WIX Filters · 51xxx · return line
51756 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The 51756 is a WIX Filters return-line hydraulic filter element, built with paper media, sized 127.2 × 174.5 mm OD × length, rated at 5 µm class. Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 127.2 × 174.5 mm
Filtration rating 5 µm nom.
Media Paper
Thread 1 1/2-16
Collapse / burst 17.2 bar
Line type return
Catalog verified. Parameters extracted from the manufacturer’s electronic
catalog / official interchange document and checked 2026-09-28. Confidence score 0.90.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter type | return line |
| Media | Paper |
| Filtration rating | 5 µm |
| Rating basis | nominal |
| Outside diameter OD | 127.2 mm |
| Length | 174.5 mm |
| Thread / connection | 1 1/2-16 |
| End caps | spin-on baseplate with attached gasket |
| Flow direction | outside-in |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 17.2 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Seal material | Nitrile (NBR) |
| Manufacturer part no. | 51756 |
| Source catalog | WIX Filters (MANN+HUMMEL): WIX Filters online product catalog |
| Last verified | 2026-09-28 |
Sources: WIX Filters (MANN+HUMMEL) — WIX Filters online product catalog — accessed 2026-09-26.
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Dimensions & series range
| Outside diameter | 127.2 mm (5.008 in) |
| Overall length | 174.5 mm (6.870 in) |
All 127×175 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↔ BT287-3 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists 51756 (WIX) as replaced by Baldwin BT287-3. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ HF6700 | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 51756 as an interchange for HF6700. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ V0211B1R03 | Eaton / Internormen | partial | Eaton's filtration cross-reference lists 51756 (Wix) as an interchange for V0211B1R03. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, delta-P 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 51756 model number is decoded
- 51756WIX hydraulic spin-on filter part number.
- 1 1/2-16Mounting thread: 1 1/2-16 (spin-on baseplate).
- PaperFilter media: Paper.
Typical equipment & applications
- Mobile and industrial hydraulic return circuits
- Construction and agricultural equipment
- Heavy-duty transmission and torque-converter circuits
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- A return-line element is not a pressure-line element: return cartridges (BN4HC low-collapse) tolerate roughly 20 bar differential, while BH4HC pressure executions are rated to 210 bar. Installing a low-collapse element in a pressure housing can rupture the media on cold-start spikes.
- This element has no integral bypass — opening pressure is set by the housing’s reusable bypass valve. Confirm the valve setting (commonly 3.4 bar) is present before fitting.
- “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 51756 filter element?
The published envelope is 127.2 mm OD × 174.5 mm length (5.008 × 6.870 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does 51756 use?
This element is rated 5 µm (nominal class). Always compare Beta ratings at the same test point: two brands may print different micron numbers for the same physical grade.
What replaces the 51756 filter element?
3 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the 51756 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of 51756 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 5 catalog element(s) share the 127×175 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.
Other models in the 51xxx series
All 306 →Reviewed & verified by the ElementRef engineering desk against WIX Filters (MANN+HUMMEL) on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.