Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF6018 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6018 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 128.52 × 155.7 mm OD × length. Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 128.52 × 155.7 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 | 128.52 mm |
| Length | 155.7 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6018 |
| 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 | 128.52 mm (5.060 in) |
| Overall length | 155.7 mm (6.130 in) |
All 129×156 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 1257 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1257 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 25011411 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 25011411 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 267300 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 267300 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 269921 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 269921 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ 51257 | WIX Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 51257 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 551257 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 551257 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 70267300 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 70267300 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 70269921 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 70269921 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 70270781 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 70270781 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 85257 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 85257 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 92257 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 92257 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ C7561 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists C7561 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ FH81 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists FH81 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H36044 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H36044 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0601800 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0601800 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0601800JX page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0601800JX as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF801 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF801 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P779514 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P779514 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PF974 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PF974 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PM6044 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PM6044 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT514 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT514 as an interchange for HF6018. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT514 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists HF6018 (FLEETGUARD) as replaced by Baldwin PT514. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ WGH6018 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists WGH6018 as an interchange for HF6018. 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 HF6018 model number is decoded
- HF6018Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 155.7 mmOverall height.
- 128.52 mmLargest outside 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 HF6018 filter element?
The published envelope is 128.52 mm OD × 155.7 mm length (5.060 × 6.130 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What replaces the HF6018 filter element?
23 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6018 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6018 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 2 catalog element(s) share the 129×156 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.