48685-48620 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents
The 48685-48620 is a ANSI ABMA 19.2 radial bearing sized 142.875 x 200.025 x 41.275 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | NTN |
| Bore diameter d | 142.875 mm |
| Outer diameter D | 200.025 mm |
| Width B | 41.275 mm |
| Material | GCr15 |
| Seal / shield | open |
| Internal clearance | CN |
| Tolerance class | P0 |
| Cage | steel |
| Basic dynamic load rating C | 265 kN |
| Basic static load rating C0 | 490 kN |
| Limiting speed (mechanical) | 1600 rpm |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
| Mass | 3890 g |
| Manufacturer designation | NTN 4T-48685/48620 |
| 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 | 5.625 in |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter D | 7.875 in |
| Width B | 1.625 in |
| ISO bore code | — |
| Radial section height (D−d)/2 | 28.6 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) | 139 of 148 |
| Bore above smallest 4t-inch-series size | 130.175 mm |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48685 | 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 48685-48620 model number is decoded
In NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E, the order number 4T-48685/48620 denotes the pure-numeric inch family of NTN inch tapered roller bearings — cone 48685 and cup 48620 delivered as a matched, separable pair of 142.875 mm bore and 200.025 mm outside diameter. 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 48685/48620 without it. The 1.9 kN of dynamic capacity per millimetre of bore summarises the 265 kN rating over the 142.875 mm bore — sanity-check any interchange candidate against this ratio and the 41.275 mm T. Housing fitment sequence for 4T-48685/48620: press the 48620 cup square into the 200.025 mm seat first, then bring the 48685 cone (on its 142.875 mm shaft) into adjustment — the two references are separate engineering parts that happen to ship as one set. Back-to-back (O) and face-to-face (X) arrangements of two 4T-48685/48620 sets react differently to shaft bending; choose the orientation for the moment load before locking shoulder geometry.
Typical equipment & failure modes
Common applications
- heavy press and forging-machine drive shafts
- port-crane travel and hoist gearboxes
- cement-plant mill and kiln drive trains
- large shredder and recycler main shafts
Known failure patterns
- rib-face scoring when the thrust share of the combined load exceeds what the cone rib of this size carries
- 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
- fretting corrosion on a loose cone seat that creeps under rotating load
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- At 142.875 mm bore the 4T-48685/48620 set is adjusted with hydraulic nuts or measured shims on mill and crane positions; manual torque methods cannot control preload at the 265 kN C level.
- The pure-numeric inch family at 142.875 mm bore (200.025×41.275 mm assembled) is one of several inch families sharing similar bores; cross-series swaps change OD, T and contact angle, so match the full 48685/48620 reference at purchase.
- ABMA makes the 142.875×200.025 mm envelope interchangeable, not the ratings: NTN prints 265/490 kN for this execution and another make of the same number can differ in roller complement.
- ABMA makes the 142.875×200.025 mm envelope interchangeable, not the ratings: NTN prints 265/490 kN for this execution and another make of the same number can differ in roller complement.
- Open 4T-48685/48620 sets have no seals: a hub or gearbox needs external sealing or the 1,600 r/min grease figure is meaningless once water reaches the cone rib.
- The 265/490 kN ratings here are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E figures for 4T-48685/48620; 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-48685/48620?
4T-48685/48620 is an inch-series single-row tapered roller bearing to the ABMA boundary plan: 142.875 mm bore (5.625 in), 200.025 mm outside diameter and 41.275 mm assembled width T (7.875 × 1.625 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 265 kN, C0 490 kN, grease limiting speed 1,600 r/min, oil speed 2,100 r/min, mass about 3890 g. It is an open, separable cone/cup set with a pressed-steel cage.
Are the cone and cup of 4T-48685/48620 interchangeable separately?
Yes — ABMA inch parts are individually interchangeable: the 48685 cone or the 48620 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 265/490 kN ratings change with the cup.
What is the difference between 4T-48685/48620 and a metric ISO 355 tapered bearing?
4T-48685/48620 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 142.875×200.025×41.275 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-48685/48620 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 48685/48620 references; the 4T spelling is retained among this page's search aliases.
Why does 4T-48685/48620 list two speeds, 1,600 and 2,100 r/min?
The lower figure, 1,600 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-48685/48620 at 2,100 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.