Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF6016 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6016 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 151.66 × 231.65 mm OD × length (ID 66.68 mm). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 151.66 × 231.65 mm
Inside diameter 66.68 mm
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 |
| Outside diameter OD | 151.66 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 66.68 mm |
| Length | 231.65 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6016 |
| 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 | 151.66 mm (5.971 in) |
| Inside diameter | 66.68 mm (2.625 in) |
| Overall length | 231.65 mm (9.120 in) |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 1761 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1761 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 2126 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 2126 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 25012548 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 25012548 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 26328M1 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 26328M1 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 421 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 421 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 51761 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 51761 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 551761 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 551761 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 842 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 842 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 85761 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 85761 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 878015C1 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 878015C1 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 878015C2 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 878015C2 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 878015C3 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 878015C3 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 92152117 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 92152117 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 92761 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 92761 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ C1676 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists C1676 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ FH43 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists FH43 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0601600 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0601600 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ L991 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists L991 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ LF256 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists LF256 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ LP78 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists LP78 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P552407 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P552407 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P600910AZ page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P600910AZ as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P728 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P728 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P779512 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P779512 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P78 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P78 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PF2032 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PF2032 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PM6029 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PM6029 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PT499 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT499 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT499-5 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT4995 as an interchange for HF6016. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT499-5 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists HF6016 (FLEETGUARD) as replaced by Baldwin PT499-5. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ WGH6016 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists WGH6016 as an interchange for HF6016. 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 HF6016 model number is decoded
- HF6016Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 231.65 mmOverall height.
- 151.66 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 66.68 mmLargest end inside diameter.
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 HF6016 filter element?
The published envelope is 151.66 mm OD × 231.65 mm length with a 66.68 mm inside diameter (5.971 × 9.120 in × 2.625 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What replaces the HF6016 filter element?
31 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6016 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6016 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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