Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF6253 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6253 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element. Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Inside diameter 85.85 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 |
| Inside diameter ID | 85.85 mm |
| Length | 204.47 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 113.6 L/min |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6253 |
| 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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Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
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↔ 130100 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 130100 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 1A312 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1A312 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 2420302550 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 2420302550 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 30112100 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 30112100 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 4449K63 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 4449K63 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 4930 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 4930 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 4985 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 4985 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 7058 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7058 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ CFSE30 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists CFSE30 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ CFSE30100 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists CFSE30100 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ DGMH1323 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists DGMH1323 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ FST1151R0 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists FST1151R0 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H7058 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H7058 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HAFS20 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HAFS20 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0625300 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0625300 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ OF31210 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists OF31210 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P169016 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P169016 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT9278 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT9278 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SEH30112100 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SEH30112100 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SN15010000 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SN15010000 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SS10012N page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SS10012N as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SS112100 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SS112100 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SS4009100A150 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SS4009100A150 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ STR1001M90G2S page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists STR1001M90G2S as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ STR1001SG2M90 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists STR1001SG2M90 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ UCSE75352210 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists UCSE75352210 as an interchange for HF6253. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ UCSE75352310 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists UCSE75352310 as an interchange for HF6253. 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 HF6253 model number is decoded
- HF6253Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 204.47 mmOverall height.
- 85.85 mmLargest end inside 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 replaces the HF6253 filter element?
27 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6253 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6253 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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