Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · return line
HF35498 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF35498 is a Fleetguard return-line hydraulic filter element, sized 95.25 × 219.96 mm OD × length, rated at 20 µm absolute (20 µm at β75(c); 21 µm at β200(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 95.25 × 219.96 mm
Filtration rating 20 µm abs.
Beta rating 20 µm at β75(c); 21 µm at β200(c) per ISO 16889
Line type return
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 | return line |
| Filtration rating | 20 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | 20 µm at β75(c); 21 µm at β200(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 95.25 mm |
| Length | 219.96 mm |
| End caps | spin-on baseplate with attached gasket |
| Flow direction | outside-in |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF35498 |
| 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 | 95.25 mm (3.750 in) |
| Overall length | 219.96 mm (8.660 in) |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
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↔ 11836791 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 11836791 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 1490637 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1490637 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 15503244 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 15503244 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 263G257011 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 263G257011 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 263G257012 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 263G257012 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 31LM40090 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 31LM40090 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 32925197 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 32925197 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 32925905 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 32925905 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 32925905A page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 32925905A as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 400186 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 400186 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 40040900006 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 40040900006 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 4024304 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 4024304 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 47996857 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 47996857 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 501323154 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 501323154 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 50132315401 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 50132315401 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 501333764 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 501333764 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 71449154 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 71449154 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 75013106101 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 75013106101 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 75311517 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 75311517 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 8603535 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 8603535 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 87519452 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 87519452 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ A138746 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists A138746 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ AT336140 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists AT336140 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ AT468647 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists AT468647 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ BT9422 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists BT9422 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HG385W page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HG385W as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HYZGAQ02400 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HYZGAQ02400 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P764729 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P764729 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PSH924 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PSH924 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SH62023 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH62023 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SHC76130 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SHC76130 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SP155069 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SP155069 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SPH21025 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SPH21025 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ WH960 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists WH960 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ WL10186 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists WL10186 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ WOH220 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists WOH220 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ ZGAQ00001 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists ZGAQ00001 as an interchange for HF35498. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ ZGAQ02400 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists ZGAQ02400 as an interchange for HF35498. 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 HF35498 model number is decoded
- HF35498Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic spin-on filter part number.
- 219.96 mmOverall height.
- 95.25 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 20 µm at β75(c); 21 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
- A return-line element is not a pressure-line element: return cartridges (BN4HC low-collapse) tolerate roughly 20 bar differential, while BH4HC pressure executions are rated to 210 bar. Installing a low-collapse element in a pressure housing can rupture the media on cold-start spikes.
- This element has no integral bypass — opening pressure is set by the housing’s reusable bypass valve. Confirm the valve setting (commonly 3.4 bar) is present before fitting.
- “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 HF35498 filter element?
The published envelope is 95.25 mm OD × 219.96 mm length (3.750 × 8.660 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF35498 use?
This element is rated 20 µm absolute — 20 µm at β75(c); 21 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 HF35498 filter element?
38 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF35498 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF35498 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.
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