Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF6482 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6482 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element. Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Inside diameter 117.09 mm
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 |
| Inside diameter ID | 117.09 mm |
| Length | 138.94 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6482 |
| 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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Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 1207 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1207 as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 3I0669 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 3I0669 as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ 51207 | WIX Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 51207 as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 551207 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 551207 as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 85207 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 85207 as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 92207 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 92207 as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ BT8318MPG page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists BT8318MPG as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ C6970 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists C6970 as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ FH070 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists FH070 as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H12016 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H12016 as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H45030 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H45030 as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0648200 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0648200 as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF889 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF889 as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P164035 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P164035 as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P165231 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P165231 as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PF15820 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PF15820 as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PT508 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT508 as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PT508MPG page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT508MPG as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PT8318MPG page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT8318MPG as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ RE11889 page in verification queue | STAUFF | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists RE11889 as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ RE15472 page in verification queue | STAUFF | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists RE15472 as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SH56532 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH56532 as an interchange for HF6482. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ WGH6482 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists WGH6482 as an interchange for HF6482. 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 HF6482 model number is decoded
- HF6482Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 138.94 mmOverall height.
- 117.09 mmLargest end inside diameter.
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 replaces the HF6482 filter element?
23 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6482 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6482 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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