Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF6090 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6090 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 64.01 × 143.51 mm OD × length, rated at 12 µm absolute (12 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 64.01 × 143.51 mm
Filtration rating 12 µm abs.
Beta rating 12 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 | 12 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | 12 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 64.01 mm |
| Length | 143.51 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6090 |
| 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 | 64.01 mm (2.520 in) |
| Overall length | 143.51 mm (5.650 in) |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 1016015170 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1016015170 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 1016015171 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1016015171 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 1534 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1534 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 25011499 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 25011499 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 25011500 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 25011500 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 51534 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 51534 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 551534 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 551534 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 706301017 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 706301017 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 85534 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 85534 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 92534 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 92534 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ AMH6356 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists AMH6356 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ AS237H page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists AS237H as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ CE1237 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists CE1237 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ DHE86 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists DHE86 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0609000 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0609000 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF795 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF795 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ KO1519 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists KO1519 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ L217 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists L217 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ LFH4211 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists LFH4211 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P550085 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P550085 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P779566 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P779566 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P795 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P795 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PF990 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PF990 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT396 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT396 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT396 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists HF6090 (FLEETGUARD) as replaced by Baldwin PT396. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ RP935 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists RP935 as an interchange for HF6090. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SH56140 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH56140 as an interchange for HF6090. 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 HF6090 model number is decoded
- HF6090Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 143.51 mmOverall height.
- 64.01 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 12 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 HF6090 filter element?
The published envelope is 64.01 mm OD × 143.51 mm length (2.520 × 5.650 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF6090 use?
This element is rated 12 µm absolute — 12 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 HF6090 filter element?
27 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6090 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6090 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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