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HF6115 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6115 is a Fleetguard return-line hydraulic filter element, sized 93.22 × 174.24 mm OD × length, rated at 26 µm class (TWA 26 µm at β=2 per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 93.22 × 174.24 mm
Filtration rating 26 µm nom.
Beta rating TWA 26 µm at β=2 per ISO 16889
Thread 1.00 1/8-16 UN-2B
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 | 26 µm |
| Rating basis | nominal |
| Beta ratio | TWA 26 µm at β=2 per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 93.22 mm |
| Length | 174.24 mm |
| Thread / connection | 1.00 1/8-16 UN-2B |
| End caps | spin-on baseplate with attached gasket |
| Flow direction | outside-in |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6115 |
| 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 | 93.22 mm (3.670 in) |
| Overall length | 174.24 mm (6.860 in) |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 1712 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1712 as an interchange for HF6115. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 3912256 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 3912256 as an interchange for HF6115. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 660200 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 660200 as an interchange for HF6115. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 83912256 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 83912256 as an interchange for HF6115. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 83918631 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 83918631 as an interchange for HF6115. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 84518613 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 84518613 as an interchange for HF6115. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 85712 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 85712 as an interchange for HF6115. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 92712 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 92712 as an interchange for HF6115. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ BT8504 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists BT8504 as an interchange for HF6115. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ D8NNB486CA page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists D8NNB486CA as an interchange for HF6115. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0611500 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0611500 as an interchange for HF6115. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0611500J page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0611500 J as an interchange for HF6115. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P3951 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P3951 as an interchange for HF6115. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P779583 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P779583 as an interchange for HF6115. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SH56165 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH56165 as an interchange for HF6115. 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 HF6115 model number is decoded
- HF6115Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic spin-on filter part number.
- 174.24 mmOverall height.
- 93.22 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 1.00 1/8-16 UN-2BSpin-on mounting thread.
- TWA 26 µm at β=2 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 HF6115 filter element?
The published envelope is 93.22 mm OD × 174.24 mm length (3.670 × 6.860 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF6115 use?
This element is rated 26 µm (nominal class) — TWA 26 µm at β=2 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 HF6115 filter element?
15 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6115 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6115 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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