Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF28872 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF28872 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 140 × 316 mm OD × length (ID 51 mm), rated at 47 µm absolute (47 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 140 × 316 mm
Inside diameter 51 mm
Filtration rating 47 µm abs.
Beta rating 47 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889
Collapse / burst 5 bar
Line type inline
Catalog verified. Parameters extracted from the manufacturer’s electronic
catalog / official interchange document and checked 2026-09-28. Confidence score 0.90.
Specifications and cross-references are taken from the Fleetguard online catalog API. Where both TWA and Beta ratings are published the conventions differ — verify cleanliness targets, collapse rating and seal configuration against the current Fleetguard data sheet before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter type | inline line |
| Filtration rating | 47 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | 47 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 140 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 51 mm |
| Length | 316 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 325 L/min |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 5 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF28872 |
| Source catalog | Cummins Filtration / Fleetguard: Fleetguard online product catalog (fleetguard.com) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-28 |
Sources: Cummins Filtration / Fleetguard — Fleetguard online product catalog (fleetguard.com) — accessed 2026-09-28.
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Dimensions & series range
| Outside diameter | 140 mm (5.512 in) |
| Inside diameter | 51 mm (2.008 in) |
| Overall length | 316 mm (12.441 in) |
All 140×316 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
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↔ 425900 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 425900 as an interchange for HF28872. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 445451 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 445451 as an interchange for HF28872. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 448273 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 448273 as an interchange for HF28872. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 449110 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 449110 as an interchange for HF28872. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 455192 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 455192 as an interchange for HF28872. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 45918 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 45918 as an interchange for HF28872. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 49110 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 49110 as an interchange for HF28872. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ CR30060 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists CR30060 as an interchange for HF28872. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ CR300C page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists CR300C as an interchange for HF28872. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ CR3256 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists CR3256 as an interchange for HF28872. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ F3340 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists F3340 as an interchange for HF28872. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ F33M60NA page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists F33M60NA as an interchange for HF28872. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF171559 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF171559 as an interchange for HF28872. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ P171559 | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P171559 as an interchange for HF28872. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ R151T60B page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists R151T60B as an interchange for HF28872. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ RE80MS1 page in verification queue | STAUFF | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists RE80MS1 as an interchange for HF28872. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SH93077 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH93077 as an interchange for HF28872. Envelope cross-reference; 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 HF28872 model number is decoded
- HF28872Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 316 mmOverall height.
- 140 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 51 mmLargest end inside diameter.
- 47 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889Published efficiency ratings.
Typical equipment & applications
- Construction, agricultural and industrial hydraulic circuits
- Mobile-equipment hydraulic return and pressure lines
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 are the dimensions of the HF28872 filter element?
The published envelope is 140 mm OD × 316 mm length with a 51 mm inside diameter (5.512 × 12.441 in × 2.008 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF28872 use?
This element is rated 47 µm absolute — 47 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889. Always compare Beta ratings at the same test point: two brands may print different micron numbers for the same physical grade.
What replaces the HF28872 filter element?
17 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF28872 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF28872 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 2 catalog element(s) share the 140×316 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.
Other models in the HF Hydraulic series
All 2621 →Reviewed & verified by the ElementRef engineering desk against Cummins Filtration / Fleetguard on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.