60-710-MA bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 60-710-MA is a ISO 15 radial bearing sized 710 x 1030 x 140 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | SKF |
| Bore diameter d | 710 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 1030 mm |
| Width B | 140 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | brass |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 956 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 2200 kN |
| Fatigue load limit Pu | 31.5 kN |
| Reference speed (thermal) | 1000 rpm |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 850 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 382000 g |
| Manufacturer designation | 60/710 MA |
| Standard | ISO 15 |
| Catalog version | SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-27 |
Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)) · extracted 2026-09-27
Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018)); SKF® and SKF Explorer® are trademarks of AB SKF, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized SKF distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at skf.com.
Dimensions in inches & 6000-series range
| Bore d | 27.953 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 40.551 in |
| Width B | 5.512 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 160 mm |
| Smallest bore in 6000-series | 4 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 6000-series | 1150 mm |
| Width range across 6000-series | 4–155 mm |
| Bore position in 6000-series (smallest first) | 59 of 61 |
| Bore above smallest 6000-series size | 706 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
No verified interchange data yet. Send an inquiry and our team will confirm equivalents manually.
How the 60-710-MA model number is decoded
In the large-bore 6000-series, the bore is written directly after the slash as 710 mm (large thin-section bores use the slash spelling instead of the two-digit code). The envelope is 710×1030×140 mm (27.953×40.551×5.512 in) with a 160.0 mm radial section height, C 956 kN, C0 2200 kN and Pu 31.5 kN. The open 60/710 MA carries no shields or seals and relies on application lubrication and external sealing. The MA suffix identifies the machined brass cage execution, a separate order number from the pressed-steel version. Limiting speed 850 r/min, catalogue mass 382000 g.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- marine deck machinery
- crusher auxiliary drives
- space-constrained gearboxes
- clutch and transmission assemblies
Known failure patterns
- contamination wear when the open arrangement is used without external seals
- lubricant starvation where no regreasing interval is maintained
- raceway smearing under marginal lubrication at start-up
- electrical pitting in VFD-driven motors without shaft grounding
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Catalogue ratings for 60-710-MA (C 956 kN, C0 2200 kN) are SKF figures from PUB BU/P1 17000; geometry revisions can change ratings without changing the designation, so keep the catalogue edition with the specification.
- Clearance suffixes follow the seal code in the designation stack (e.g. 60/710-2Z/C3 in SKF spelling); no suffix means normal CN internal clearance.
- The MA suffix on 60-710-MA denotes a machined brass cage: it is the choice for high speeds, marginal lubrication and shock/vibration duty, and it is temperature-tolerant where polymer cages are not — the 382000 g quoted mass includes the heavier cage.
- Open 60-710-MA needs external sealing at the arrangement level; in dusty housings its life depends entirely on those external seals and the regreasing schedule.
- Plan a relubrication interval for 60-710-MA; run-to-failure on open deep-groove bearings is the dominant early-failure cause.
- Deep-groove geometry tolerates only minutes of misalignment; if the 1030 mm housing bore cannot be aligned, move to a self-aligning bearing rather than shimming 60-710-MA.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of 60-710-MA?
The SKF 60/710 MA measures 710 mm bore × 1030 mm OD × 140 mm width (27.953 × 40.551 × 5.512 in), mass about 382000 g. It is open, with no shields or seals.
Why is there a slash in the designation 60/710 MA?
The slash writes a bore that falls outside the two-digit code table: 60/710 means 710 mm bore. The site slug 60-710-MA replaces the slash with a hyphen.
What is the difference between 60-710-MA and a same-bore 62-series bearing?
Section height differs: 60-710-MA has a 160 mm radial section and C 956 kN; always match d, D and B — same bore alone never makes two bearings interchangeable.
Which fits should I use for 60-710-MA?
With a rotating inner ring use roughly m6 on the shaft and H7 in the 1030 mm housing; reverse the interference if the outer ring rotates.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018) on 2026-09-27. Read our editorial & correction policy.