Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · return line

HF7608 filter element: specifications & equivalents

The HF7608 is a Fleetguard return-line hydraulic filter element, sized 93.12 × 148.18 mm OD × length, rated at 4 µm class (TWA 4 µm at β=2; 15.8 µm at β75(c); 18.7 µm at β200(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.

Envelope OD × L 93.12 × 148.18 mm
Filtration rating 4 µm nom.
Beta rating TWA 4 µm at β=2; 15.8 µm at β75(c); 18.7 µm at β200(c) per ISO 16889
Thread 1-12 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

ParameterValue
Filter type return line
Filtration rating 4 µm
Rating basis nominal
Beta ratio TWA 4 µm at β=2; 15.8 µm at β75(c); 18.7 µm at β200(c) per ISO 16889
Outside diameter OD 93.12 mm
Length 148.18 mm
Thread / connection 1-12 UNF-2B
End caps spin-on baseplate with attached gasket
Flow direction outside-in
Integral bypass valve none (housing/valve-dependent)
Manufacturer part no. HF7608
Source catalog Cummins Filtration / Fleetguard: Fleetguard online product catalog (fleetguard.com)
Last verified2026-09-28

Sources: Cummins Filtration / Fleetguard — Fleetguard online product catalog (fleetguard.com) — accessed 2026-09-28.

Fleetguard® and all model designations are trademarks of their respective owners, used here for identification only — ElementRef is an independent reference site, not an authorized Fleetguard distributor.

Dimensions & series range

Outside diameter93.12 mm (3.666 in)
Overall length148.18 mm (5.834 in)

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Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
↔ 1044167
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 1044167 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 1228372
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 1228372 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 1551
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 1551 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 16823
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 16823 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 17032346
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 17032346 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 180595
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 180595 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 1A9021
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 1A9021 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 1A9160
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 1A9160 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 1A9162
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 1A9162 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 201021C1
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 201021C1 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 201729
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 201729 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 2120158
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 2120158 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 217307
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 217307 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 222219
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 222219 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 25050901
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 25050901 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 277
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 277 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 2854
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 2854 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 2L06056
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 2L06056 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 3014059
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 3014059 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 43919976
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 43919976 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 44773
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 44773 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 451
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 451 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 493309
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 493309 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 5025
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 5025 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 502903501
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 502903501 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 51551WIX FilterspartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 51551 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 52050901
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 52050901 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 540110
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 540110 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 55010
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 55010 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 57252WIX FilterspartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 57252 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 596606C1
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 596606C1 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 6005019553
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 6005019553 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 6515541
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 6515541 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 665934
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 665934 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 71052
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 71052 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 71321111
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 71321111 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 7252
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 7252 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 72532042
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 72532042 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 737AD2
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 737AD2 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 7514
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 7514 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 801079
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 801079 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 8066000
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 8066000 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 829528C1
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 829528C1 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 84252
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 84252 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 85551
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 85551 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 863010
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 863010 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 86546624
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 86546624 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 900390010
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 900390010 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 92551
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 92551 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ 92821017
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UFIpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists 92821017 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ A665934
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists A665934 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ ABPN10GHF6056
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists ABPN10GHF6056 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ AE33293
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists AE33293 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ AP3232
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists AP3232 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ APH3232A
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists APH3232A as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ BF110
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists BF110 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ BL06056
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists BL06056 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ CL994579
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists CL994579 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ CSG50P10AN
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists CSG50P10AN as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ CW1551MP
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists CW1551MP as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ CW1551P
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists CW1551P as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ DP75210
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists DP75210 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ DP75230
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists DP75230 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ ESF11NCD
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists ESF11NCD as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ FA736
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists FA736 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ FH10
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists FH10 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ GG17032346
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists GG17032346 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ H217307
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists H217307 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ H32010
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists H32010 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ H4104001
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists H4104001 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ H4104004
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists H4104004 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HC6
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PallpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists HC6 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HF0760800
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FleetguardpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists HF0760800 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HF0760800JX
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FleetguardpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists HF0760800JX as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ HF731
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FleetguardpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists HF731 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ L318
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists L318 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ LFP51
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists LFP51 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ LK3232
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists LK3232 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ MC201021C1
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists MC201021C1 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P1653
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DonaldsonpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists P1653 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P16534AGL
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DonaldsonpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists P16534AGL as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P16534AGR
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DonaldsonpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists P16534AGR as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P1653A
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DonaldsonpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists P1653A as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P1653V15A
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DonaldsonpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists P1653V15A as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P1654V51A
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DonaldsonpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists P1654V51A as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P1654V52A
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DonaldsonpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists P1654V52A as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P1654V53A
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DonaldsonpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists P1654V53A as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P1654V54A
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DonaldsonpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists P1654V54A as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P3509
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DonaldsonpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists P3509 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P551195
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DonaldsonpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists P551195 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P731
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DonaldsonpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists P731 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ P779656
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DonaldsonpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists P779656 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ PER20
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists PER20 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ PL451
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists PL451 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ PS26056
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists PS26056 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ PSH26056
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists PSH26056 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ QH49
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists QH49 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ QS1653
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists QS1653 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ RSE3010N
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists RSE3010N as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ S28
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists S28 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ S62427
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists S62427 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ SH56106
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists SH56106 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ SLE210
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists SLE210 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ ST6056
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists ST6056 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ SW2854
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists SW2854 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ UCUS150010
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists UCUS150010 as an interchange for HF7608. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting.
↔ WL10071
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AftermarketpartialFleetguard's online catalog lists WL10071 as an interchange for HF7608. 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 HF7608 model number is decoded

  • HF7608Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic spin-on filter part number.
  • 148.18 mmOverall height.
  • 93.12 mmLargest outside diameter.
  • 1-12 UNF-2BSpin-on mounting thread.
  • TWA 4 µm at β=2; 15.8 µm at β75(c); 18.7 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

  • 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).
  • Fine 4 µm media loads faster and runs at a higher cold Δp than coarser grades — only downgrade cleanliness targets if the system ISO 4406 code allows it.
  • 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 HF7608 filter element?
The published envelope is 93.12 mm OD × 148.18 mm length (3.666 × 5.834 in). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF7608 use?
This element is rated 4 µm (nominal class) — TWA 4 µm at β=2; 15.8 µm at β75(c); 18.7 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 HF7608 filter element?
107 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF7608 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF7608 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

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These 26 catalog element(s) share the 93×148 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.

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