Baldwin Filters · Form 561 Interchange · inline line
H9049 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The H9049 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. | H9049 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↔ 57853 | WIX Filters | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists 57853 (WIX) as replaced by Baldwin H9049. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ A84853 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists A84853 (CARQUEST) as replaced by Baldwin H9049. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ ALHC9021FUP4H page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists ALHC9021FUP4H (PA) as replaced by Baldwin H9049. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ F1400EAH034N1 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists F1400EAH034N1 (PUROLATOR-FACET) as replaced by Baldwin H9049. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ FIHY20550 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists FI HY20550 (SFF) as replaced by Baldwin H9049. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ G4ZHL6 page in verification queue | Parker | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists G4ZHL6 (GRAINGER) as replaced by Baldwin H9049. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ GCH152FT21 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists GCH152FT21 (MPF) as replaced by Baldwin H9049. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ HD55/5 | MANN-FILTER | partial | MANN-FILTER's online catalog lists H9049 (BALDWIN) as a comparison number for HD555. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ HF30426 | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H9049 as an interchange for HF30426. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HL8902H02B04 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists HL8902H02B04 (SEPARATION) as replaced by Baldwin H9049. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ KHP0652A03HA page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists KHP0652A03HA (MPF) as replaced by Baldwin H9049. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ LHC9021FDP4H page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists LHC9021FDP4H (PA) as replaced by Baldwin H9049. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ LHC9021FKP4H page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists LHC9021FKP4H (PA) as replaced by Baldwin H9049. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ M1A03HA page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists M1A03HA (MPF) as replaced by Baldwin H9049. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ OWGPP92104 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists O WGPP92104 (WOO) as replaced by Baldwin H9049. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ R921H0403A page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists R921H0403A (FAIREY-ARLON) as replaced by Baldwin H9049. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SLH9412 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists SLH9412 (LU) as replaced by Baldwin H9049. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ SP-010-F-03-B | STAUFF | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists H9049 (BALDWIN) as replaced by SP-010-F-03-B. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits. |
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↔ T7853 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists T 7853 (NA) as replaced by Baldwin H9049. 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 H9049 model number is decoded
- H9049Baldwin 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 H9049 filter element?
19 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the H9049 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of H9049 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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