27687-27620 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 27687-27620 is a ANSI ABMA 19.2 radial bearing sized 82.55 x 125.412 x 25.4 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 82.55 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 125.412 mm |
| Width B | 25.4 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 113 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 163 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 2700 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 1050 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 4T-27687/27620 |
| 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 | 3.25 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 4.937 in |
| Width B | 1 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 21.4 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) | 99 of 148 |
| Bore above smallest 4t-inch-series size | 69.85 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27687 | ISO 15 | full Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange. | ISO 15 boundary-dimension envelope; brand-specific OEM equivalents (NSK/FAG/NTN) pending multi-source data. |
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 27687-27620 model number is decoded
The NTN 2203E inch table prints 4T-27687/27620 at 82.55 mm bore (3.25 in), 125.412 mm cup OD and 25.4 mm assembled T, with a grease limiting speed of 2,700 r/min and an oil ceiling of 3,600 r/min. 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 27687/27620 without it. Selection: C 113 kN against C0 163 kN gives a C0/C ratio of 1.44 for the 82.55 mm bore; the pair is counted as one adjusted unit when checking L10 at the equivalent combined load. The printed 113/163 kN ratings belong to the assembled 27687+27620 pair; a sibling row using the same cone with a different cup carries its own rating row because the raceway track shifts with the cup. NTN grades inch 4T bearings as open bearings without integral seals; at 82.55 mm bore the application supplies sealing and the grease fill or oil feed.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- off-highway and forestry machine axles
- marine winch and deck-machinery shafts
- crusher and screening-plant eccentric shafts
- heavy truck and bus drive-axle differentials
Known failure patterns
- cone-rib and roller large-end smearing when the adjusted pair runs with preload but starved lubricant film
- preload loss and noise after one bearing of the adjusted pair is replaced without resetting end play
- false brinelling on a stationary pair exposed to vibration during transport or standby
- pressed-steel cage pocket wear from roller skid at light radial load and high speed
- water-induced pitting when the open bearing sees washdown without external seals
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Mount the 82.55 mm cone by induction heating (max 120 °C) and the 125.412 mm cup with a press sleeve; at 1050 g a cocked ring brinells the raceway directly.
- The pure-numeric inch family at 82.55 mm bore (125.412×25.4 mm assembled) is one of several inch families sharing similar bores; cross-series swaps change OD, T and contact angle, so match the full 27687/27620 reference at purchase.
- An unloaded 4T-27687/27620 near 2,700 r/min lets rollers skid and smear the cone rib; spring-preload lightly loaded high-speed pairs.
- Grease packs must leave free volume inside the 25.4 mm-wide set; over-greasing a pair churning near the oil-band speed of 3,600 r/min raises temperature and destroys the setting.
- Open 4T-27687/27620 sets have no seals: a hub or gearbox needs external sealing or the 2,700 r/min grease figure is meaningless once water reaches the cone rib.
- The 113/163 kN ratings here are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E figures for 4T-27687/27620; 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-27687/27620?
4T-27687/27620 is an inch-series single-row tapered roller bearing to the ABMA boundary plan: 82.55 mm bore (3.25 in), 125.412 mm outside diameter and 25.4 mm assembled width T (4.937 × 1 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 113 kN, C0 163 kN, grease limiting speed 2,700 r/min, oil speed 3,600 r/min, mass about 1050 g. It is an open, separable cone/cup set with a pressed-steel cage.
Are the cone and cup of 4T-27687/27620 interchangeable separately?
Yes — ABMA inch parts are individually interchangeable: the 27687 cone or the 27620 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 113/163 kN ratings change with the cup.
What is the difference between 4T-27687/27620 and a metric ISO 355 tapered bearing?
4T-27687/27620 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 82.55×125.412×25.4 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-27687/27620 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 27687/27620 references; the 4T spelling is retained among this page's search aliases.
Why does 4T-27687/27620 list two speeds, 2,700 and 3,600 r/min?
The lower figure, 2,700 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-27687/27620 at 3,600 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.