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HF6096 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6096 is a Fleetguard return-line hydraulic filter element, sized 93.22 × 97.79 mm OD × length, rated at 22 µm class (TWA 22 µm at β=2 per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 93.22 × 97.79 mm
Filtration rating 22 µm nom.
Beta rating TWA 22 µm at β=2 per ISO 16889
Thread 3/4-16 UNF-2B
Line type return
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 | return line |
| Filtration rating | 22 µm |
| Rating basis | nominal |
| Beta ratio | TWA 22 µm at β=2 per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 93.22 mm |
| Length | 97.79 mm |
| Thread / connection | 3/4-16 UNF-2B |
| End caps | spin-on baseplate with attached gasket |
| Flow direction | outside-in |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6096 |
| 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 | 93.22 mm (3.670 in) |
| Overall length | 97.79 mm (3.850 in) |
All 93×98 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
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↔ 102618005 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 102618005 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 102819 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 102819 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 1043369M1 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1043369M1 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 116274 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 116274 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 1220283 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1220283 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 1719859 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1719859 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 1726450 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1726450 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 21009 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 21009 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 233300 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 233300 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 281 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 281 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 395789R2 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 395789R2 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 431054 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 431054 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ 51410 | WIX Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 51410 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 529 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 529 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 5990 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 5990 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 6439109 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 6439109 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 7233014 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7233014 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 810 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 810 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 9233014 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 9233014 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ AH38441 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists AH38441 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ AM38441 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists AM38441 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ BT8486 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists BT8486 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ BT8486 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists HF6096 (FLEETGUARD) as replaced by Baldwin BT8486. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ ET97262 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists ET97262 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ F15S page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists F15S as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H334540 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H334540 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0609600 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0609600 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0609600JX page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0609600JX as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ MF45800A page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists MF45800A as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P779663 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P779663 as an interchange for HF6096. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PH2993 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PH2993 as an interchange for HF6096. 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 HF6096 model number is decoded
- HF6096Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic spin-on filter part number.
- 97.79 mmOverall height.
- 93.22 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 3/4-16 UNF-2BSpin-on mounting thread.
- TWA 22 µm at β=2 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
- A return-line element is not a pressure-line element: return cartridges (BN4HC low-collapse) tolerate roughly 20 bar differential, while BH4HC pressure executions are rated to 210 bar. Installing a low-collapse element in a pressure housing can rupture the media on cold-start spikes.
- This element has no integral bypass — opening pressure is set by the housing’s reusable bypass valve. Confirm the valve setting (commonly 3.4 bar) is present before fitting.
- “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 HF6096 filter element?
The published envelope is 93.22 mm OD × 97.79 mm length (3.670 × 3.850 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF6096 use?
This element is rated 22 µm (nominal class) — TWA 22 µm at β=2 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 HF6096 filter element?
31 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6096 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6096 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 5 catalog element(s) share the 93×98 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.