Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF40038 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF40038 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 62.5 × 308 mm OD × length (ID 28.6 mm), rated at 10 µm absolute (10 µm at β75(c); 11 µm at β200(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 62.5 × 308 mm
Inside diameter 28.6 mm
Filtration rating 10 µm abs.
Beta rating 10 µm at β75(c); 11 µm at β200(c) per ISO 16889
Collapse / burst 12 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 | 10 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | 10 µm at β75(c); 11 µm at β200(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 62.5 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 28.6 mm |
| Length | 308 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 60 L/min |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 12 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF40038 |
| 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 | 62.5 mm (2.461 in) |
| Inside diameter | 28.6 mm (1.126 in) |
| Overall length | 308 mm (12.126 in) |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 11081571 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 11081571 as an interchange for HF40038. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 3909472M91 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 3909472M91 as an interchange for HF40038. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 4351314M1 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 4351314M1 as an interchange for HF40038. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 6081135 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 6081135 as an interchange for HF40038. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 70304150 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 70304150 as an interchange for HF40038. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 70379776 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 70379776 as an interchange for HF40038. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 712176 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 712176 as an interchange for HF40038. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 90001283 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 90001283 as an interchange for HF40038. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ A30730DN2010V25 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists A30730DN2010V25 as an interchange for HF40038. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ EY917H page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists EY917H as an interchange for HF40038. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ G716860060310 page in verification queue | Parker | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists G716860060310 as an interchange for HF40038. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H7010 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H7010 as an interchange for HF40038. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P185409 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P185409 as an interchange for HF40038. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT9499-MPG | Baldwin Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT9499MPG as an interchange for HF40038. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ R97C10GV page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists R97C10GV as an interchange for HF40038. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SH52058 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH52058 as an interchange for HF40038. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SH63462 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH63462 as an interchange for HF40038. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ V3073058 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists V3073058 as an interchange for HF40038. 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 HF40038 model number is decoded
- HF40038Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 308 mmOverall height.
- 62.5 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 28.6 mmLargest end inside diameter.
- 10 µm at β75(c); 11 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).
- 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 HF40038 filter element?
The published envelope is 62.5 mm OD × 308 mm length with a 28.6 mm inside diameter (2.461 × 12.126 in × 1.126 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF40038 use?
This element is rated 10 µm absolute — 10 µm at β75(c); 11 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 HF40038 filter element?
18 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF40038 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF40038 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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