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HF29121 filter element: specifications & equivalents

The HF29121 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, built with microglass media, sized 56.39 × 210.57 mm OD × length (ID 25.4 mm). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

Envelope OD × L 56.39 × 210.57 mm
Inside diameter 25.4 mm
Beta rating 4 µm at β200(c); 4.8 µm at β1000(c) per ISO 16889
Media Microglass
Collapse / burst 10.3421 bar
Line type inline
Catalog verified. Parameters extracted from the manufacturer’s electronic catalog / official interchange document and checked 2026-09-28. Confidence score 0.90.

Specifications and cross-references are taken from the Fleetguard online catalog API. Where both TWA and Beta ratings are published the conventions differ — verify cleanliness targets, collapse rating and seal configuration against the current Fleetguard data sheet before ordering.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Filter type inline line
Media Microglass
Beta ratio 4 µm at β200(c); 4.8 µm at β1000(c) per ISO 16889
Outside diameter OD 56.39 mm
Inside diameter ID 25.4 mm
Length 210.57 mm
End caps open-ended cartridge element
Collapse / burst pressure 10.3421 bar
Integral bypass valve none (housing/valve-dependent)
Manufacturer part no. HF29121
Source catalog Cummins Filtration / Fleetguard: Fleetguard online product catalog (fleetguard.com)
Last verified2026-09-28

Sources: Cummins Filtration / Fleetguard — Fleetguard online product catalog (fleetguard.com) — accessed 2026-09-28.

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Dimensions & series range

Outside diameter56.39 mm (2.220 in)
Inside diameter25.4 mm (1.000 in)
Overall length210.57 mm (8.290 in)

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Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
↔ 2956257
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 2956257 as an interchange for HF29121. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HY13816
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists HY13816 as an interchange for HF29121. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ SH75309
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists SH75309 as an interchange for HF29121. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ SH75309SP
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists SH75309SP as an interchange for HF29121. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.

Interchange levels: full catalog-confirmed drop-in · partial verify parameters · verify manual confirmation required. Links resolve to the equivalent model's specification page where available.

How the HF29121 model number is decoded

  • HF29121Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
  • 210.57 mmOverall height.
  • 56.39 mmLargest outside diameter.
  • 25.4 mmLargest end inside diameter.
  • 4 µm at β200(c); 4.8 µm at β1000(c) per ISO 16889Published efficiency ratings.

Typical equipment & applications

  • Construction, agricultural and industrial hydraulic circuits
  • Mobile-equipment hydraulic return and pressure lines

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • “10 µm nominal” and “12 µm at β1000” can describe the very same media — one is reported at β≥200, the other at β≥1000 per ISO 16889. Compare ratings at the same Beta test point, not just the printed micron number.
  • Nitrile (NBR) seals are standard for mineral hydraulic oil but fail early in some phosphate-ester fluids and at sustained high temperature; verify seal compound against the fluid data sheet (fluorocarbon/Viton executions may be required).
  • End-cap geometry and the number/position of O-rings block interchange even when OD and length match — visually compare end caps before fitting, especially with aftermarket cartridges.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of the HF29121 filter element?
The published envelope is 56.39 mm OD × 210.57 mm length with a 25.4 mm inside diameter (2.220 × 8.290 in × 1.000 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What replaces the HF29121 filter element?
4 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF29121 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF29121 encodes size, line type, filtration grade and media/collapse execution.
Is a same-envelope aftermarket element always a drop-in replacement?
No. Matching OD and length only proves the cartridge fits the bowl. End-cap style, seal compound, micron/Beta rating, collapse pressure and bypass configuration must also match; the table above tags every equivalent as full, partial or verify for exactly this reason.
How often should a hydraulic return-line element be replaced?
Replace at the housing manufacturer’s recommended differential-pressure setting (commonly signalled by a clogging indicator), or on a time-based service interval when no indicator is fitted — never wait for bypass to open continuously, because unfiltered oil then reaches the valves.

Same-envelope elements from other brands

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These 1 catalog element(s) share the 56×211 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.

Other models in the HF Hydraulic series

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Reviewed & verified by the ElementRef engineering desk against Cummins Filtration / Fleetguard on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.