Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF7728 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF7728 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, rated at 26 µm absolute (26 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Inside diameter 143.26 mm
Filtration rating 26 µm abs.
Beta rating 26 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889
Collapse / burst 3.45 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 | 26 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | 26 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Inside diameter ID | 143.26 mm |
| Length | 304.8 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 379000 L/min |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 3.45 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF7728 |
| 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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Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 3I1714 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 3I1714 as an interchange for HF7728. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 499206 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 499206 as an interchange for HF7728. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 64110041 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 64110041 as an interchange for HF7728. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ 908648 | Parker | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 908648 as an interchange for HF7728. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 94697 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 94697 as an interchange for HF7728. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ G00799 page in verification queue | Parker | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists G00799 as an interchange for HF7728. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ GO0799 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists GO0799 as an interchange for HF7728. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0772800 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0772800 as an interchange for HF7728. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ MF0063074 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists MF0063074 as an interchange for HF7728. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P170063 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P170063 as an interchange for HF7728. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT23156 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT23156 as an interchange for HF7728. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ R5100C10 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists R5100C10 as an interchange for HF7728. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ RFC51001210PB page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists RFC51001210PB as an interchange for HF7728. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ RFC51001225GB page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists RFC51001225GB as an interchange for HF7728. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SF3380210UM page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SF3380210UM as an interchange for HF7728. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SH51799 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH51799 as an interchange for HF7728. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ ST7728 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists ST7728 as an interchange for HF7728. 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 HF7728 model number is decoded
- HF7728Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 304.8 mmOverall height.
- 143.26 mmLargest end inside diameter.
- 26 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 micron rating does HF7728 use?
This element is rated 26 µm absolute — 26 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 HF7728 filter element?
17 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF7728 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF7728 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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