Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF30073 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF30073 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 96.01 × 204.72 mm OD × length. Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 96.01 × 204.72 mm
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 |
| Outside diameter OD | 96.01 mm |
| Length | 204.72 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF30073 |
| 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 | 96.01 mm (3.780 in) |
| Overall length | 204.72 mm (8.060 in) |
All 96×205 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 10408R06BN page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 10408R06BN as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 1269070 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1269070 as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 13056G1 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 13056G1 as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 168500H6205SP page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 168500H6205SP as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 30442 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 30442 as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 306548 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 306548 as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 3850DGEB08 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 3850DGEB08 as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 585006VG1010BP8 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 585006VG1010BP8 as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 6005003 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 6005003 as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 7621627 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7621627 as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 935172Q page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 935172Q as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ FC1371Q005BS page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists FC1371Q005BS as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H8032 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H8032 as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HC8500FDN8H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC8500FDN8H as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HC8500FKN8H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC8500FKN8H as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HC8500FUN8H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC8500FUN8H as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P164917 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P164917 as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P85080HFB page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P85080HFB as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PR4216Q page in verification queue | Parker | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PR4216Q as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ R450G06 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists R450G06 as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ R850H0806A page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists R850H0806A as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ RP-050-E-05-B | STAUFF | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists RP050E05B as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ SBF-8500-8Z5B | Schroeder Industries | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SBF85008Z5B as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SF850086UM page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SF850086UM as an interchange for HF30073. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ WGPN8505 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists WGPN8505 as an interchange for HF30073. 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 HF30073 model number is decoded
- HF30073Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 204.72 mmOverall height.
- 96.01 mmLargest outside diameter.
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 HF30073 filter element?
The published envelope is 96.01 mm OD × 204.72 mm length (3.780 × 8.060 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What replaces the HF30073 filter element?
25 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF30073 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF30073 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 5 catalog element(s) share the 96×205 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.