WIX Filters · 57xxx · return line
57220 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The 57220 is a WIX Filters return-line hydraulic filter element, built with paper media, sized 94.2 × 151.6 mm OD × length. Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter type | return line |
| Media | Paper |
| Rating basis | nominal |
| Outside diameter OD | 94.2 mm |
| Length | 151.6 mm |
| Thread / connection | 13/16-16 |
| End caps | spin-on baseplate with attached gasket |
| Flow direction | outside-in |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 55.2 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Seal material | Nitrile (NBR) |
| Manufacturer part no. | 57220 |
| Source catalog | WIX Filters (MANN+HUMMEL): WIX Filters online product catalog |
| Last verified | 2026-09-28 |
Sources: WIX Filters (MANN+HUMMEL) — WIX Filters online product catalog — accessed 2026-09-26.
WIX Filters® and all model designations are trademarks of their respective owners, used here for identification only — ElementRef is an independent reference site, not an authorized WIX Filters distributor.
Dimensional drawing
Dimensions & series range
| Outside diameter | 94.2 mm (3.709 in) |
| Overall length | 151.6 mm (5.969 in) |
All 94×152 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↔ HF35150 | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 57220 as an interchange for HF35150. 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.
Full chart: WIX Filters cross reference chart →
How the 57220 model number is decoded
- 57220WIX hydraulic spin-on filter part number.
- 13/16-16Mounting thread: 13/16-16 (spin-on baseplate).
- PaperFilter media: Paper.
Typical equipment & applications
- Mobile and industrial hydraulic return circuits
- Construction and agricultural equipment
- Heavy-duty transmission and torque-converter circuits
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Line type is not interchangeable: return-line cartridges are low-collapse executions that typically tolerate roughly 10–20 bar differential, while pressure-line elements are commonly rated 100–210 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.
- This execution uses nitrile (nbr) seals — verify the compound against the fluid data sheet: standard nitrile (NBR) can fail early in phosphate-ester fluids and at sustained high temperature, where 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 57220 filter element?
What replaces the 57220 filter element?
How do I read the 57220 part number?
Is a same-envelope aftermarket element always a drop-in replacement?
How often should a hydraulic filter element be replaced?
Same-envelope elements from other brands
View full interchange →These 2 catalog element(s) share the 94×152 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.
Other models in the 57xxx series
All 221 →Reviewed & verified by the ElementRef engineering desk against WIX Filters (MANN+HUMMEL) on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.