Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF6389 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6389 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, built with microglass media, sized 82.7 × 208.66 mm OD × length (ID 36.83 mm), rated at 6 µm absolute (6 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 82.7 × 208.66 mm
Inside diameter 36.83 mm
Filtration rating 6 µm abs.
Beta rating 6 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889
Media Microglass
Collapse / burst 10 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 |
| Media | Microglass |
| Filtration rating | 6 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | 6 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 82.7 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 36.83 mm |
| Length | 208.66 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 10 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6389 |
| 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 | 82.7 mm (3.256 in) |
| Inside diameter | 36.83 mm (1.450 in) |
| Overall length | 208.66 mm (8.215 in) |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 11992372 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 11992372 as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 1718623 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1718623 as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 23040988 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 23040988 as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 557407 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 557407 as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 57407 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 57407 as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 5839HF6389 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 5839HF6389 as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 7407 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7407 as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 84407 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 84407 as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ CE0035HT page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists CE0035HT as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ FBU8975 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists FBU8975 as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ FHJ501 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists FHJ501 as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0638900 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0638900 as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF957 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF957 as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ LH5018 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists LH5018 as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ NEOHF6389 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists NEOHF6389 as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P173522 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P173522 as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P176361 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P176361 as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P566461 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P566461 as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P571562 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P571562 as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PPL820086GV page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PPL820086GV as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT8330-MPG | Baldwin Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT8330MPG as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ RP9133 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists RP9133 as an interchange for HF6389. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ VOE11992372 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists VOE11992372 as an interchange for HF6389. 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 HF6389 model number is decoded
- HF6389Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 208.66 mmOverall height.
- 82.7 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 36.83 mmLargest end inside diameter.
- 6 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 HF6389 filter element?
The published envelope is 82.7 mm OD × 208.66 mm length with a 36.83 mm inside diameter (3.256 × 8.215 in × 1.450 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF6389 use?
This element is rated 6 µm absolute — 6 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 HF6389 filter element?
23 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6389 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6389 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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