Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF6186 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6186 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 68 × 150 mm OD × length (ID 26 mm), rated at 28 µm absolute (28 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 68 × 150 mm
Inside diameter 26 mm
Filtration rating 28 µm abs.
Beta rating 28 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 | 28 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | 28 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 68 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 26 mm |
| Length | 150 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 10.8 L/min |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 5 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6186 |
| 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 | 68 mm (2.677 in) |
| Inside diameter | 26 mm (1.024 in) |
| Overall length | 150 mm (5.906 in) |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 7701015558 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7701015558 as an interchange for HF6186. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ AC3276 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists AC3276 as an interchange for HF6186. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ AS279HT page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists AS279HT as an interchange for HF6186. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ B604 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists B604 as an interchange for HF6186. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ C4658 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists C4658 as an interchange for HF6186. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ CPK1535 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists CPK1535 as an interchange for HF6186. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ FH658 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists FH658 as an interchange for HF6186. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ GE1036 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists GE1036 as an interchange for HF6186. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H4060 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H4060 as an interchange for HF6186. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0618600 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0618600 as an interchange for HF6186. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0618600JX page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0618600JX as an interchange for HF6186. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HX4 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HX4 as an interchange for HF6186. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ L500 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists L500 as an interchange for HF6186. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ LH8533 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists LH8533 as an interchange for HF6186. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P173211 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P173211 as an interchange for HF6186. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT9329 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT9329 as an interchange for HF6186. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT9329 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists HF6186 (FLEETGUARD) as replaced by Baldwin PT9329. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SH56236 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH56236 as an interchange for HF6186. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ VPK1535 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists VPK1535 as an interchange for HF6186. 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 HF6186 model number is decoded
- HF6186Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 150 mmOverall height.
- 68 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 26 mmLargest end inside diameter.
- 28 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 HF6186 filter element?
The published envelope is 68 mm OD × 150 mm length with a 26 mm inside diameter (2.677 × 5.906 in × 1.024 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF6186 use?
This element is rated 28 µm absolute — 28 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 HF6186 filter element?
19 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6186 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6186 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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