Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF30897 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF30897 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 159.26 × 924.56 mm OD × length, rated at 5 µm class (TWA 5 µm at β=2; 15 µm at β75(c); 25 µm at β200(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 159.26 × 924.56 mm
Filtration rating 5 µm nom.
Beta rating TWA 5 µm at β=2; 15 µm at β75(c); 25 µm at β200(c) per ISO 16889
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 |
| Filtration rating | 5 µm |
| Rating basis | nominal |
| Beta ratio | TWA 5 µm at β=2; 15 µm at β75(c); 25 µm at β200(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 159.26 mm |
| Length | 924.56 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF30897 |
| 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 | 159.26 mm (6.270 in) |
| Overall length | 924.56 mm (36.400 in) |
All 159×925 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
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↔ 3831ZGMB39 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 3831ZGMB39 as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 83143925UM page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 83143925UM as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 8314EAL202N3 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 8314EAL202N3 as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 8314EAL252N3 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 8314EAL252N3 as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ 934124Q | Parker | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 934124Q as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ BE83143925A page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists BE83143925A as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ C342G25 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists C342G25 as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ C34G25V page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists C34G25V as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ C434G25 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists C434G25 as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ F831439K25B page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists F831439K25B as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ HC8314FCT39H | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC8314FCT39H as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HC8314FDT39H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC8314FDT39H as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ HC8314FKT39H | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC8314FKT39H as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HC8314FKT39Z page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC8314FKT39Z as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HC8904FKT16H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC8904FKT16H as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HC9604FKT13H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC9604FKT13H as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HP8139MFBL page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HP8139MFBL as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HP8314L3925MB page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HP8314L3925MB as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ MF0058325 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists MF0058325 as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ MP5269 page in verification queue | MP Filtri | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists MP5269 as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ MP5270 page in verification queue | MP Filtri | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists MP5270 as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT23439-MPG | Baldwin Filters | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists HF30897 (FLEETGUARD) as replaced by Baldwin PT23439-MPG. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SF83143925UM page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SF83143925UM as an interchange for HF30897. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ TT83143925B page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists TT83143925B as an interchange for HF30897. 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 HF30897 model number is decoded
- HF30897Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 924.56 mmOverall height.
- 159.26 mmLargest outside diameter.
- TWA 5 µm at β=2; 15 µm at β75(c); 25 µm at β200(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).
- Fine 5 µm media loads faster and runs at a higher cold Δp than coarser grades — only downgrade cleanliness targets if the system ISO 4406 code allows it.
- 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 HF30897 filter element?
The published envelope is 159.26 mm OD × 924.56 mm length (6.270 × 36.400 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF30897 use?
This element is rated 5 µm (nominal class) — TWA 5 µm at β=2; 15 µm at β75(c); 25 µm at β200(c) per ISO 16889. Always compare Beta ratings at the same test point: two brands may print different micron numbers for the same physical grade.
What replaces the HF30897 filter element?
24 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF30897 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF30897 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 159×925 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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