Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF35166 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF35166 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 44 × 109 mm OD × length, rated at 115 µm absolute (115 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 44 × 109 mm
Filtration rating 115 µm abs.
Beta rating 115 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889
Collapse / burst 1 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 | 115 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | 115 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 44 mm |
| Length | 109 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 15 L/min |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 1 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF35166 |
| 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 | 44 mm (1.732 in) |
| Overall length | 109 mm (4.291 in) |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 15S125WB02 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 15S125WB02 as an interchange for HF35166. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SF46B12GAV page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SF46B12GAV as an interchange for HF35166. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SFE15G125A10BYP page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SFE15G125A10BYP as an interchange for HF35166. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SS1A1A1BP page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SS1A1A1BP as an interchange for HF35166. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ STR0502BG1M90 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists STR0502BG1M90 as an interchange for HF35166. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SUS015B08P3125 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SUS015B08P3125 as an interchange for HF35166. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ UCSE5100 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists UCSE5100 as an interchange for HF35166. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ WGSE5100 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists WGSE5100 as an interchange for HF35166. 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 HF35166 model number is decoded
- HF35166Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 109 mmOverall height.
- 44 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 115 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 HF35166 filter element?
The published envelope is 44 mm OD × 109 mm length (1.732 × 4.291 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF35166 use?
This element is rated 115 µm absolute — 115 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 HF35166 filter element?
8 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF35166 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF35166 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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