2788-2720-NTN bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 2788-2720-NTN is a ANSI ABMA 19.2 radial bearing sized 38.1 x 76.2 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 | 76.2 mm |
| Width B | 23.812 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 81 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 90.5 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 5100 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 494 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 4T-2788/2720 |
| 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 in |
| Width B | 0.937 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 19.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2788-2720 | SKF | partial Main dimensions match; tolerances, seals or internal clearance differ. | Same 38.1×76.2×23.812 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 2788-2720-NTN model number is decoded
For an inch shaft of 38.1 mm carrying combined radial and thrust load, NTN lists 4T-2788/2720, a single-row 4T tapered roller set of 81 kN C and 90.5 kN C0 inside the 76.2 mm OD cup. Letter prefixes inherited from the inch convention mark the load family: LM reads as light-medium, HM as heavy-medium, LL as extra-light, J-prefixed codes as metric-envelope families — 2788 sits in the pure-numeric inch family. Selection: C 81 kN against C0 90.5 kN gives a C0/C ratio of 1.12 for the 38.1 mm bore; the pair is counted as one adjusted unit when checking L10 at the equivalent combined load. Cup-side note for 2720: within the pure-numeric inch family tables the 2788 cone is listed against several cup options, and it is the cup that fixes the 76.2 mm OD and the 23.812 mm assembled width — quote the full 2788/2720 pair, never the cone alone. With a rotating shaft a k5/m5 cone seat and an easy-push cup seat are typical practice for 4T-2788/2720; reverse the fit logic when the cup rotates.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- truck and trailer axle hubs on inch-dimensioned axles
- agricultural tractor transmission and PTO shafts
- industrial gearboxes built to inch shafting
- construction-equipment pivot and wheel positions
Known failure patterns
- cone-rib and roller large-end smearing when the adjusted pair runs with preload but starved lubricant film
- false brinelling on a stationary pair exposed to vibration during transport or standby
- preload loss and noise after one bearing of the adjusted pair is replaced without resetting end play
- pressed-steel cage pocket wear from roller skid at light radial load and high speed
- 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-2788/2720.
- The pure-numeric inch family at 38.1 mm bore (76.2×23.812 mm assembled) is one of several inch families sharing similar bores; cross-series swaps change OD, T and contact angle, so match the full 2788/2720 reference at purchase.
- An unloaded 4T-2788/2720 near 5,100 r/min lets rollers skid and smear the cone rib; spring-preload lightly loaded high-speed pairs.
- Quote the full 2788/2720 pair at ordering: the 2788 cone also ships against sibling cups, and a cup from another reference changes the 23.812 mm assembled width and the rating.
- Never drive the 76.2 mm cup home through the rollers: fitting force goes through the ring faces only, or brinell marks release as noise within the first running hours.
- The 81/90.5 kN ratings here are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E figures for 4T-2788/2720; 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-2788/2720?
4T-2788/2720 is an inch-series single-row tapered roller bearing to the ABMA boundary plan: 38.1 mm bore (1.5 in), 76.2 mm outside diameter and 23.812 mm assembled width T (3 × 0.937 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 81 kN, C0 90.5 kN, grease limiting speed 5,100 r/min, oil speed 6,800 r/min, mass about 494 g. It is an open, separable cone/cup set with a pressed-steel cage.
Are the cone and cup of 4T-2788/2720 interchangeable separately?
Yes — ABMA inch parts are individually interchangeable: the 2788 cone or the 2720 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 81/90.5 kN ratings change with the cup.
What is the difference between 4T-2788/2720 and a metric ISO 355 tapered bearing?
4T-2788/2720 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 38.1×76.2×23.812 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-2788/2720 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 2788/2720 references; the 4T spelling is retained among this page's search aliases.
Why does 4T-2788/2720 list two speeds, 5,100 and 6,800 r/min?
The lower figure, 5,100 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-2788/2720 at 6,800 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.