When you check the oil in your tractor and notice it's turned black before schedule, or your engine sounds a little different during startup, chances are your oil filter is working overtime. Clean oil is the lifeblood of any Perkins diesel engine, and this spin-on filter makes sure that black stuff stays trapped where it belongs instead of circulating through your engine's critical parts. Key Features Designed specifically for Perkins 212, 248, 4000, and 5000 series diesel engines Full-flow spin-on design captures contaminants while maintaining proper oil pressure Advanced filter media provides excellent dirt-holding capacity during extended service intervals Anti-drain back valve prevents dry starts by keeping oil in the filter when engine's off Heavy-duty construction handles the pressure and temperature swings of hard-working farm engines Built for Real Farm Work This filter serves a huge range of agricultural equipment powered by Perkins engines. From compact utility tractors running loaders to big row-crop machines pulling heavy implements, these engines are found in Massey Ferguson, Ford New Holland, Case, Landini, Lamborghini, McCormick, and even some Kubota tractors. Whether you're cultivating, harvesting, or handling livestock, these are the workhorses that keep farms running. Made to Last Perkins engines are legendary for their durability, but they need clean oil to reach those high hour marks. This genuine-specification filter uses proven filtration technology that captures harmful particles while maintaining the oil flow your engine needs. The robust construction handles the vibration and temperature extremes that come with long days in the field. Good to Know Always pre-fill the new filter with clean engine oil before installation to prevent dry starts. Hand-tighten until the gasket contacts the mounting surface, then turn another 3/4 turn - no more. Over-tightening makes the next change harder and can damage the gasket. While you've got the old filter off, cut it open to check what's been trapped inside - it tells you a lot about your engine's condition.