WIX Filters 51197 Industrial Hydraulic Filter

Description:

The WIX 51197 Hydraulic Filter is a cartridge-style hydraulic and transmission filter designed for full-flow filtration in heavy-duty hydraulic systems and industrial equipment. Commonly installed in Caterpillar construction equipment, Komatsu machinery, Timber jack forestry equipment, and industrial hydraulic systems requiring metal canister cartridge filtration. Maintenance teams, hydraulic technicians, and fleet service facilities use this filter for preventive maintenance, hydraulic fluid contaminant removal, and long-term hydraulic system protection. 

Applications:

The WIX 51197 hydraulic filter is widely used in heavy-duty industrial and mobile hydraulic environments requiring dependable contaminant filtration under high-pressure operating conditions. It is commonly integrated into Caterpillar earthmoving equipment, Komatsu construction machinery, forestry equipment, and industrial hydraulic systems where clean hydraulic fluid is critical for maintaining pump efficiency, valve performance, reducing wear, and extending hydraulic component life. The cartridge metal canister design supports reliable filtration performance in demanding construction, mining, and industrial applications.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: WIX
• Part Number: 51197
• Product Type: Hydraulic Filter
• Filter Style: Cartridge Hydraulic Metal Canister Filter
• Service Type: Hydraulic / Transmission Filtration
• Filter Type: Full Flow
• Filtration Media: Enhanced Cellulose
• Height: 9.25 Inches
• Outer Diameter: 4.00 Inches
• Inner Diameter: 2.30 Inches
• Nominal Micron Rating: 23 Micron
• Beta Ratio: 2/20 = 10/24
• Application Type: Hydraulic and Transmission Fluid Filtration
• Installation Type: Cartridge Canister Installation
• Function: Hydraulic Fluid Contaminant Removal and System Protection
• Compatible Equipment: Caterpillar, Komatsu, Timber jack Industrial Equipment
• Industry Applications: Construction, Mining, Forestry, Industrial Equipment
• Cross Reference: NAPA Gold 1163
• OEM References: Caterpillar 1R0719, 1208757, Donaldson P559740, Fleet guard HF6097
• Operating Function: Hydraulic System Protection and Fluid Cleanliness Control

Common Replacements:

• Donaldson P559740
• Fleet guard HF6097
• Baldwin PT9555