Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF28946 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF28946 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 90 × 198 mm OD × length, rated at 25 µm absolute (25 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 90 × 198 mm
Filtration rating 25 µm abs.
Beta rating 25 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889
Collapse / burst 12 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 | 25 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | 25 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 90 mm |
| Length | 198 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 55 L/min |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 12 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF28946 |
| 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 | 90 mm (3.543 in) |
| Overall length | 198 mm (7.795 in) |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 31FB60020 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 31FB60020 as an interchange for HF28946. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 6865162120 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 6865162120 as an interchange for HF28946. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 9187505900 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 9187505900 as an interchange for HF28946. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 9187511400 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 9187511400 as an interchange for HF28946. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ FH1012 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists FH1012 as an interchange for HF28946. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT9238 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT9238 as an interchange for HF28946. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SH60918 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH60918 as an interchange for HF28946. 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 HF28946 model number is decoded
- HF28946Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 198 mmOverall height.
- 90 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 25 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 HF28946 filter element?
The published envelope is 90 mm OD × 198 mm length (3.543 × 7.795 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF28946 use?
This element is rated 25 µm absolute — 25 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 HF28946 filter element?
7 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF28946 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF28946 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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