Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF6685 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6685 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 83 × 197.5 mm OD × length (ID 40.5 mm). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
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 |
| Outside diameter OD | 83 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 40.5 mm |
| Length | 197.5 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 43 L/min |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 25 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6685 |
| 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 | 83 mm (3.268 in) |
| Inside diameter | 40.5 mm (1.594 in) |
| Overall length | 197.5 mm (7.776 in) |
All 83×198 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 289920 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 289920 as an interchange for HF6685. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 745717 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 745717 as an interchange for HF6685. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 76114373 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 76114373 as an interchange for HF6685. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ HD952/9 | MANN-FILTER | partial | MANN-FILTER's online catalog lists HF6685 (FLEETGUARD/CUMMINS FILTRATION) as a comparison number for HD9529. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ HD952/9 | MANN-FILTER | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HD9529 as an interchange for HF6685. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0668500 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0668500 as an interchange for HF6685. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SH52006 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH52006 as an interchange for HF6685. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ V2092006 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists V2092006 as an interchange for HF6685. 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 HF6685 model number is decoded
- HF6685Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 197.5 mmOverall height.
- 83 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 40.5 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 HF6685 filter element?
What replaces the HF6685 filter element?
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Is a same-envelope aftermarket element always a drop-in replacement?
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Same-envelope elements from other brands
View full interchange →These 3 catalog element(s) share the 83×198 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.