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HF35487 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF35487 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 116 × 372 mm OD × length (ID 56 mm), rated at 20 µm absolute (20 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 116 × 372 mm
Inside diameter 56 mm
Filtration rating 20 µm abs.
Beta rating 20 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889
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 | 20 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | 20 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 116 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 56 mm |
| Length | 372 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF35487 |
| 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 | 116 mm (4.567 in) |
| Inside diameter | 56 mm (2.205 in) |
| Overall length | 372 mm (14.646 in) |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 10036922 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 10036922 as an interchange for HF35487. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 7001636 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7001636 as an interchange for HF35487. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ B66117252E page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists B66117252E as an interchange for HF35487. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ B66117252EL page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists B66117252EL as an interchange for HF35487. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H1266 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H1266 as an interchange for HF35487. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P550957 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P550957 as an interchange for HF35487. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT9171 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT9171 as an interchange for HF35487. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SH62266 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH62266 as an interchange for HF35487. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ W01AG196 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists W01AG196 as an interchange for HF35487. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ WGH9128 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists WGH9128 as an interchange for HF35487. 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 HF35487 model number is decoded
- HF35487Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 372 mmOverall height.
- 116 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 56 mmLargest end inside diameter.
- 20 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 HF35487 filter element?
The published envelope is 116 mm OD × 372 mm length with a 56 mm inside diameter (4.567 × 14.646 in × 2.205 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF35487 use?
This element is rated 20 µm absolute — 20 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 HF35487 filter element?
10 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF35487 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF35487 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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