Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF6868 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6868 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 69 × 116 mm OD × length (ID 34.2 mm), rated at 5 µm absolute (5 µm at β75(c); 6 µm at β200(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 69 × 116 mm
Inside diameter 34.2 mm
Filtration rating 5 µm abs.
Beta rating 5 µm at β75(c); 6 µm at β200(c) per ISO 16889
Collapse / burst 30 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 | 5 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | 5 µm at β75(c); 6 µm at β200(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 69 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 34.2 mm |
| Length | 116 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 160 L/min |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 30 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6868 |
| 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 | 69 mm (2.717 in) |
| Inside diameter | 34.2 mm (1.346 in) |
| Overall length | 116 mm (4.567 in) |
All 69×116 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 1573862 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1573862 as an interchange for HF6868. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 160D003BN3HC page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 160D003BN3HC as an interchange for HF6868. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 20160D3VG30HCEP page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 20160D3VG30HCEP as an interchange for HF6868. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 304872 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 304872 as an interchange for HF6868. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 30698 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 30698 as an interchange for HF6868. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 308114 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 308114 as an interchange for HF6868. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 400HL160H3LLLA page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 400HL160H3LLLA as an interchange for HF6868. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 62000244 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 62000244 as an interchange for HF6868. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 7620903 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7620903 as an interchange for HF6868. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ DFV160G01 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists DFV160G01 as an interchange for HF6868. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ DHD160G03B page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists DHD160G03B as an interchange for HF6868. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ FC7251Q003BS page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists FC7251Q003BS as an interchange for HF6868. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HC2216FKP4H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC2216FKP4H as an interchange for HF6868. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ HD716/3 | MANN-FILTER | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HD7163 as an interchange for HF6868. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0686800 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0686800 as an interchange for HF6868. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PR3114 | Parker | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PR3114 as an interchange for HF6868. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ SBF-0160D-Z3B | Schroeder Industries | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SBF0160DZ3B as an interchange for HF6868. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ SE-045-G-03-B | STAUFF | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SE045G03B as an interchange for HF6868. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ V0162B1C03 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists V0162B1C03 as an interchange for HF6868. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ WGHH16003DB page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists WGHH16003DB as an interchange for HF6868. 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 HF6868 model number is decoded
- HF6868Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 116 mmOverall height.
- 69 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 34.2 mmLargest end inside diameter.
- 5 µm at β75(c); 6 µm at β200(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).
- Fine 5 µm media loads faster and runs at a higher cold Δp than coarser grades — only downgrade cleanliness targets if the system ISO 4406 code allows it.
- 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 HF6868 filter element?
The published envelope is 69 mm OD × 116 mm length with a 34.2 mm inside diameter (2.717 × 4.567 in × 1.346 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF6868 use?
This element is rated 5 µm absolute — 5 µm at β75(c); 6 µm at β200(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 HF6868 filter element?
20 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6868 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6868 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
View full interchange →These 34 catalog element(s) share the 69×116 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.