Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF6486 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6486 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, built with microglass media, sized 139.7 × 198.88 mm OD × length (ID 66.7 mm). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 139.7 × 198.88 mm
Inside diameter 66.7 mm
Media Microglass
Collapse / burst 13.79 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 |
| Media | Microglass |
| Outside diameter OD | 139.7 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 66.7 mm |
| Length | 198.88 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 76 L/min |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 13.79 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6486 |
| 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 | 139.7 mm (5.500 in) |
| Inside diameter | 66.7 mm (2.626 in) |
| Overall length | 198.88 mm (7.830 in) |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 1855 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1855 as an interchange for HF6486. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 3I0671 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 3I0671 as an interchange for HF6486. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ 51855 | WIX Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 51855 as an interchange for HF6486. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 551855 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 551855 as an interchange for HF6486. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 85855 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 85855 as an interchange for HF6486. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 92855 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 92855 as an interchange for HF6486. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ AR99661 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists AR99661 as an interchange for HF6486. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ C3797 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists C3797 as an interchange for HF6486. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H45025 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H45025 as an interchange for HF6486. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0648600 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0648600 as an interchange for HF6486. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ LF268 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists LF268 as an interchange for HF6486. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P165233 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P165233 as an interchange for HF6486. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PF2167 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PF2167 as an interchange for HF6486. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PT457 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT457 as an interchange for HF6486. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PT457MPG page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT457MPG as an interchange for HF6486. 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 HF6486 model number is decoded
- HF6486Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 198.88 mmOverall height.
- 139.7 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 66.7 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 are the dimensions of the HF6486 filter element?
The published envelope is 139.7 mm OD × 198.88 mm length with a 66.7 mm inside diameter (5.500 × 7.830 in × 2.626 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What replaces the HF6486 filter element?
15 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6486 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6486 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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