Hipa 951-12690 Oil Filter for MTD 751-12690 420cc Troy Bilt TB30 TB30R TB42 TB46 Lawn Mower Craftsman LT1500 LT3800 LT4200 R1000 T1000 T1200 T1300 T1500 fits for Cub Cadet XT1 CC30 CC30H CC800 CR30

What It Is

This is an aftermarket oil filter (Hipa 951-12690) designed to replace OEM MTD 751-12690 and 951-12690 filters. It’s used on select MTD-built lawn tractors with 420cc engines, including Troy-Bilt TB30/TB42, Craftsman LT1500-LT4200, Cub Cadet XT1/CC30, and R1000-T1500 models. It filters engine oil to protect the engine from debris and wear.

Fitment & Compatibility

Before buying, confirm your machine uses a 420cc MTD/Briggs & Stratton engine (typically single-cylinder, side-valve). Check your owner’s manual or existing filter number—this fits MTD 751-12690, 951-12690, and Hipa 951-12690. It does NOT fit Kohler, Kawasaki, or Honda engines. Measure the filter thread size (3/4"-16) and overall length (~3.5 inches). If your mower has a different filter number (e.g., 490-540-M064), this won’t work. Cross-reference with your model number (e.g., TB30R, LT1500) but verify engine brand first.

Key Things to Know

• Quality: Hipa is a budget-friendly aftermarket brand. It meets OEM specs but may have slightly less filtration media than a genuine MTD filter. Fine for standard use, but not for extreme conditions (e.g., heavy dust, long intervals).
• Installation: Easy—remove old filter, oil the new gasket, hand-tighten plus 3/4 turn. No tools required. But check clearance: some tractor frames (e.g., Cub Cadet XT1) have tight access; a filter wrench may help.
• Common gotcha: Don’t over-tighten—plastic housing can crack. Also, always change oil when replacing filter (typically 0.5-1 quart SAE 30 or 10W-30).
• Durability: Expect 50-100 hours of use per filter, same as OEM. Replace every oil change or annually.

Should You Buy It

Buy this if you need a cheap, reliable oil filter for a 420cc MTD engine on a Troy-Bilt, Craftsman, or Cub Cadet lawn tractor and don’t want to pay OEM prices ($15-20). It’s fine for residential mowing. Skip it if you have a non-MTD engine, need premium filtration for commercial use, or prefer OEM parts for peace of mind.