Can I put a Shimano HG cassette on a SRAM XD body?

No. The XD body is threaded for XD cassettes that start at 10 teeth; a Shimano HG cassette (splined) won't mount on it. You need an HG body. On many hubs you can replace the XD freehub body with a compatible HG one.

Standards involved

SRAM XD Driver A dedicated body for SRAM cassettes that start at 10 teeth (MTB), e.g. 10-50 / 10-52. Shimano HG (Hyperglide) The most widespread splined freehub body. The standard for Shimano/SRAM cassettes from 8 to 11 speeds (with some distinctions).

What you need — before you buy

These parts aren't compatible as they are: you need a component built for the correct standard — see “Standards involved” above.
Identify your exact hub/frame first (brand, model and year), then match the replacement to it.
If your part doesn't support the other standard, use a component compatible with the standard you already have.
Match the part to your exact hub/frame: check brand, model and year. Don't choose a freehub body or component by standard name alone.

Can I put a Shimano HG cassette on a SRAM XD body?

Standards involved

What you need — before you buy

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