Schroeder Industries · BestFit Interchange · inline line
M3 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The M3 is a Schroeder Industries inline-line hydraulic filter element. Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Line type inline
Partially verified. Fit and grade trace to an official interchange document;
dimensional values are compiled from 0 aftermarket listing(s)
and must be confirmed against the manufacturer housing drawing. Confidence score 0.80.
Schroeder’s cross-reference tool lists this BestFit element against competitor part numbers but publishes no dimensions, micron rating, collapse pressure or seal data on the tool page. Verify every specification against the current Schroeder data sheet before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter type | inline line |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | M3 |
| Source catalog | Schroeder Industries: Schroeder Industries online Cross-Reference tool (schroederindustries.com) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-30 |
Sources: Schroeder Industries — Schroeder Industries online Cross-Reference tool (schroederindustries.com) — accessed 2026-09-30.
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Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 160164 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (MOOG); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ 2058114 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (HYDAC); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ 575942 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (VICKERS); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ 737337 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (VICKERS); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ 737724 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (VICKERS); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ 737817 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (VICKERS); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ 757994 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (VICKERS); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ 926971 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PARKER); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ 941190 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PARKER); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ 941190Q page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PARKER); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ CSG100P10A page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (MP FILTRI); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ DLU1470 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (NORMAN); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ F4E050BCB page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PTI); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ F4E050GCB page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PTI); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ FPE503N page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (FPC); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ HC7500FDK4H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PALL); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ HC7500SKK4H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PALL); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ HC7500SUK4H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PALL); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ HC9500SUK4H page in verification queue | Pall | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PALL); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ HYU1655 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (NORMAN); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ K23020 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (GRESEN); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ MF0270129 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (MAIN FILTER INC); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ MFE160032 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (HYDAC); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ MFE16003BN2 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (HYCON); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ MP65564 page in verification queue | MP Filtri | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (MP FILTRI); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ OFRS60X3M page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (VICKERS); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ P158665 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (DONALDSON); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ P550203 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (DONALDSON); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
| ↔ P550388 | Donaldson | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (DONALDSON); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ PTU1655 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (NORMAN); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ R750H0806A page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (FAIREY ARLON); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ RSE503 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PTI); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ RSE503N page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (PTI); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ SCU1049 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (NORMAN); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ SE3 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (ZINGA); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ ST6700 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (SEPARATION TECHNOLOGIES); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ V0211B2C05 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (VICKERS); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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↔ V0211B2V05 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Schroeder online cross-reference (VICKERS); envelope match — verify grade and seals. |
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 M3 model number is decoded
- M3Schroeder BestFit replacement element part number per the Schroeder online cross-reference tool.
Typical equipment & applications
- Replacement hydraulic/lube filter element per the Schroeder online cross-reference (BestFit interchange).
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 replaces the M3 filter element?
38 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the M3 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of M3 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.
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