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P550388 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The P550388 is a Donaldson inline-line hydraulic filter element, built with cellulose media, rated at 7 µm class. Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
OD/ID dimensions, collapse pressure and bypass settings are not printed in the filter-element choice table and are pending extraction from the housing dimension pages. Verify against the current Donaldson data sheet before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter type | inline line |
| Media | Cellulose |
| Filtration rating | 7 µm |
| Rating basis | nominal |
| Length | 183 mm |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | P550388 |
| Source catalog | Donaldson Company: Hydraulic Filtration Product Guide (F112100-ENG) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-28 |
Sources: Donaldson Company — Hydraulic Filtration Product Guide (F112100-ENG) — accessed 2026-09-27.
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Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↔ A150C10 | Filtrec | partial | Filtrec's official Cross Navigator maps DONALDSON P550388 to FILTREC A150C10 as a direct replacement, publishing the FILTREC element's OD/ID/height envelope and media grade. Rated micron differs (7 vs 10 µm) — verify efficiency class and collapse/seal for the housing before substituting. |
| ↔ HF6710 | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P550388 as an interchange for HF6710. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ HF6777 | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P550388 as an interchange for HF6777. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ M3 | Schroeder Industries | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (DONALDSON); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
| ↔ SF-6720 | STAUFF | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists P 55-0388 (DONALDSON) as replaced by SF-6720. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits. |
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.
Full chart: Donaldson cross reference chart →
How the P550388 model number is decoded
- P550388Donaldson hydraulic filter element part number per the Hydraulic Filtration Product Guide (F112100-ENG).
- W023Product family: W023.
- CelluloseFilter media: Cellulose.
- 7 μmNominal filtration rating at βx(c) = 2 per ISO 16889.
Typical equipment & applications
- Donaldson W023 hydraulic filter housing
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.
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