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SBF-9601-4Z25B filter element: specifications & equivalents
The SBF-9601-4Z25B is a Schroeder Industries inline-line hydraulic filter element. Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Line type inline
Partially verified. Fit and grade trace to an official interchange document;
dimensional values are compiled from 0 aftermarket listing(s)
and must be confirmed against the manufacturer housing drawing. Confidence score 0.80.
Schroeder’s cross-reference tool lists this BestFit element against competitor part numbers but publishes no dimensions, micron rating, collapse pressure or seal data on the tool page. Verify every specification against the current Schroeder data sheet before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter type | inline line |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | SBF-9601-4Z25B |
| Source catalog | Schroeder Industries: Schroeder Industries online Cross-Reference tool (schroederindustries.com) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-30 |
Sources: Schroeder Industries — Schroeder Industries online Cross-Reference tool (schroederindustries.com) — accessed 2026-09-30.
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Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↔ 05.9601.25VG.210.E.P.4 | Eaton / Internormen | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (INTERNORMEN); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ 07160177 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (MOOG); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ 11104D17BH page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (HYCON); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ 11146 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (TRIBOGUARD); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ 3960SGHB04 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (SEPARATION TECHNOLOGIES); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ 8960H15B04 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (SEPARATION TECHNOLOGIES); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
| ↔ 927169Q | Parker | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PARKER); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ 927173 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PARKER); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ BE9601425A page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (BEHRINGER); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ D140G25B page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (FILTREC); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ DLU179 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (NORMAN); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ E169601H20LL2113UP page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (EPE); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ E6021B1U25 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (WESTERN); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ H9604MFBH page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (POROUS MEDIA/FILTERSOFT); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
| ↔ HC9601FCT4H | Pall | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PALL); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
| ↔ HC9601FDT4H | Pall | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PALL); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ HC9601FKT4H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PALL); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ HC9601FUT4H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PALL); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ HC9601FXT4H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PALL); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ HF015JUB page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PTI); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ HP61L425MB page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (HY-PRO); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ HYU179 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (NORMAN); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ MF0058718 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (MAIN FILTER INC); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ MF0415595 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (MAIN FILTER INC); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ MP4004 page in verification queue | MP Filtri | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (MP FILTRI); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
| ↔ P167843 | Donaldson | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (DONALDSON); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ PLU179 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (NORMAN); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ PR3462Q page in verification queue | Parker | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PARKER); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ PRU179 page in verification queue | Parker | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (NORMAN); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ R961H0425A page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (FAIREY ARLON); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
| ↔ SP-045-F-20-B | STAUFF | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (STAUFF); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ TT9601425B page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (TODD TECHNOLOGIES INC); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
| ↔ V6024B1H10 | Eaton / Internormen | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (VICKERS); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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 SBF-9601-4Z25B model number is decoded
- SBF-9601-4Z25BSchroeder BestFit replacement element part number per the Schroeder online cross-reference tool.
Typical equipment & applications
- Replacement hydraulic/lube filter element per the Schroeder online cross-reference (BestFit interchange).
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 replaces the SBF-9601-4Z25B filter element?
33 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the SBF-9601-4Z25B part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of SBF96014Z25B 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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