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HF6873 filter element: specifications & equivalents

Q: What are the dimensions of the HF6873 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.

Q: What micron rating does HF6873 use?

This element is rated 17 µm absolute — 17 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.

The HF6873 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 69 × 175 mm OD × length (ID 34.2 mm), rated at 17 µm absolute (17 µm at β75(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 17 µm abs.

Beta rating 17 µm at β75(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	17 µm
Rating basis	absolute
Beta ratio	17 µm at β75(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.	HF6873
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
↔ 0240D020BN3HC page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 0240D020BN3HC as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 0240D020BN4HC page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 0240D020BN4HC as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 0240D020BNHC page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 0240D020BNHC as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 10037622 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 10037622 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 1010037622 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1010037622 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 1260883 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1260883 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 1260885 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1260885 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 20240D20VG30HCEP page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 20240D20VG30HCEP as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 2055757 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 2055757 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 2059757 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 2059757 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 240D020BN3HC page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 240D020BN3HC as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 240D020BN3HCV page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 240D020BN3HCV as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 240D020BN4HC page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 240D020BN4HC as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 240D020BNHC page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 240D020BNHC as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 240D020BNHC2 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 240D020BNHC2 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 240D020N page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 240D020N as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 240D020ON page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 240D020ON as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 240EAM202F1 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 240EAM202F1 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 240EAM202N1 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 240EAM202N1 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 240EAM252N1 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 240EAM252N1 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 24D020BN3HCV page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 24D020BN3HCV as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 300425 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 300425 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 30709 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 30709 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 308115 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 308115 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 400HL240H20LLLA page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 400HL240H20LLLA as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 50076 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 50076 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 5106634 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 5106634 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 510663414 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 510663414 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 5106648 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 5106648 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 510664808 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 510664808 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 57884	WIX Filters	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 57884 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 62000285 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 62000285 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 734597 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 734597 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 7364597 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7364597 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 736459703 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 736459703 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 7364597C page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7364597C as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 7620928 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7620928 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 76392673 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 76392673 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 7884 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7884 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 7889512 page in verification queue	UFI	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7889512 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 890022SM16NBR page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 890022SM16NBR as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 912019600 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 912019600 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 9240LAH20SLA000P page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 9240LAH20SLA000P as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 9240LAH20XLA000M page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 9240LAH20XLA000M as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 9240LAH20XLA000P page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 9240LAH20XLA000P as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 94238 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists 94238 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ AFKOVL26020 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists AFKOVL26020 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ BE240P25A page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists BE240P25A as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ BE240P25AV page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists BE240P25AV as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ DE0242B2C20 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists DE0242B2C20 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ DE0242V2C20 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists DE0242V2C20 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ DHD240G20B page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists DHD240G20B as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ DT0240D25UM page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists DT0240D25UM as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ E400HL240H20LLLA page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists E400HL240H20LLLA as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ FC7252F025BS page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists FC7252F025BS as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ FC7252Q020BS page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists FC7252Q020BS as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ FFKPVL1725225ABS page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists FFKPVL1725225ABS as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ G03146 page in verification queue	Parker	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists G03146 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ H240D20N page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists H240D20N as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HC2216FCT6H	Pall	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC2216FCT6H as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HC2216FDT6H page in verification queue	Pall	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC2216FDT6H as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HC2216FKT6H	Pall	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC2216FKT6H as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HC2216FKT6Z page in verification queue	Pall	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC2216FKT6Z as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HC2216FUT6H page in verification queue	Pall	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists HC2216FUT6H as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HD725/2	MANN-FILTER	partial	MANN-FILTER's online catalog lists HF6873 (FLEETGUARD/CUMMINS FILTRATION) as a comparison number for HD7252. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HD725/2	MANN-FILTER	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists HD7252 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HF0687300 page in verification queue	Fleetguard	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0687300 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HHC30099 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists HHC30099 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HP16DNL825MB page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists HP16DNL825MB as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HP16DNL825MV page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists HP16DNL825MV as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ MF0060204 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists MF0060204 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ MP9507 page in verification queue	MP Filtri	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists MP9507 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P177002 page in verification queue	Donaldson	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists P177002 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P566673 page in verification queue	Donaldson	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists P566673 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ PR3146	Parker	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists PR3146 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ PR3146Q page in verification queue	Parker	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists PR3146Q as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ PT23129-MPG	Baldwin Filters	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT23129MPG as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ PT9491-MPG	Baldwin Filters	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT9491MPG as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ R240HBH20A page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists R240HBH20A as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ R240HBH20H page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists R240HBH20H as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ SBF0240DS15B page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists SBF0240DS15B as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ SBF-0240D-Z25B	Schroeder Industries	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists SBF0240DZ25B as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ SBF-0240D-Z25V	Schroeder Industries	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists SBF0240DZ25V as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ SE-070-G-20-B	STAUFF	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists SE070G20B as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ SE070G20V page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists SE070G20V as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ SF160DN1425UM page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists SF160DN1425UM as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ SF160DN725UM page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists SF160DN725UM as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ SF160DN725UMV page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists SF160DN725UMV as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ SH75038 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists SH75038 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ TT16825B page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists TT16825B as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ TT16825V page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists TT16825V as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ V0242B2C20 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists V0242B2C20 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ V3RB2C20 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists V3RB2C20 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ V3RV2C20 page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists V3RV2C20 as an interchange for HF6873. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ WGHH24020DB page in verification queue	Aftermarket	partial	Fleetguard's online catalog lists WGHH24020DB as an interchange for HF6873. 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 HF6873 model number is decoded

HF6873Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
175 mmOverall height.
69 mmLargest outside diameter.
34.2 mmLargest end inside diameter.
17 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 HF6873 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 HF6873 use?

This element is rated 17 µm absolute — 17 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 HF6873 filter element?

95 partial match(es) requiring parameter review

How do I read the HF6873 part number?

See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6873 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 Fleetguard HF29135 Fleetguard · 200 µm HF6871 Fleetguard · 6 µm HF6872 Fleetguard · 10 µm 0240 D 001 BN4HC HYDAC · 1 µm 0240 D 003 BH4HC HYDAC · 3 µm 0240 D 003 BH4HC /-V HYDAC · 3 µm 0240 D 003 BN/AM HYDAC · 3 µm 0240 D 003 ECO/N HYDAC · 3 µm 0240 D 003 ON HYDAC · 3 µm

Other models in the HF Hydraulic series

All 2621 →

HF28084 HF28086 HF28088 HF28201 HF28202 97×247 mm HF28652 HF28658 95×193 mm HF28660 HF28662 HF28667

Reviewed & verified by the ElementRef engineering desk against Cummins Filtration / Fleetguard on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.