Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF6879 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6879 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 90.5 × 253 mm OD × length (ID 48.5 mm), rated at 17 µm absolute (17 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 90.5 × 253 mm
Inside diameter 48.5 mm
Filtration rating 17 µm abs.
Beta rating 17 µm at β75(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 | 17 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | 17 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 90.5 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 48.5 mm |
| Length | 253 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 500 L/min |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 30 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6879 |
| 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 | 90.5 mm (3.563 in) |
| Inside diameter | 48.5 mm (1.909 in) |
| Overall length | 253 mm (9.961 in) |
All 91×253 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
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↔ 20500D20VG30HCEP page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 20500D20VG30HCEP as an interchange for HF6879. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 306233 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 306233 as an interchange for HF6879. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 308960 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 308960 as an interchange for HF6879. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 400HL500H20LLLA page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 400HL500H20LLLA as an interchange for HF6879. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 500D020BN3HC page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 500D020BN3HC as an interchange for HF6879. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 500D020BN4HC page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 500D020BN4HC as an interchange for HF6879. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 507091 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 507091 as an interchange for HF6879. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 9641456225 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 9641456225 as an interchange for HF6879. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ DHD500G20B page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists DHD500G20B as an interchange for HF6879. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ FC7272Q020BS page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists FC7272Q020BS as an interchange for HF6879. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0687900 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0687900 as an interchange for HF6879. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ SE-130-G-20-B | STAUFF | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SE130G20B as an interchange for HF6879. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ WGHH50020DB page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists WGHH50020DB as an interchange for HF6879. 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 HF6879 model number is decoded
- HF6879Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 253 mmOverall height.
- 90.5 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 48.5 mmLargest end inside diameter.
- 17 µm at β75(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).
- 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 HF6879 filter element?
The published envelope is 90.5 mm OD × 253 mm length with a 48.5 mm inside diameter (3.563 × 9.961 in × 1.909 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF6879 use?
This element is rated 17 µm absolute — 17 µm at β75(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 HF6879 filter element?
13 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6879 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6879 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 25 catalog element(s) share the 91×253 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.
HF6878 HD1043 HD1043/1 HD1043/2 SE-130-G-03-B SE-130-G-03-V SE-130-G-05-B SE-130-G-05-V SE-130-G-10-B SE-130-G-10-V
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