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HF30281 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF30281 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 86.11 × 329.44 mm OD × length (ID 49.4 mm). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 86.11 × 329.44 mm
Inside diameter 49.4 mm
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
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter type | inline line |
| Outside diameter OD | 86.11 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 49.4 mm |
| Length | 329.44 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF30281 |
| Source catalog | Cummins Filtration / Fleetguard: Fleetguard online product catalog (fleetguard.com) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-28 |
Sources: Cummins Filtration / Fleetguard — Fleetguard online product catalog (fleetguard.com) — accessed 2026-09-28.
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Dimensions & series range
| Outside diameter | 86.11 mm (3.390 in) |
| Inside diameter | 49.4 mm (1.945 in) |
| Overall length | 329.44 mm (12.970 in) |
All 86×329 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 11713D12BNV page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 11713D12BNV as an interchange for HF30281. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 168800H10LL235TP page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 168800H10LL235TP as an interchange for HF30281. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 2059294 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 2059294 as an interchange for HF30281. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 3880DGHV13 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 3880DGHV13 as an interchange for HF30281. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 7621639 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7621639 as an interchange for HF30281. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ DE2681B4C10 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists DE2681B4C10 as an interchange for HF30281. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ DE2681V4C10 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists DE2681V4C10 as an interchange for HF30281. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H880013010BNV page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H880013010BNV as an interchange for HF30281. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H8813MDVL page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H8813MDVL as an interchange for HF30281. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HC8800FDS13Z page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC8800FDS13Z as an interchange for HF30281. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HC8800FKS13Z page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC8800FKS13Z as an interchange for HF30281. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HC8800FUS13Z page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC8800FUS13Z as an interchange for HF30281. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HP88L1312MV page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HP88L1312MV as an interchange for HF30281. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ MF0489794 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists MF0489794 as an interchange for HF30281. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P88100KFV page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P88100KFV as an interchange for HF30281. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ R880H1312H page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists R880H1312H as an interchange for HF30281. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ SBF-8800-13Z10V | Schroeder Industries | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SBF880013Z10V as an interchange for HF30281. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ V2681V4C10 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists V2681V4C10 as an interchange for HF30281. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ V2681V4V10 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists V2681V4V10 as an interchange for HF30281. 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 HF30281 model number is decoded
- HF30281Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 329.44 mmOverall height.
- 86.11 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 49.4 mmLargest end inside diameter.
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 HF30281 filter element?
The published envelope is 86.11 mm OD × 329.44 mm length with a 49.4 mm inside diameter (3.390 × 12.970 in × 1.945 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What replaces the HF30281 filter element?
19 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF30281 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF30281 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
View full interchange →These 1 catalog element(s) share the 86×329 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.
Other models in the HF Hydraulic series
All 2621 →Reviewed & verified by the ElementRef engineering desk against Cummins Filtration / Fleetguard on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.