Overview
The Donaldson P163438 is a hydraulic cartridge filter engineered for dependable contaminant removal in industrial and mobile hydraulic systems. This standard-flow cartridge features cellulose media construction designed to protect critical hydraulic components from particulate contamination.
Key Features
- Cellulose media construction for proven filtration performance
- 40-micron efficiency (Beta 1000) captures fine particles
- 17-micron efficiency (Beta 2) for higher efficiency ratings
- Standard flow direction for straightforward system integration
- Compact cartridge design enables fast, clean cartridge replacement
Technical Specifications
- Outer Diameter: 1.5 inches (59.37 mm)
- Inner Diameter: 1.75 inches (44.4 mm)
- Length: 7.12 inches (180.8 mm)
- Media Type: Cellulose
- Efficiency Beta 1000: 40 microns
- Efficiency Beta 2: 17 microns
- Flow Direction: Standard
- Filter Style: Cartridge
Typical Applications
The Donaldson P163438 cartridge filter is used across industrial sectors including agricultural equipment, construction machinery, and industrial automation systems. Common applications include loader buckets, hydraulic control systems, and general plant equipment requiring standard-flow hydraulic filtration.
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard hydraulic filter housings with 1.75-inch inner diameter
- Agricultural machinery hydraulic systems
- Construction and industrial equipment
- Hydraulic power units with cellulose cartridge compatibility
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Baldwin P194HD, P194HD10
- FRAM C69
- Purolator 631043, 631046, P321, P3293-P3296
- Allis-Chalmers 71004193
- Caterpillar 3I0557, 3I0558
- Fleetguard LF762
Works With
- Cellulose media filter housings
- Standard ISO hydraulic filter configurations
- Pressure ratings up to standard industrial operating ranges
- Common hydraulic system manufacturers: Case IH, Caterpillar, John Deere equivalent housings
















