Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF6248 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6248 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 99.5 × 347 mm OD × length (ID 48 mm), rated at 17 µm absolute (17 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 99.5 × 347 mm
Inside diameter 48 mm
Filtration rating 17 µm abs.
Beta rating 17 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889
Collapse / burst 8 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 | 17 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | 17 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 99.5 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 48 mm |
| Length | 347 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 48 L/min |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 8 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6248 |
| 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 | 99.5 mm (3.917 in) |
| Inside diameter | 48 mm (1.890 in) |
| Overall length | 347 mm (13.661 in) |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
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↔ 00601203P page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 00601203P as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 00610203P page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 00610203P as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 063102030F page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 063102030F as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 065102032FL page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 065102032FL as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 1534736 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1534736 as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 48737 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 48737 as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 63102030F page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 63102030F as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 65102032FL page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 65102032FL as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 7001423 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7001423 as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 7002504 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7002504 as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 7211191 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7211191 as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ FF363 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists FF363 as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H1070 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H1070 as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0624800 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0624800 as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0624800JX page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0624800JX as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HY16077 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HY16077 as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ LH8521 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists LH8521 as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P173491 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P173491 as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PM5027 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PM5027 as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PT8993MPG page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT8993MPG as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ RFC1621425GB page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists RFC1621425GB as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SH56298 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH56298 as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ WGH2504 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists WGH2504 as an interchange for HF6248. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ YHL10012 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists YHL10012 as an interchange for HF6248. 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 HF6248 model number is decoded
- HF6248Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 347 mmOverall height.
- 99.5 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 48 mmLargest end inside diameter.
- 17 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 HF6248 filter element?
The published envelope is 99.5 mm OD × 347 mm length with a 48 mm inside diameter (3.917 × 13.661 in × 1.890 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF6248 use?
This element is rated 17 µm absolute — 17 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 HF6248 filter element?
24 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6248 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6248 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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