Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF6029 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6029 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 73.66 × 139.83 mm OD × length, rated at 47 µm absolute (47 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 73.66 × 139.83 mm
Filtration rating 47 µm abs.
Beta rating 47 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889
Collapse / burst 5.52 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 | 47 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | 47 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 73.66 mm |
| Length | 139.83 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 26 L/min |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 5.52 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6029 |
| 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 | 73.66 mm (2.900 in) |
| Overall length | 139.83 mm (5.505 in) |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 1717521 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1717521 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 1790 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1790 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 2131 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 2131 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 25012550 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 25012550 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 398 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 398 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 406669R1 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 406669R1 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 406669R91 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 406669R91 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 406705R91 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 406705R91 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 51790 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 51790 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 69848C1 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 69848C1 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 69848C91 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 69848C91 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 69878C91 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 69878C91 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 85790 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 85790 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 92790 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 92790 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ C7048 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists C7048 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ FL304 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists FL304 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0602900 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0602900 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0602900JX page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0602900JX as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ LF260 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists LF260 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ LP2298 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists LP2298 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ MC69878C91 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists MC69878C91 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P262 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P262 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P551194 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P551194 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P552382 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P552382 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P779525 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P779525 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PF2034 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PF2034 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PT262 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT262 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT546 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT546 as an interchange for HF6029. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT546 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists HF6029 (FLEETGUARD) as replaced by Baldwin PT546. Form/fit listing without published performance data — 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 HF6029 model number is decoded
- HF6029Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 139.83 mmOverall height.
- 73.66 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 47 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 HF6029 filter element?
The published envelope is 73.66 mm OD × 139.83 mm length (2.900 × 5.505 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF6029 use?
This element is rated 47 µm absolute — 47 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 HF6029 filter element?
29 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6029 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6029 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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