Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF6246 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6246 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 152 × 420 mm OD × length (ID 47.5 mm), rated at 17 µm absolute (17 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 152 × 420 mm
Inside diameter 47.5 mm
Filtration rating 17 µm abs.
Beta rating 17 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889
Collapse / burst 8 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 | 17 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | 17 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 152 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 47.5 mm |
| Length | 420 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 120 L/min |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 8 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6246 |
| 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 | 152 mm (5.984 in) |
| Inside diameter | 47.5 mm (1.870 in) |
| Overall length | 420 mm (16.535 in) |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 10036929 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 10036929 as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 1499553 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1499553 as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 615203P page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 615203P as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 63152030F page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 63152030F as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 65152030FL page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 65152030FL as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 7019839 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7019839 as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 7211198 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7211198 as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 782901 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 782901 as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 939733Q page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 939733Q as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ B66152250EL page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists B66152250EL as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H15263 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H15263 as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HEM6052 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HEM6052 as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0624600 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0624600 as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0624600J page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0624600 J as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0624600JX page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0624600JX as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HY103 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HY103 as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ LH8523 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists LH8523 as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P173483 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P173483 as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PM5029 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PM5029 as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT9480-MPG | Baldwin Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT9480MPG as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SH56296 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH56296 as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ WG140 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists WG140 as an interchange for HF6246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ YHL20011 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists YHL20011 as an interchange for HF6246. 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 HF6246 model number is decoded
- HF6246Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 420 mmOverall height.
- 152 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 47.5 mmLargest end inside diameter.
- 17 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 HF6246 filter element?
The published envelope is 152 mm OD × 420 mm length with a 47.5 mm inside diameter (5.984 × 16.535 in × 1.870 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF6246 use?
This element is rated 17 µm absolute — 17 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 HF6246 filter element?
23 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6246 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6246 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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