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HF35266 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF35266 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 83 × 197.5 mm OD × length (ID 40.5 mm), rated at 57 µm absolute (57 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 83 × 197.5 mm
Inside diameter 40.5 mm
Filtration rating 57 µm abs.
Beta rating 57 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889
Collapse / burst 15 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
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter type | inline line |
| Filtration rating | 57 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | 57 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 83 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 40.5 mm |
| Length | 197.5 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 140 L/min |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 15 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF35266 |
| 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 | 83 mm (3.268 in) |
| Inside diameter | 40.5 mm (1.594 in) |
| Overall length | 197.5 mm (7.776 in) |
All 83×198 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 940443Q page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 940443Q as an interchange for HF35266. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ EA1346 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists EA1346 as an interchange for HF35266. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HY10031 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HY10031 as an interchange for HF35266. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P175115 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P175115 as an interchange for HF35266. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P2092022 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P2092022 as an interchange for HF35266. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT9152 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT9152 as an interchange for HF35266. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ R650C25 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists R650C25 as an interchange for HF35266. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ RD-055-L-20-B | STAUFF | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists RD055L20B as an interchange for HF35266. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ RFC650825PB page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists RFC650825PB as an interchange for HF35266. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SH52022 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH52022 as an interchange for HF35266. 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 HF35266 model number is decoded
- HF35266Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 197.5 mmOverall height.
- 83 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 40.5 mmLargest end inside diameter.
- 57 µm at β75(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 HF35266 filter element?
The published envelope is 83 mm OD × 197.5 mm length with a 40.5 mm inside diameter (3.268 × 7.776 in × 1.594 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF35266 use?
This element is rated 57 µm absolute — 57 µm at β75(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 HF35266 filter element?
10 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF35266 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF35266 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 3 catalog element(s) share the 83×198 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.