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HF6565 filter element: specifications & equivalents

The HF6565 is a Fleetguard return-line hydraulic filter element, sized 97.94 × 240.03 mm OD × length, rated at 9 µm class (TWA 9 µm at β=2 per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

Envelope OD × L 97.94 × 240.03 mm
Filtration rating 9 µm nom.
Beta rating TWA 9 µm at β=2 per ISO 16889
Thread 1.00 3/8-12 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

ParameterValue
Filter type return line
Filtration rating 9 µm
Rating basis nominal
Beta ratio TWA 9 µm at β=2 per ISO 16889
Outside diameter OD 97.94 mm
Length 240.03 mm
Thread / connection 1.00 3/8-12 UNF-2B
End caps spin-on baseplate with attached gasket
Flow direction outside-in
Integral bypass valve none (housing/valve-dependent)
Manufacturer part no. HF6565
Source catalog Cummins Filtration / Fleetguard: Fleetguard online product catalog (fleetguard.com)
Last verified2026-09-28

Sources: Cummins Filtration / Fleetguard — Fleetguard online product catalog (fleetguard.com) — accessed 2026-09-28.

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Dimensions & series range

Outside diameter97.94 mm (3.856 in)
Overall length240.03 mm (9.450 in)

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Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
↔ 10061101
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 10061101 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 1272063X1
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 1272063X1 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 1483
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 1483 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 1505682
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 1505682 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 1617573
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 1617573 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 220077
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 220077 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 3I0549
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 3I0549 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 44419
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 44419 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 50995034
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 50995034 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 50SL45P10
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 50SL45P10 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 50SL60DP10
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 50SL60DP10 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 50SL60DP10S000P
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 50SL60DP10S000P as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 51483WIX FilterspartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 51483 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 57341125
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 57341125 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 6598903
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 6598903 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 79446
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 79446 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 8428088
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 8428088 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 842808800
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 842808800 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 853531220
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 853531220 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 85483
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 85483 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 92483
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 92483 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ BT744
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists BT744 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ BT8860
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists BT8860 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ BT8862Baldwin FilterspartialFleetguard's online catalog lists BT8862 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ F435510
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists F435510 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ H56060
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists H56060 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HC7927
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PallpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists HC7927 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HF0656500
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FleetguardpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists HF0656500 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HF867
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FleetguardpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists HF867 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HF989
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FleetguardpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists HF989 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HY428W
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists HY428W as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ L253
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists L253 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ LFH4936
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists LFH4936 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ LFH4972
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists LFH4972 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ LFH8936
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists LFH8936 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ N7332
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists N7332 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P163324DonaldsonpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists P163324 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P165344
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DonaldsonpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists P165344 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P6885
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DonaldsonpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists P6885 as an interchange for HF6565. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ V79446
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists V79446 as an interchange for HF6565. 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 HF6565 model number is decoded

  • HF6565Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic spin-on filter part number.
  • 240.03 mmOverall height.
  • 97.94 mmLargest outside diameter.
  • 1.00 3/8-12 UNF-2BSpin-on mounting thread.
  • TWA 9 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 HF6565 filter element?
The published envelope is 97.94 mm OD × 240.03 mm length (3.856 × 9.450 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF6565 use?
This element is rated 9 µm (nominal class) — TWA 9 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 HF6565 filter element?
40 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6565 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6565 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

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These 10 catalog element(s) share the 98×240 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.

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Reviewed & verified by the ElementRef engineering desk against Cummins Filtration / Fleetguard on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.