What types of filters are used in agricultural and construction machines?

Whether you're working with a machine in agriculture, construction, or vehicle technology – clean filters are essential for smooth operation. Below, we explain the most common filter types found in tractors, loaders, excavators, forklifts, and related machines.

Air Filters
Air filters prevent dust, dirt, and debris from entering the engine. A clogged air filter can reduce power and increase fuel consumption. Especially in dusty environments like fields and construction sites, regular inspection and replacement is important.

Oil Filters
Oil filters remove contaminants and metal particles from engine oil. This keeps the oil clean and ensures proper lubrication. If not replaced regularly, dirty oil can lead to increased wear or even engine damage.

Fuel Filters
Fuel filters protect the injection system from dirt, rust, and water. Especially in diesel engines, fuel cleanliness is crucial. Poor-quality filters can cause starting problems, reduced performance, or injector damage – particularly if using biodiesel or red diesel.

Hydraulic Filters
These filters clean the hydraulic oil to protect cylinders, valves, and pumps. In high-pressure systems, even small particles can cause major damage. Hydraulic filters are found in machines like telehandlers, excavators, and agricultural vehicles.

Cabin Filters
In machines with enclosed cabins, a cabin filter ensures clean air for the operator. This improves comfort and protects health, especially during work in dusty or chemically treated environments.

Reliable filter brands
In our shop, we offer filters from MANN-Filter, Fleetguard, HIFI, FEBI and Blueprint – suitable for machines from John Deere, Fendt, Case IH, New Holland, Claas, and many others.

When should you replace filters on agricultural and construction machines?

Filters wear out over time and lose their effectiveness. Replacing them on time helps prevent breakdowns and keeps your machine reliable. Here's when to replace each filter type:

Air filters: every 250 to 500 operating hours, or sooner in dusty conditions.
Note: Some machines have an outer and inner air filter – don’t forget the second one.

Oil filters: with every oil change, typically every 100 to 250 hours.

Fuel filters: usually every 300 to 500 hours, depending on fuel quality and contamination.

Hydraulic filters: approximately every 500 to 1000 hours, or as recommended by the manufacturer.

Cabin filters: ideally once a year, or more often in dusty or chemical environments.

Smart maintenance saves money
Replacing filters on time prevents costly repairs. We offer filters from trusted brands like MANN-Filter, Fleetguard, HIFI, FEBI, and Blueprint, suitable for machines from Fendt, John Deere, Case IH, Claas, New Holland, Kubota, Valtra, and more.

Which filter brand is best for your machine?

There are many brands available – but which is right for your needs? Here’s a comparison of the most trusted brands in our range:

MANN-Filter – German OEM quality
Used by many manufacturers as original equipment. Known for precise fit, top-level filtration, and long lifespan.

Fleetguard (Cummins Filtration) – Tough and reliable
Designed for demanding diesel engines. Fleetguard offers innovative fuel filters with water separators and durable construction.

HIFI Filter – Affordable aftermarket solution
HIFI provides solid quality at a lower price. Ideal for older machines or budget-conscious users.

FEBI – Well-known for vehicle parts
FEBI also offers filters with reliable performance – a good match if you already use other FEBI parts in your machines.

Blueprint – Great choice for Asian brands
Perfect for Kubota, Iseki, and other Japanese machines. Filters are affordable, dependable, and easy to source.

Conclusion:

• Want OEM-level quality? → MANN-Filter, Fleetguard

• Need a solid alternative? → HIFI Filter

• Using specific or Asian machines? → FEBI, Blueprint

Not sure which filter fits your machine? We’re happy to help. Use the search function or browse by category to find the right part quickly and easily.