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NL-160-F-03-B filter element: specifications & equivalents
The NL-160-F-03-B is a STAUFF inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 79.8 × 159 mm OD × length (ID 40.2 mm). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 79.8 × 159 mm
Inside diameter 40.2 mm
Line type inline
Partially verified. Fit and grade trace to an official interchange document;
dimensional values are compiled from 0 aftermarket listing(s)
and must be confirmed against the manufacturer housing drawing. Confidence score 0.85.
Micron rating, media type, collapse pressure and seal material are not printed in the STAUFF interchange listing and are pending extraction from STAUFF product data sheets. Verify against the current STAUFF catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter type | inline line |
| Outside diameter OD | 79.8 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 40.2 mm |
| Length | 159 mm |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Source catalog | STAUFF: STAUFF Filter Interchange online database (filterinterchange.com) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-27 |
Sources: STAUFF — STAUFF Filter Interchange online database (filterinterchange.com) — accessed 2026-09-27.
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Dimensions & series range
| Outside diameter | 79.8 mm (3.142 in) |
| Inside diameter | 40.2 mm (1.583 in) |
| Overall length | 159 mm (6.260 in) |
All 80×159 mm interchange elements →
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 0160DN003BH4HC page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists 0160 DN 003 BH4HC (HYDAC) as replaced by NL-160-F-03-B. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits. |
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↔ 0160DN003BHHC page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists 0160 DN 003 BH/HC (HYDAC) as replaced by NL-160-F-03-B. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits. |
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↔ 1268871 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists 1268871 (HYDAC) as replaced by NL-160-F-03-B. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits. |
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↔ 20160H3SLB000P page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists 20160H3SLB000P (EPE / Bosch-Rexroth Filtration) as replaced by NL-160-F-03-B. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits. |
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↔ 20160H3SLB000P0 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists 2.0160 H3SL-B00-0-P0 (EPE / Bosch-Rexroth Filtration) as replaced by NL-160-F-03-B. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits. |
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↔ 20160H3XLB000M page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists 2.0160H3XL-B00-0-M (EPE / Bosch-Rexroth Filtration) as replaced by NL-160-F-03-B. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits. |
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↔ 20160PWR3B000M page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists 2.0160PWR3-B00-0-M (EPE / Bosch-Rexroth Filtration) as replaced by NL-160-F-03-B. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits. |
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↔ 20160PWR3B000P page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists 20160PWR3B000P (EPE / Bosch-Rexroth Filtration) as replaced by NL-160-F-03-B. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits. |
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↔ 20160PWR3B000P0 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists 2.0160 PWR3-B00-0-P0 (EPE / Bosch-Rexroth Filtration) as replaced by NL-160-F-03-B. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits. |
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↔ 77940638 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists 77940638 (MAHLE / Filtration Group) as replaced by NL-160-F-03-B. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits. |
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↔ ABZFEH0160031XMDIN page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists ABZFE-H0160-03-1X/M-DIN (EPE / Bosch-Rexroth Filtration) as replaced by NL-160-F-03-B. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits. |
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↔ N0160DH2003 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists N0160DH2003 (COMEX / Ecoparts) as replaced by NL-160-F-03-B. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits. |
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↔ N0160DH3 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists N0160DH3 (COMEX / Ecoparts) as replaced by NL-160-F-03-B. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits. |
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↔ PI71016DN page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists PI 71016DN (MAHLE / Filtration Group) as replaced by NL-160-F-03-B. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits. |
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↔ PI71016DNPSVST3 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists PI 71016 DN PS VST 3 (MAHLE / Filtration Group) as replaced by NL-160-F-03-B. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits. |
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↔ PI71016DNSMXVST3 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | STAUFF Filter Interchange lists PI 71016 DN SMX VST 3 (MAHLE / Filtration Group) as replaced by NL-160-F-03-B. Envelope dimensions are published; media grade and performance data are not — confirm before substituting in cleanliness-critical circuits. |
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.
How the NL-160-F-03-B model number is decoded
- NL-160-F-03-BSTAUFF replacement element part number per the STAUFF Filter Interchange database.
Typical equipment & applications
- Replacement element for OEM hydraulic filter housings
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- “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.
- Nitrile (NBR) seals are standard for mineral hydraulic oil but fail early in some phosphate-ester fluids and at sustained high temperature; verify seal compound against the fluid data sheet (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 NL-160-F-03-B filter element?
The published envelope is 79.8 mm OD × 159 mm length with a 40.2 mm inside diameter (3.142 × 6.260 in × 1.583 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What replaces the NL-160-F-03-B filter element?
16 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the NL-160-F-03-B part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of NL160F03B 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 return-line 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 38 catalog element(s) share the 80×159 mm envelope. Envelope match alone does not guarantee interchangeability — compare micron/Beta, seals and collapse rating.
NL-160-B-100-B NL-160-B-100-V NL-160-B-10-B NL-160-B-200-B NL-160-B-200-V NL-160-B-25-B NL-160-B-25-V NL-160-B-40-B NL-160-B-50-B NL-160-B-50-V
Other models in the Replacement Elements series
All 3832 → AD-030-B-125-B AD-030-B-40-B AD-030-B-60-B AD-030-B-80-B AD-030-E-20-B AD-033-B-40-B AD-033-B-60-B AD-033-B-80-B FE-BL-200 FE-BL-500
Reviewed & verified by the ElementRef engineering desk against STAUFF on 2026-09-27. Read our editorial & correction policy.