Baldwin Filters PT8955-MPG Hydraulic Filter Element 4-17/32" L

Baldwin PT8955-MPG hydraulic cartridge

This Baldwin Filters PT8955-MPG is a cartridge-style hydraulic filter element designed for Roadtec equipment. It uses wire-mesh-supported maximum-performance glass media and includes an O-ring for sealing. The unit has no thread, fitting directly into compatible housings. It suits maintenance teams that service Roadtec machines and need a direct-replacement element.

Upgrading from standard cellulose cartridges

The glass media traps finer particles than conventional cellulose elements, extending fluid life and protecting pumps and valves. The jump is worth it when operating in high-contamination environments or when longer service intervals are required. Existing housings accept the element without modification. Buyers who need a spin-on canister or a different mounting style cannot use this cartridge.

Limits of cartridge-style hydraulic filtration

Cartridge elements require a dedicated housing and cannot be installed on engines or systems that only accept spin-on filters. The fixed 4-17/32 in height and 2-23/32 in outside diameter limit use to housings machined for those dimensions. Flow capacity is constrained by the element surface area and the housing bypass setting. Systems needing higher flow rates or finer micron ratings than this media provides will need a larger or differently rated element.