Baldwin Filters · Form 561 Interchange · inline line
BT287 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The BT287 is a Baldwin Filters 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.
Form 561 is a cross-reference only — Baldwin prints no dimensions, micron rating, collapse pressure or seal data for this part number here. Verify every specification against the current Baldwin data sheet before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter type | inline line |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | BT287 |
| Source catalog | Baldwin Filters: Baldwin Filters Form 561 |
| Last verified | 2026-09-30 |
Sources: Baldwin Filters — Baldwin Filters Form 561 — accessed 2026-09-30.
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Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 736820 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists 736820 (VICKERS) as replaced by Baldwin BT287. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ DK23042 page in verification queue | MP Filtri | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists DK23042 (GRESEN) as replaced by Baldwin BT287. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ HF6130 | Fleetguard | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists HF6130 (FLEETGUARD) as replaced by Baldwin BT287. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ HF6720 | Fleetguard | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists HF6720 (FLEETGUARD) as replaced by Baldwin BT287. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HGCE25 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists HGCE25 (ZINGA) as replaced by Baldwin BT287. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ M140000436P page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists M140000436P (ZINGA) as replaced by Baldwin BT287. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ OFC1024 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists OFC1024 (FAIREY-ARLON) as replaced by Baldwin BT287. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P25 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists P25 (ZINGA) as replaced by Baldwin BT287. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ RMFE160252 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists RMFE160252 (HYCON) as replaced by Baldwin BT287. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ TSF6710 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists TSF6710 (STAUFF) as replaced by Baldwin BT287. Form/fit listing without published performance data — 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 BT287 model number is decoded
- BT287Baldwin filter part number per the Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference.
Typical equipment & applications
- Hydraulic / transmission filtration — listed in the Baldwin Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference.
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 BT287 filter element?
10 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the BT287 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of BT287 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.
Other models in the Form 561 Interchange series
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