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HF6572 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6572 is a Fleetguard return-line hydraulic filter element, sized 97.89 × 153.67 mm OD × length, rated at 6 µm class (TWA 6 µm at β=2 per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 97.89 × 153.67 mm
Filtration rating 6 µm nom.
Beta rating TWA 6 µm at β=2 per ISO 16889
Thread 1.00 3/8-12 UNF-2B
Line type return
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 | return line |
| Filtration rating | 6 µm |
| Rating basis | nominal |
| Beta ratio | TWA 6 µm at β=2 per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 97.89 mm |
| Length | 153.67 mm |
| Thread / connection | 1.00 3/8-12 UNF-2B |
| End caps | spin-on baseplate with attached gasket |
| Flow direction | outside-in |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6572 |
| 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 | 97.89 mm (3.854 in) |
| Overall length | 153.67 mm (6.050 in) |
All 98×154 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
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↔ 13170210 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 13170210 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 1612579 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1612579 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 1617579 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1617579 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 300359 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 300359 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 3300359 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 3300359 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 36397 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 36397 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 3I0550 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 3I0550 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 3I0567 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 3I0567 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 4232923M1 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 4232923M1 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 5006793 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 5006793 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 544379 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 544379 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 578464 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 578464 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 5784640 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 5784640 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 59877779 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 59877779 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 67581001 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 67581001 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 73831130 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 73831130 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 759902 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 759902 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 76863 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 76863 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 8301500 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 8301500 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 921183023 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 921183023 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 92451 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 92451 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 944018Q page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 944018Q as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 9700810 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 9700810 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ BT8846 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists BT8846 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ CPJ4515 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists CPJ4515 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ F023753 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists F023753 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HC121 page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC121 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HC57020 page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC57020 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0657200 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0657200 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ LFH4975 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists LFH4975 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ M759902 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists M759902 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ P163542 | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P163542 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P163988 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P163988 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P6877 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P6877 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P763694 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P763694 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PF2176 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PF2176 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ VPJ4515 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists VPJ4515 as an interchange for HF6572. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ WH9451 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists WH9451 as an interchange for HF6572. 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 HF6572 model number is decoded
- HF6572Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic spin-on filter part number.
- 153.67 mmOverall height.
- 97.89 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 1.00 3/8-12 UNF-2BSpin-on mounting thread.
- TWA 6 µm at β=2 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
- A return-line element is not a pressure-line element: return cartridges (BN4HC low-collapse) tolerate roughly 20 bar differential, while BH4HC pressure executions are rated to 210 bar. Installing a low-collapse element in a pressure housing can rupture the media on cold-start spikes.
- This element has no integral bypass — opening pressure is set by the housing’s reusable bypass valve. Confirm the valve setting (commonly 3.4 bar) is present before fitting.
- “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 HF6572 filter element?
The published envelope is 97.89 mm OD × 153.67 mm length (3.854 × 6.050 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF6572 use?
This element is rated 6 µm (nominal class) — TWA 6 µm at β=2 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 HF6572 filter element?
38 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6572 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6572 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.
Same-envelope elements from other brands
View full interchange →These 10 catalog element(s) share the 98×154 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.
Other models in the HF Hydraulic series
All 2621 →Reviewed & verified by the ElementRef engineering desk against Cummins Filtration / Fleetguard on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.