WIX Filters · 57xxx · return line
57861 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The 57861 is a WIX Filters return-line hydraulic filter element, built with glass media, sized 45 × 209 mm OD × length (ID 25 mm), rated at 25 µm class. Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 45 × 209 mm
Inside diameter 25 mm
Filtration rating 25 µm nom.
Media Glass
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.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter type | return line |
| Media | Glass |
| Filtration rating | 25 µm |
| Rating basis | nominal |
| Outside diameter OD | 45 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 25 mm |
| Length | 209 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element (no baseplate) |
| Flow direction | outside-in |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Seal material | Nitrile (NBR) |
| Manufacturer part no. | 57861 |
| 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.
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Dimensional drawing
Dimensions & series range
| Outside diameter | 45 mm (1.772 in) |
| Inside diameter | 25 mm (0.984 in) |
| Overall length | 209 mm (8.228 in) |
All 45×209 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↔ D112G25AV | Filtrec | partial | Filtrec's official Cross Navigator maps WIX 57861 to FILTREC D112G25AV as a direct replacement, publishing the FILTREC element's OD/ID/height envelope and media grade. Rated micron differs (25 vs 22 µm) — verify efficiency class and collapse/seal for the housing before substituting. |
| ↔ H9048 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists 57861 (WIX) as replaced by Baldwin H9048. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ HD514/2 | MANN-FILTER | partial | MANN-FILTER's online catalog lists 57861 (WIX) as a comparison number for HD5142. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ HF30728 | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 57861 as an interchange for HF30728. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ V3041B2C20 | Eaton / Internormen | partial | Eaton's filtration cross-reference lists 57861 (Wix) as an interchange for V3041B2C20. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, delta-P 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 57861 model number is decoded
- 57861WIX hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 45 mm OD / 25 mm IDCartridge envelope (outside/inside diameter); no mounting thread.
- GlassFilter media: Glass.
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.
- “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.
- 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 57861 filter element?
The published envelope is 45 mm OD × 209 mm length with a 25 mm inside diameter (1.772 × 8.228 in × 0.984 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does 57861 use?
This element is rated 25 µm (nominal class). Always compare Beta ratings at the same test point: two brands may print different micron numbers for the same physical grade.
What replaces the 57861 filter element?
5 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the 57861 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of 57861 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 filter 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 32 catalog element(s) share the 45×209 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.
05.9020.12.200.10.E.P.8 05.9020.25VG.10.E.P.8 05.9020.3VG.10.E.P.8 D112C10A D112C10AV D112C25A D112C25AV D112G01A D112G01AV D112G01AV/ESD
Other models in the 57xxx series
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