25572-25520-NTN bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 25572-25520-NTN is a ANSI ABMA 19.2 radial bearing sized 38.1 x 82.931 x 23.812 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 38.1 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 82.931 mm |
| Width B | 23.812 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 84.5 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 98 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 4500 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 646 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 4T-25572/25520 |
| Standard | ANSI ABMA 19.2 |
| Catalog version | NTN 2203E 2026-09-25 |
| Last verified | 2026-10-01 |
Source: catalog reference (NTN 2203E 2026-09-25) · extracted 2026-10-01
Parameters extracted from the official NTN Ball and Roller Bearings catalogue (NTN 2203E 2026-09-25); NTN® is a trademark of NTN Corporation, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized NTN distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at ntnglobal.com.
Dimensions in inches & 4t-inch-series range
| Bore d | 1.5 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 3.265 in |
| Width B | 0.937 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 22.4 mm |
| Smallest bore in 4t-inch-series | 12.7 mm |
| Largest outer diameter in 4t-inch-series | 260 mm |
| Width range across 4t-inch-series | 10.998–77.788 mm |
| Bore position in 4t-inch-series (smallest first) | 42 of 148 |
| Bore above smallest 4t-inch-series size | 25.400000000000002 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25572-25520 | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 38.1×82.931×23.812 mm envelope per ISO 15; catalogue load ratings differ by >10% — re-rate the application before substituting. |
Interchange levels: full standard interchange · partial verify parameters · verify manual confirmation required. Links resolve to the equivalent model's specification page where available.
How the 25572-25520-NTN model number is decoded
4T-25572/25520 is the NTN 4T catalogue entry for a 38.1×82.931×23.812 mm inch tapered roller bearing — an ABMA-dimensioned cone/cup set, not an ISO 355 metric bearing, even though the table quotes metric equivalents. The 4T prefix is NTN's tapered roller quality mark stamped on both parts; it is a brand mark, not a size code, so cross-references quote 25572/25520 without it. Two single-row inch sets are normally mounted as an adjusted O or X pair; the 23.812 mm T of each 4T-25572/25520 enters the spacer calculation, so the tolerance on assembled width matters as much as the bore fit. Cup-side note for 25520: within the pure-numeric inch family tables the 25572 cone is listed against several cup options, and it is the cup that fixes the 82.931 mm OD and the 23.812 mm assembled width — quote the full 25572/25520 pair, never the cone alone. Fillet radii must clear the chamfers of the 25572 cone and 25520 cup; undercut shoulders seat the rings fully instead of bridging on a radius.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- pump and blower drive shafts with combined load
- truck and trailer axle hubs on inch-dimensioned axles
- agricultural tractor transmission and PTO shafts
- industrial gearboxes built to inch shafting
Known failure patterns
- rib-face scoring when the thrust share of the combined load exceeds what the cone rib of this size carries
- cup creep and housing fretting when the cup seat is cut too loose for the rotating load
- flaking on one cone only when a bent shaft loads the O/X pair unevenly
- cage fatigue when the pair runs continuously near the grease limiting speed without oil cooling
- rolling-contact fatigue spalling after the catalogue L10 life at the actual combined load
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Hub and pinion positions of this 38.1 mm class are adjusted in pairs; verify end play against the axle or gearbox drawing and re-torque after bedding-in instead of trusting the first setting on 4T-25572/25520.
- The pure-numeric inch family at 38.1 mm bore (82.931×23.812 mm assembled) is one of several inch families sharing similar bores; cross-series swaps change OD, T and contact angle, so match the full 25572/25520 reference at purchase.
- Shaft and housing fillets must clear the ring chamfers of 25572 and 25520; use undercut shoulders so the rings seat on the face, not on a radius.
- Replacing one half of an adjusted pair without resetting end play negates the 23.812 mm T logic: re-adjust the set and re-verify the contact pattern rather than reusing the old spacer stack.
- ABMA makes the 38.1×82.931 mm envelope interchangeable, not the ratings: NTN prints 84.5/98 kN for this execution and another make of the same number can differ in roller complement.
- The 84.5/98 kN ratings here are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E figures for 4T-25572/25520; internal geometry legitimately differs between inch-series makers, so re-verify ratings, adjustment and the exact cone/cup references before substituting another brand on a rated drive.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions and catalogue ratings of NTN 4T-25572/25520?
4T-25572/25520 is an inch-series single-row tapered roller bearing to the ABMA boundary plan: 38.1 mm bore (1.5 in), 82.931 mm outside diameter and 23.812 mm assembled width T (3.265 × 0.937 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 84.5 kN, C0 98 kN, grease limiting speed 4,500 r/min, oil speed 6,000 r/min, mass about 646 g. It is an open, separable cone/cup set with a pressed-steel cage.
Are the cone and cup of 4T-25572/25520 interchangeable separately?
Yes — ABMA inch parts are individually interchangeable: the 25572 cone or the 25520 cup can be replaced by an identical reference from NTN or another ABMA-dimensioned maker. Pairing the cone with a different cup reference is a different catalogue row: OD, assembled T and the 84.5/98 kN ratings change with the cup.
What is the difference between 4T-25572/25520 and a metric ISO 355 tapered bearing?
4T-25572/25520 follows the ABMA inch boundary plan with cone/cup references; ISO 355 bearings use metric dimension-series numbers (302, 322, …). Even where a metric size looks close to 38.1×82.931×23.812 mm, the envelopes and contact angles differ — the two systems are not drop-in interchangeable; check every boundary value before substituting.
What does the 4T prefix on 4T-25572/25520 mean?
4T is NTN's tapered roller bearing quality mark, stamped on cone and cup in the factory. It identifies NTN's 4T programme and is not a dimension or variant code, so interchange lists quote the bare 25572/25520 references; the 4T spelling is retained among this page's search aliases.
Why does 4T-25572/25520 list two speeds, 4,500 and 6,000 r/min?
The lower figure, 4,500 r/min, is the grease-lubricated limiting speed — the mechanical ceiling for the cage, rollers and cone-rib contact. With oil lubrication NTN rates 4T-25572/25520 at 6,000 r/min because oil removes rib-contact heat better. Real limits still depend on pair adjustment, oil flow and cooling.
Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog NTN 2203E 2026-09-25 on 2026-10-01. Read our editorial & correction policy.