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HF6871 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6871 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 69 × 175 mm OD × length (ID 34.2 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 69 × 175 mm
Inside diameter 34.2 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 | 69 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 34.2 mm |
| Length | 175 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 240 L/min |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 30 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6871 |
| 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 | 69 mm (2.717 in) |
| Inside diameter | 34.2 mm (1.346 in) |
| Overall length | 175 mm (6.890 in) |
All 69×175 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
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↔ 20240D6VG30HCEP page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 20240D6VG30HCEP as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 240D005BN3HC page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 240D005BN3HC as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 240D005BN4HC page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 240D005BN4HC as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 240D005BNHC page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 240D005BNHC as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 300426 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 300426 as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 308117 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 308117 as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 7631656 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7631656 as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 8580165 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 8580165 as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ BE240P06A page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists BE240P06A as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ DE0242B2C05 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists DE0242B2C05 as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ DHD240G05B page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists DHD240G05B as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ FC7252Q005BS page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists FC7252Q005BS as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ HC2216FCN6H | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC2216FCN6H as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HC2216FDN6H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC2216FDN6H as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ HC2216FKN6H | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC2216FKN6H as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HC2216FUN6H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC2216FUN6H as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ HD725/6 | MANN-FILTER | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HD7256 as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0687100 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0687100 as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HP16DNL86MB page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HP16DNL86MB as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ LH95343 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists LH95343 as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P170607 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P170607 as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PR3144 | Parker | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PR3144 as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ SBF-0240D-Z5B | Schroeder Industries | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SBF0240DZ5B as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ SE-070-G-05-B | STAUFF | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SE070G05B as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ V0242B2C05 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists V0242B2C05 as an interchange for HF6871. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ WGHH24005DB page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists WGHH24005DB as an interchange for HF6871. 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 HF6871 model number is decoded
- HF6871Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 175 mmOverall height.
- 69 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 34.2 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 HF6871 filter element?
The published envelope is 69 mm OD × 175 mm length with a 34.2 mm inside diameter (2.717 × 6.890 in × 1.346 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF6871 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 HF6871 filter element?
26 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6871 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6871 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 56 catalog element(s) share the 69×175 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.
HF29050 HF29135 HF6872 HF6873 0240 D 001 BN4HC 0240 D 003 BH4HC 0240 D 003 BH4HC /-V 0240 D 003 BN/AM 0240 D 003 ECO/N 0240 D 003 ON
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