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HF7043 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF7043 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 45.19 × 113.54 mm OD × length. Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 45.19 × 113.54 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 |
| Outside diameter OD | 45.19 mm |
| Length | 113.54 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF7043 |
| 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 | 45.19 mm (1.779 in) |
| Overall length | 113.54 mm (4.470 in) |
All 45×114 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 1693715M91 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1693715M91 as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 2218KIT page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 2218KIT as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 557120 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 557120 as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ 57120 | WIX Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 57120 as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 7050 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7050 as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 7120 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7120 as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 7513154 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 7513154 as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 76040426 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 76040426 as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 84120 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 84120 as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 91120 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 91120 as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ 925385 | Parker | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 925385 as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 930369 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 930369 as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ CPK4517 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists CPK4517 as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ E3040BU25 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists E3040BU25 as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ E3041BU25 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists E3041BU25 as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H90204020BN page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H90204020BN as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H90204025BN page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H90204025BN as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ HD55/1 | MANN-FILTER | partial | MANN-FILTER's online catalog lists HF7043 (FLEETGUARD/CUMMINS FILTRATION) as a comparison number for HD551. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0704300 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0704300 as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PH043 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PH043 as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ R920H0425A page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists R920H0425A as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ SF9020425UM page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists SF9020425UM as an interchange for HF7043. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ VPJ4517 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists VPJ4517 as an interchange for HF7043. 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 HF7043 model number is decoded
- HF7043Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 113.54 mmOverall height.
- 45.19 mmLargest outside 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 are the dimensions of the HF7043 filter element?
The published envelope is 45.19 mm OD × 113.54 mm length (1.779 × 4.470 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What replaces the HF7043 filter element?
23 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF7043 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF7043 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 14 catalog element(s) share the 45×114 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.