483-472 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 483-472 is a ANSI ABMA 19.2 radial bearing sized 63.5 x 120 x 29.794 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 63.5 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 120 mm |
| Width B | 29.794 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 142 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 177 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 3000 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 1430 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 4T-483/472 |
| 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 | 2.5 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 4.724 in |
| Width B | 1.173 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 28.3 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) | 81 of 148 |
| Bore above smallest 4t-inch-series size | 50.8 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 483 | 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 483-472 model number is decoded
The NTN 2203E inch table prints 4T-483/472 at 63.5 mm bore (2.5 in), 120 mm cup OD and 29.794 mm assembled T, with a grease limiting speed of 3,000 r/min and an oil ceiling of 4,000 r/min. Cone and cup of 4T-483/472 are separately stocked parts: a worn 472 cup can be replaced against the existing 483 cone, provided the new cup carries the identical reference — pairing across references changes the 29.794 mm assembled width and the rating. Grease relubrication at the 3,000 r/min limiting speed targets the cone-rib contact; sustaining 4,000 r/min needs an oil supply directed at the large roller ends. The printed 142/177 kN ratings belong to the assembled 483+472 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. Fillet radii must clear the chamfers of the 483 cone and 472 cup; undercut shoulders seat the rings fully instead of bridging on a radius.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- marine winch and deck-machinery shafts
- crusher and screening-plant eccentric shafts
- heavy truck and bus drive-axle differentials
- plant gearboxes on inch-dimensioned shaft lines
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
- water-induced pitting when the open bearing sees washdown without external seals
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- Mount the 63.5 mm cone by induction heating (max 120 °C) and the 120 mm cup with a press sleeve; at 1430 g a cocked ring brinells the raceway directly.
- The pure-numeric inch family at 63.5 mm bore (120×29.794 mm assembled) is one of several inch families sharing similar bores; cross-series swaps change OD, T and contact angle, so match the full 483/472 reference at purchase.
- Never drive the 120 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.
- Quote the full 483/472 pair at ordering: the 483 cone also ships against sibling cups, and a cup from another reference changes the 29.794 mm assembled width and the rating.
- Shaft and housing fillets must clear the ring chamfers of 483 and 472; use undercut shoulders so the rings seat on the face, not on a radius.
- The 142/177 kN ratings here are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E figures for 4T-483/472; 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-483/472?
4T-483/472 is an inch-series single-row tapered roller bearing to the ABMA boundary plan: 63.5 mm bore (2.5 in), 120 mm outside diameter and 29.794 mm assembled width T (4.724 × 1.173 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 142 kN, C0 177 kN, grease limiting speed 3,000 r/min, oil speed 4,000 r/min, mass about 1430 g. It is an open, separable cone/cup set with a pressed-steel cage.
Are the cone and cup of 4T-483/472 interchangeable separately?
Yes — ABMA inch parts are individually interchangeable: the 483 cone or the 472 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 142/177 kN ratings change with the cup.
What is the difference between 4T-483/472 and a metric ISO 355 tapered bearing?
4T-483/472 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 63.5×120×29.794 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-483/472 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 483/472 references; the 4T spelling is retained among this page's search aliases.
Why does 4T-483/472 list two speeds, 3,000 and 4,000 r/min?
The lower figure, 3,000 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-483/472 at 4,000 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.