Overview
The Baldwin PT8400-MPG is a maximum performance glass hydraulic filter element engineered for heavy equipment and mobile hydraulic applications. As a product of Baldwin Filters—a leading brand under Parker’s Engine Mobile Aftermarket Division—this filter element is designed to meet the demanding requirements of JCB equipment and similar industrial hydraulic systems. The PT8400-MPG delivers superior fluid cleanliness and system protection, ensuring reliable operation and extended equipment life.
Key Features
- Maximum performance glass media construction for superior dirt-holding capacity
- 73% higher dirt-holding capacity and 47% lower initial pressure drop compared to traditional filters
- Micron ratings down to 2 micron for efficient contaminant removal
- Optimized pleat support and spacing for maximum effective media area
- Protects against media damage during handling and installation
- OEM-quality replacement for JCB hydraulic systems
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: PT8400-MPG
- Manufacturer: Baldwin Filters (Parker E.M.A.M.)
- Filter Type: Hydraulic Element, Glass Media
- Height: 11 13/16″ (300 mm)
- Weight: 1.0 lbs (460 grams)
- Outside Diameter: 2 27/32″ (72.2 mm)
- Inside Diameter 1: 9/32″ (7.1 mm)
- Inside Diameter 2: 1 25/32″ (45.2 mm)
- Micron Rating: 2 micron
- Application: JCB Equipment Mobile Hydraulics
Typical Applications
The Baldwin PT8400-MPG is engineered for use in hydraulic systems found in:
- JCB backhoes, excavators, and wheel loaders
- Heavy construction and earthmoving equipment
- Mobile hydraulic power units
- Industrial machinery requiring precision fluid cleanliness
- Systems operating at medium to high pressure levels
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- JCB (J.C. Bamford) Equipment hydraulic systems
- Mobile hydraulic power units
- Medium and high-pressure hydraulic applications
- Systems requiring glass media hydraulic elements
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- JCB 581/05601
- JCB 581/06301
Works With
- Coopers HEM6157
- Fleetguard HF7992
- Donaldson P171818
- Luber-Finer LH5840
- FRAM C5342
- Carquest 84700
- Big A Filter 91700







