Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF30968 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF30968 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 104.65 × 652.27 mm OD × length, rated at 0.8 µm class (TWA 0.8 µm at β=2 per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
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 | 0.8 µm |
| Rating basis | nominal |
| Beta ratio | TWA 0.8 µm at β=2 per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 104.65 mm |
| Length | 652.27 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF30968 |
| 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 | 104.65 mm (4.120 in) |
| Overall length | 652.27 mm (25.680 in) |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 9404EAL032F2 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 9404EAL032F2 as an interchange for HF30968. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HC9404FKP26H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC9404FKP26H as an interchange for HF30968. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ LH95225 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists LH95225 as an interchange for HF30968. 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 HF30968 model number is decoded
- HF30968Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 652.27 mmOverall height.
- 104.65 mmLargest outside diameter.
- TWA 0.8 µm at β=2 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 0.8 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
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