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HF30246 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF30246 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 52.35 × 212.85 mm OD × length (ID 23.95 mm). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 52.35 × 212.85 mm
Inside diameter 23.95 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 | 52.35 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 23.95 mm |
| Length | 212.85 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF30246 |
| 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 | 52.35 mm (2.061 in) |
| Inside diameter | 23.95 mm (0.943 in) |
| Overall length | 212.85 mm (8.380 in) |
All 52×213 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 10508R12BN page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 10508R12BN as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 1269082 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1269082 as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 168700SH10SLS000P page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 168700SH10SLS000P as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 168700SH10XLS000M page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 168700SH10XLS000M as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 168700SH10XLS000P page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 168700SH10XLS000P as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 2870L12B08 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 2870L12B08 as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 301092 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 301092 as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 312746 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 312746 as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 5870012VG10BP8 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 5870012VG10BP8 as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 5870020010BP8 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 5870020010BP8 as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ FA070148 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists FA070148 as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HC8700FDS8H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC8700FDS8H as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HC8700FKS8H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC8700FKS8H as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HR92410F page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HR92410F as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HY20405 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HY20405 as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P87030KGB page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P87030KGB as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PR4459 page in verification queue | Parker | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PR4459 as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PR4459Q page in verification queue | Parker | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PR4459Q as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ R462G10 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists R462G10 as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ R928016805 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists R928016805 as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ R985H0812A page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists R985H0812A as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SBF87008Z10B page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SBF87008Z10B as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SF8700812UM page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SF8700812UM as an interchange for HF30246. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ SP-030-E-10-B-OBE | STAUFF | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SP030E10BOBE as an interchange for HF30246. 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 HF30246 model number is decoded
- HF30246Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 212.85 mmOverall height.
- 52.35 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 23.95 mmLargest end inside 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 HF30246 filter element?
The published envelope is 52.35 mm OD × 212.85 mm length with a 23.95 mm inside diameter (2.061 × 8.380 in × 0.943 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What replaces the HF30246 filter element?
24 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF30246 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF30246 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 3 catalog element(s) share the 52×213 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.