44158-44348 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 44158-44348 is a ANSI ABMA 19.2 radial bearing sized 39.688 x 88.5 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 | 39.688 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 88.5 mm |
| Width B | 25.4 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 78.5 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 78 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 4000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 691 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 4T-44158/44348 |
| 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 | 1.563 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 3.484 in |
| Width B | 1 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 24.4 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) | 43 of 148 |
| Bore above smallest 4t-inch-series size | 26.988000000000003 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44158 | 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 44158-44348 model number is decoded
4T-44158/44348 is the NTN 4T catalogue entry for a 39.688×88.5×25.4 mm inch tapered roller bearing — an ABMA-dimensioned cone/cup set, not an ISO 355 metric bearing, even though the table quotes metric equivalents. Reading the designation: 4T-44158/44348 follows the ABMA inch convention — the number before the slash is the cone (inner ring with roller set and cage), the number after the slash is the cup (outer ring), and the pure-numeric inch family lettering ties the pair to its boundary plan. Catalogue mass of the 4T-44158/44348 cone-plus-cup set is 691 g; shaft and housing shoulders must carry that mass square to the axis during fitting. Cup-side note for 44348: within the pure-numeric inch family tables the 44158 cone is listed against several cup options, and it is the cup that fixes the 88.5 mm OD and the 25.4 mm assembled width — quote the full 44158/44348 pair, never the cone alone. NTN grades inch 4T bearings as open bearings without integral seals; at 39.688 mm bore the application supplies sealing and the grease fill or oil feed.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- construction-equipment pivot and wheel positions
- mining and quarry conveyor drive pulleys
- machine-tool headstocks on inch spindles
- pump and blower drive shafts with combined load
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
- 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 39.688 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-44158/44348.
- The pure-numeric inch family at 39.688 mm bore (88.5×25.4 mm assembled) is one of several inch families sharing similar bores; cross-series swaps change OD, T and contact angle, so match the full 44158/44348 reference at purchase.
- Open 4T-44158/44348 sets have no seals: a hub or gearbox needs external sealing or the 4,000 r/min grease figure is meaningless once water reaches the cone rib.
- Never drive the 88.5 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.
- An unloaded 4T-44158/44348 near 4,000 r/min lets rollers skid and smear the cone rib; spring-preload lightly loaded high-speed pairs.
- The 78.5/78 kN ratings here are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E figures for 4T-44158/44348; 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-44158/44348?
4T-44158/44348 is an inch-series single-row tapered roller bearing to the ABMA boundary plan: 39.688 mm bore (1.563 in), 88.5 mm outside diameter and 25.4 mm assembled width T (3.484 × 1 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 78.5 kN, C0 78 kN, grease limiting speed 4,000 r/min, oil speed 5,300 r/min, mass about 691 g. It is an open, separable cone/cup set with a pressed-steel cage.
Are the cone and cup of 4T-44158/44348 interchangeable separately?
Yes — ABMA inch parts are individually interchangeable: the 44158 cone or the 44348 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 78.5/78 kN ratings change with the cup.
What is the difference between 4T-44158/44348 and a metric ISO 355 tapered bearing?
4T-44158/44348 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 39.688×88.5×25.4 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-44158/44348 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 44158/44348 references; the 4T spelling is retained among this page's search aliases.
Why does 4T-44158/44348 list two speeds, 4,000 and 5,300 r/min?
The lower figure, 4,000 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-44158/44348 at 5,300 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.