Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · return line
HF6205 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6205 is a Fleetguard return-line hydraulic filter element, sized 93.5 × 210.5 mm OD × length, rated at 28 µm class (TWA 28 µm at β=2 per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 93.5 × 210.5 mm
Filtration rating 28 µm nom.
Beta rating TWA 28 µm at β=2 per ISO 16889
Thread 1-12 UNF-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 | 28 µm |
| Rating basis | nominal |
| Beta ratio | TWA 28 µm at β=2 per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 93.5 mm |
| Length | 210.5 mm |
| Thread / connection | 1-12 UNF-2B |
| End caps | spin-on baseplate with attached gasket |
| Flow direction | outside-in |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6205 |
| 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.
Fleetguard® and all model designations are trademarks of their respective owners, used here for identification only — ElementRef is an independent reference site, not an authorized Fleetguard distributor.
Dimensions & series range
| Outside diameter | 93.5 mm (3.681 in) |
| Overall length | 210.5 mm (8.287 in) |
All 94×211 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
|
↔ 1499417 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1499417 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 1534604 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1534604 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 16123980 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 16123980 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 1612398000 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1612398000 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 16136105 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 16136105 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 1613610500 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1613610500 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 1613610500ED2 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1613610500ED2 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 1613610501 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1613610501 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 1613610502 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1613610502 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 1613610590 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1613610590 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 16164318 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 16164318 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 16164378 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 16164378 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 16193771 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 16193771 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 1619377100 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1619377100 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 16193980 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 16193980 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 1818 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1818 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 2130 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 2130 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 3216921404 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 3216921404 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 451203224 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 451203224 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ 51818 | WIX Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 51818 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 61000331 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 61000331 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 6211472200 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 6211472200 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 85818 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 85818 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 92818 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 92818 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 9455085023 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 9455085023 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ 986B01911 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 986B01911 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ B004800770001 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists B004800770001 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ C7053 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists C7053 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ CS1531H page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists CS1531H as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ CV439 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists CV439 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ FJX213 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists FJX213 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ H370920M191 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H370920M191 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ HC6217 page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC6217 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ HC97 page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC97 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ HF0620500 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0620500 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ HF0620500JX page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0620500JX as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ HSM6004 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HSM6004 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ LF545 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists LF545 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ LUS771 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists LUS771 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ OC175 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists OC175 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ P00150521K page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P00150521K as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ P32241 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P32241 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ P7053 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P7053 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ P763577 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P763577 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ PERI262 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PERI262 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ PF38 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PF38 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ PS962H page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PS962H as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ PSH962 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PSH962 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ PSH962H page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PSH962H as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ SFH6214 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SFH6214 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ SH56255 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH56255 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ SH8232 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH8232 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ SO8208H page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SO8208H as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ W92614 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists W92614 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ W96214 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists W96214 as an interchange for HF6205. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
|
↔ WGH96214 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists WGH96214 as an interchange for HF6205. 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 HF6205 model number is decoded
- HF6205Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic spin-on filter part number.
- 210.5 mmOverall height.
- 93.5 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 1-12 UNF-2BSpin-on mounting thread.
- TWA 28 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 HF6205 filter element?
The published envelope is 93.5 mm OD × 210.5 mm length (3.681 × 8.287 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF6205 use?
This element is rated 28 µm (nominal class) — TWA 28 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 HF6205 filter element?
56 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6205 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6205 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 7 catalog element(s) share the 94×211 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.