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Both companies are well known in the diesel industry for making quality filters. Both American made🇺🇸 I wouldn't hesitate to use either filter, but I like the thicker can and the coil spring on the Baldwin. Would be better if they had metal crimped seams instead of glued seams.

2 good filters.. I have used Baldwin/Hastings for year with out a problem.

Can't go wrong with either one. Working in the field for many years, I noticed that Baldwin seems to be the standard with rental companies. (oil, fuel, air) Farmers love therm too. Good video.

Baldwin would be my choice. I ran Baldwin filters back in the 70s and 80s.

I like the Donaldson a little bit better I like the larger diameter of the filter, seem like the fleet under the microscope was also a little bit finer.

I'd go with Baldwin it just seems cleaner overall... Donaldson had the silicone ADBV but the Baldwin looks good as well. The overall fit and finish leaned me towards the Baldwin on this one. Interesting review 👍

Donaldson appears to be made by M&H Wix-Purolator. The tapping plate is Wix type, the internals/element classic Purolator design. What can be seen is what newer Wix now will look like, thanks to M&H. Wish the efficiency stated at 20um with ISO spec. The Baldwin looks ok, though in general they are not noted for being particularly efficient. In my experience, also they are not a readily available filter brand. Prefer the silicon adbv on Donaldson and because of that give it the edge here. Stamped spring doesn't bother me in the least. But, as I don't own a diesel, wouldn't be looking for either filter. Even if I did doubtful go out my way for either. One thing I do like about both filters, made in the US.👍 Thanks for vid.

Thanks, Pete Both are serviceable American made filters.

Nice job, Pete, both look like really nice filters and if I were running a diesel, usually the rubber anti-drain back valve isn’t that big a deal because they usually hang straight down vertically. I’d use either one

the Donaldson looks like it was made by Purolator as a Purolator bypass and anti-drain-back valve and a slotted center core, I suspect that this was subcontracted to Purolator, and yes I almost forgot the glue everywhere, I choose the Baldwin because it is clean.

They both decent filters if you change your oil on normal intervals, wouldn't use them for those extended oil changes

They must be great filters if you say so. You're very knowledgeable when it comes to analyzing them.Thanks for another nice comparison! Take Care, Cuz! 👍

Both seem to be good filters! Very good comparison! Have an awesome weekend Pete! Merri :)

I'm using Donaldson because I got a good deal on them, but I'd be confident using either one.

G'day Whip.Awesome video as usual.I would not hesitate to use either of these filters however i be more inclined to run the Baldwin because it ticked more boxes.But I would'nt run extended oil change intervals because of the nitrile adbv. Cheers from Downunder!

Is Donaldson p series I've noticed before like that one that they are not truly a Donaldson. Since it's a white filter, that's usually a giveaway. You should try a blue one sometime. But at least the Baldwin is its own still. Something to be said of Baldwin. My oldest operating piece of equipment on the farm at 68 years old uses Baldwin from the day it was new thanks for sharing. Enjoyed it much

Good show. Well done. Michael Herrell

Working for GRAINGER - sold Baldwin ( industrial ) Fram ( automotive ) Givin my druthers tho - would use Kralinator if they were still around

Another Great Video Pete! Thank you. I've actually just chose to use that Baldwin B7449 in our Silverado after seeing your video on 1/6 with the Napa Gold and Napa Proformer 2100255/100255. Napa finally has the Platinum filter 4100255 back in stock after over a year of being out of stock. I may pick one up and see if it's the same as before....or since they are made by WIX, I'm wondering if they re-tooled the Napa Platinum and if it's going to be nearly same as the O'reilly's Microguard Select 100255 that's now made in Vietnam. I believe WIX/M&H make most of the Napa and Microguard filters at this time.

Great job Pete!

An interesting comparison of two similarly priced filters. Based on the media rating and the coil spring (over the stamped leaf retainer spring), I would take the Baldwin. If they spent the extra $ and put in a silicone anti-drain back valve, it would definitely be the Baldwin.

I think they're both in the same league with minor differences. I believe you're right they both look like cellulose. I bought a case of Baldwin's about 8 years ago and am down to my last 2. I probably wouldn't hunt down either of those specifically because of the conventional media, but I wouldn't 'not' use them either. They're both good quality. I used both brands on my diesels quite a few years ago for lube and fuel filters. Baldwin hasn't seemed to adopt much new 'tech' in their filters though.

Thanks for doing this comparison, Whip! I've been looking forward to it since you mentioned it in December. To be honest, I'm a little disappointed that the Donaldson doesn't have a crimped end in the media, but I do like it's thickness. I tried to back figure the efficiency based on their numbers and I think it equates to about 95% or a little better at 25u. Obviously, I do like the silicone ADBV, but I was surprised to see it has M&H construction and a thinner can. I was debating between this Donaldson and a PureOne and went with the Donaldson assuming it had superior construction, even though it cost more. Do you feel there is an edge in materials or build quality between the two? The last thing I noticed is that the louvers seem to be mirror opposites on each of the metal cores. Interesting. Now, I know I'm just asking your opinion, but do you believe the Donaldson is suitable for a annual oil change interval with about 3,000 miles? I'm glad to see it has extra pleating, and I think with the silicone ADBV, it's probably fine. I'm also curious if you ever seen any major issues with filters with this kind of construction that you've cut open? Thanks again for the awesome content!

I’m torn, not sure which to use on my powerstroke or should I go with the new motorcraft 2124 that replaces the 2051S….decisions are hard

Hey Whipcity, how do I send you a couple filters to test?

The last 4 filters I got that were Donaldson were made in Saudi Arabia. These were ford backhoe filters. Strange.

Likely made in the same factory

well, not much difference. Donaldson is leader in filtration for heavy duty. I would take Donaldson

Very nice video good morning 223

The Donaldson looks like a Purolator….

watched you harbor freight torque wrench video...good way to crack your rims...your impact tightened them over the 100 you set the wrench at...when you went back they all clicked at 100 lbs easy, without moving....how do you know how much over your impact wrench tightened them man? they could of been pushing 200 pounds for all you know ! should of LIGHTLY tightened them with that impact, then come back with the calibrated hf torque wrench and snugged them to 100 pf lbs.... you kinda did that very back wards...just saying.... might save somebody a cracked rim if they know the right way to do it.....