Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF6178 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6178 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 91.5 × 255 mm OD × length, 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 91.5 × 255 mm
Filtration rating 57 µm abs.
Beta rating 57 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889
Collapse / burst 5 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 | 91.5 mm |
| Length | 255 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 74 L/min |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 5 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6178 |
| 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 | 91.5 mm (3.602 in) |
| Overall length | 255 mm (10.039 in) |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
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↔ 11701447 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 11701447 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 12919 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 12919 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 132839 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 132839 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 14340356 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 14340356 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 143403566 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 143403566 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 14343528 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 14343528 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 32300101 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 32300101 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 42919 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 42919 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 4786319 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 4786319 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 4786819 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 4786819 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 47868195 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 47868195 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ 51461 | WIX Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 51461 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 6617801 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 6617801 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 9083363 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 9083363 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ AZH320 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists AZH320 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ CD1369 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists CD1369 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ D120 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists D120 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H012005001 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H012005001 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H1075X page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H1075X as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H12005001 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H12005001 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0617800 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0617800 as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0617800JX page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0617800JX as an interchange for HF6178. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P551369 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P551369 as an interchange for HF6178. 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 HF6178 model number is decoded
- HF6178Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 255 mmOverall height.
- 91.5 mmLargest outside 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 HF6178 filter element?
The published envelope is 91.5 mm OD × 255 mm length (3.602 × 10.039 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF6178 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 HF6178 filter element?
23 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6178 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6178 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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