponding to the fourth and fifth characters of your serial number.
Step 5: The intersection of the row and column will indicate the model and year of your Massey Ferguson tractor.