BCS oil filter (BCS order no. 58056249) alternatives

[RussellRay]

Hello all

I need to replace the oil filter on my BCS-740 (European Powersafe) petrol-driven (Honda 390).

The BCS order number is 58056249.

Are the PH9928 , Bosch 0451104025, Hengst H97W12, etc. exactly compatible ?

Best regards

Ray

 

[oldmech]

Hi| I dont have BCS 740. But with my experience. Each filter number have some specs as 10-20-30 or 40 microns some have pressure valve etc. So I recommand you. Take the BCS filter . This one is makes for PowerSafe specs. If you use a bad filter you can have trouble. You are lucky the BCS filter is not very expensive. Some company Hold-Up peoples with Sixty dollars filter. Goods Luck Oldmech

 

[rickyd79]

Hello all

I need to replace the oil filter on my BCS-740 (European Powersafe) petrol-driven (Honda 390).

The BCS order number is 58056249.

Are the PH9928 , Bosch 0451104025, Hengst H97W12, etc. exactly compatible ?

Best regards

Ray

Hi RussellRay
My recommendation is to use the BCS Filter. For whatever reason I find some of my customers are using NON-BCS filters. I tell them NOT to use aftermarket filters. I really don't understand why folks don't just order the correct filter? Why take the time and look for a filter that MAY work instead of ordering the correct one? One may end up saving a couple of dollars price wise, but if you factor in the time wasted looking for an aftermarket filter, there is no savings and only additional risk. Saving money sounds great, however, what if the tractor ends up having issues trans/clutch for whatever reason? If end user is not using the correct filter any potential warranty claim could be denied. Why risk this for a couple of dollars? I am not telling you what to do, just giving my thoughts on this for you and any others who run "Powersafe" tractors. Here in the USA the filters only cost $14. If someone purchased a $3,000/$4,000 machine, the $14 filter cost should be insignificant.

 

[jrpeterson05]

Hi RussellRay
My recommendation is to use the BCS Filter. For whatever reason I find some of my customers are using NON-BCS filters. I tell them NOT to use aftermarket filters. I really don't understand why folks don't just order the correct filter? Why take the time and look for a filter that MAY work instead of ordering the correct one? One may end up saving a couple of dollars price wise, but if you factor in the time wasted looking for an aftermarket filter, there is no savings and only additional risk. Saving money sounds great, however, what if the tractor ends up having issues trans/clutch for whatever reason? If end user is not using the correct filter any potential warranty claim could be denied. Why risk this for a couple of dollars? I am not telling you what to do, just giving my thoughts on this for you and any others who run "Powersafe" tractors. Here in the USA the filters only cost $14. If someone purchased a $3,000/$4,000 machine, the $14 filter cost should be insignificant.

I don't think it is a issue of saving a few bucks but rather finding a filter that you can pick up anywhere rather than having to order it through Earthtools or BCS. I have looked around for the same filter that I received from Earthtools and no one around here carries that same one. I just might order a couple extra next time so I can always have one around.

 

[farmerboybill]

I too didn't read it as trying to save a few bucks. He's looking at a Bosch, I doubt that's a bargain basement filter. I usually try to run the OEM filter in all my equipment, but will buy another brand if I need one in a hurry and it is given as a direct replacement. Doesn't much matter anymore. Most filters are made by just a few manufacturers to higher or lower specs depending on price.

If the Bosch or Hengst catalogs state it as a direct replacement, and you can't get a BCS one for some reason, I'd go for it.

 

[rickyd79]

I don't think it is a issue of saving a few bucks but rather finding a filter that you can pick up anywhere rather than having to order it through Earthtools or BCS. I have looked around for the same filter that I received from Earthtools and no one around here carries that same one. I just might order a couple extra next time so I can always have one around.

Understood. Well I recommend the BCS filter. Even more so if your tractor is under warranty. I am just a dealer and have nothing to do with BCS warranties that get submitted to BCS Italy. Still better safe than sorry. Yes, you could always order 5 filters or something and then you are set for a long time. Any dealer can sell them to you including me.

 

[stormrider57]

Hi there,
i have the bcs 740 , and i just find an alternative oil filter,
you can order this one :

Find filter by cross reference

reference : 58056208 BCS SO 8040


the new reference is 58056208

 

[Jens767]

Hi

More than 8 years ago RussellRay was looking for an alternative oil filter to his BCS 740.

Two experienced members, oldmech and rickyd79, recommended the original BCS filter in order to be on the safe side, and to avoid problems if the tractor is still under warranty.

I fully agree with the 2 members mentioned above, and I have always bought original BCS filters at my local dealer. The part number used to be 58056249, but has changed to 58056208.

As I recently went to pick up a new oil filter, I was very surprised that my dealer gave me one which didn’t say BCS on the box. The filter I got is this one:

HIFI FILTER

This filter seems to come from the same company as the one mentioned above by stormrider57.

The fact that this oil filter is sold by an official BCS dealer, indicates to me that the specifications and the quality of this filter is up to BCS standards. I haven’t received any bill yet, and therefore I can’t tell what the price is here.

I also don’t know if this oil filter is available in the US, but it might be an alternative to our European members.


Best regards

Jens

 

[NibbanaFarm]

I can't seem to cross reference that HIFI T501 filter. It doesn't look like that brand is available in the US.

I've been using NAPA hydraulic filters on my Cub Cadet lawn tractor for as long as I can remember without a problem. And I use 15w-40 HD motor oil in the transaxle despite CC warning that not using their $20/qt hydraulic transmission fluid would void the warranty. I'm sure neither CC or BCS manufactures their own filters.

If anybody has a cross reference for that HIFI I'd love to have it. The last time I checked which was probably 5 years ago, the BCS filters were over $30. Probably $50 now. And I have to drive over half an hour to get to the BCS dealer or pay shipping. Most of the hydraulic filters here in the US are manufactured by Donaldson, Parker-Hannifin, or Wix.

 

[Eagle1]

There are 153 replacement oil filters for HIFI-FILTER T501
Oil filter cross reference