Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF35218 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF35218 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 130 × 254 mm OD × length (ID 64.5 mm), rated at 57 µm absolute (57 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 130 × 254 mm
Inside diameter 64.5 mm
Filtration rating 57 µm abs.
Beta rating 57 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889
Collapse / burst 3 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 | 57 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | 57 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 130 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 64.5 mm |
| Length | 254 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 20 L/min |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 3 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF35218 |
| 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 | 130 mm (5.118 in) |
| Inside diameter | 64.5 mm (2.539 in) |
| Overall length | 254 mm (10.000 in) |
All 130×254 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
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↔ 1930810 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1930810 as an interchange for HF35218. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 301009 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 301009 as an interchange for HF35218. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 906041027 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 906041027 as an interchange for HF35218. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 964350855 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 964350855 as an interchange for HF35218. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ CR6003 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists CR6003 as an interchange for HF35218. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ ERA53NCD page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists ERA53NCD as an interchange for HF35218. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ F2750552 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists F2750552 as an interchange for HF35218. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ MF4003P25NB page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists MF4003P25NB as an interchange for HF35218. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ MP4003RN1010 page in verification queue | MP Filtri | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists MP4003RN1010 as an interchange for HF35218. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ P171576 | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P171576 as an interchange for HF35218. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT23001 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT23001 as an interchange for HF35218. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ R164C25B page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists R164C25B as an interchange for HF35218. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ RE150CV1 page in verification queue | STAUFF | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists RE150CV1 as an interchange for HF35218. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SH63332 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH63332 as an interchange for HF35218. 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 HF35218 model number is decoded
- HF35218Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 254 mmOverall height.
- 130 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 64.5 mmLargest end inside diameter.
- 57 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 HF35218 filter element?
The published envelope is 130 mm OD × 254 mm length with a 64.5 mm inside diameter (5.118 × 10.000 in × 2.539 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF35218 use?
This element is rated 57 µm absolute — 57 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 HF35218 filter element?
14 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF35218 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF35218 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 4 catalog element(s) share the 130×254 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.