Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF6857 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6857 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 143 × 483 mm OD × length (ID 96.1 mm), rated at 6 µm absolute (6 µm at β75(c); 8 µm at β200(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 143 × 483 mm
Inside diameter 96.1 mm
Filtration rating 6 µm abs.
Beta rating 6 µm at β75(c); 8 µm at β200(c) per ISO 16889
Collapse / burst 30 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 | 6 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | 6 µm at β75(c); 8 µm at β200(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 143 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 96.1 mm |
| Length | 483 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 1300 L/min |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 30 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6857 |
| 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 | 143 mm (5.630 in) |
| Inside diameter | 96.1 mm (3.783 in) |
| Overall length | 483 mm (19.016 in) |
All 143×483 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 1300R005BN3HC page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1300R005BN3HC as an interchange for HF6857. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 21300R6VG30HCSP page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 21300R6VG30HCSP as an interchange for HF6857. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 30TR1300H6LLLA page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 30TR1300H6LLLA as an interchange for HF6857. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 310558 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 310558 as an interchange for HF6857. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 7628389 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7628389 as an interchange for HF6857. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HC2295FKN18H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC2295FKN18H as an interchange for HF6857. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0685700 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0685700 as an interchange for HF6857. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ RE-300-G-05-B | STAUFF | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists RE300G05B as an interchange for HF6857. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ RHR1300G05B page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists RHR1300G05B as an interchange for HF6857. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ SBF-1300R-Z5B | Schroeder Industries | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SBF1300RZ5B as an interchange for HF6857. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ WGHH13005RB page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists WGHH13005RB as an interchange for HF6857. 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 HF6857 model number is decoded
- HF6857Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 483 mmOverall height.
- 143 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 96.1 mmLargest end inside diameter.
- 6 µm at β75(c); 8 µm at β200(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 HF6857 filter element?
The published envelope is 143 mm OD × 483 mm length with a 96.1 mm inside diameter (5.630 × 19.016 in × 3.783 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF6857 use?
This element is rated 6 µm absolute — 6 µm at β75(c); 8 µm at β200(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 HF6857 filter element?
11 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6857 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6857 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 97 catalog element(s) share the 143×483 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.
HF6855 HF6856 HD10158 HD10158/2 HD10158/4 RE-300-G-03-B RE-300-G-03-B-B1.0 RE-300-G-03-B-B-50-B-402431 RE-300-G-03-B-B6.0 RE-300-G-03-B-NB
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