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HF6160 filter element: specifications & equivalents

Q: What are the dimensions of the HF6160 filter element?

The published envelope is 96.41 mm OD × 130.23 mm length (3.796 × 5.127 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.

Q: What micron rating does HF6160 use?

This element is rated 45 µm absolute — 45 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.

The HF6160 is a Fleetguard return-line hydraulic filter element, sized 96.41 × 130.23 mm OD × length, rated at 45 µm absolute (45 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

Envelope OD × L 96.41 × 130.23 mm

Filtration rating 45 µm abs.

Beta rating 45 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889

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	45 µm
Rating basis	absolute
Beta ratio	45 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889
Outside diameter OD	96.41 mm
Length	130.23 mm
End caps	spin-on baseplate with attached gasket
Flow direction	outside-in
Integral bypass valve	none (housing/valve-dependent)
Manufacturer part no.	HF6160
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	96.41 mm (3.796 in)
Overall length	130.23 mm (5.127 in)

All 96×130 mm interchange elements →

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent model	Brand	Match level	Note
↔ 10924 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 10924 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 10R59 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 10R59 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 11439 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 11439 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 1422 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1422 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 2017789 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 2017789 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 20177895 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 20177895 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 2017858 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 2017858 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 2023 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 2023 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 207300253 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 207300253 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 28007 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 28007 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 291000 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 291000 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 3I0675 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 3I0675 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 4512171110 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 4512171110 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 4512175110 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 4512175110 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 4512175125 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 4512175125 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 4512175140 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 4512175140 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 4512177110 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 4512177110 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 4512177120 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 4512177120 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 452177110 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 452177110 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 4552177110 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 4552177110 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 513303801 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 513303801 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 51422	WIX Filters	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 51422 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 515303801 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 515303801 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 621000 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 621000 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 621005 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 621005 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 6439366 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 6439366 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 6439465 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 6439465 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 6439466 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 6439466 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 72017789 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 72017789 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 72017858 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 72017858 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 85422 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 85422 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 85650 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 85650 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 92422 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 92422 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 972415 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 972415 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ BC1096 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists BC1096 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ BC109610 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists BC109610 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ BT282 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists BT282 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ BT28210 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists BT28210 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ BT8449	Baldwin Filters	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists BT8449 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ BT8449	Baldwin Filters	partial	Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists HF6160 (FLEETGUARD) as replaced by Baldwin BT8449. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ BT844910 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists BT844910 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ D59062 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists D59062 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ F501 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists F501 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ F50125 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists F50125 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ FH40 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists FH40 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ H30135 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists H30135 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ H390610M24 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists H390610M24 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ H390625M24 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists H390625M24 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ H390625M26 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists H390625M26 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HF0616000 page in verification queue	Fleetguard	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0616000 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HF0616000JX page in verification queue	Fleetguard	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0616000JX as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HF790 page in verification queue	Fleetguard	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF790 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HF976 page in verification queue	Fleetguard	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF976 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ L146 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists L146 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ LFH4944 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists LFH4944 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ LFP89 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists LFP89 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ M2425 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists M2425 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ M32981110 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists M32981110 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ M37547120 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists M37547120 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ M4123 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists M4123 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P163067 page in verification queue	Donaldson	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists P163067 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P165243 page in verification queue	Donaldson	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists P165243 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P168670 page in verification queue	Donaldson	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists P168670 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P3415 page in verification queue	Donaldson	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists P3415 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P7528 page in verification queue	Donaldson	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists P7528 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P7564 page in verification queue	Donaldson	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists P7564 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P779623 page in verification queue	Donaldson	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists P779623 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P790 page in verification queue	Donaldson	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists P790 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ PER135H page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists PER135H as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ PF854 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists PF854 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ SH56210 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH56210 as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ WD10017X	MANN-FILTER	partial	MANN-FILTER's online catalog lists HF6160 (FLEETGUARD/CUMMINS FILTRATION) as a comparison number for WD10017X. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ WD10017X	MANN-FILTER	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists WD10017X as an interchange for HF6160. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ WGH6160 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists WGH6160 as an interchange for HF6160. 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 HF6160 model number is decoded

HF6160Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic spin-on filter part number.
130.23 mmOverall height.
96.41 mmLargest outside diameter.
45 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

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 HF6160 filter element?

The published envelope is 96.41 mm OD × 130.23 mm length (3.796 × 5.127 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.

What micron rating does HF6160 use?

This element is rated 45 µm absolute — 45 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 HF6160 filter element?

74 partial match(es) requiring parameter review

How do I read the HF6160 part number?

See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6160 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 2 catalog element(s) share the 96×130 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.

51422 WIX Filters · 6 µm 51650 WIX Filters · 19 µm

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Reviewed & verified by the ElementRef engineering desk against Cummins Filtration / Fleetguard on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.