L45449-L45410 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The L45449-L45410 is a ANSI ABMA 19.2 radial bearing sized 29 x 50.292 x 14.224 mm (bore x OD x width). Verify dimensions against the official catalog before ordering.

Bearing dimension schematic Front view shows outer diameter D and bore d; side section shows width B. D = 50.292 mm d = 29 B = 14.224 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 29 mm, outer diameter D 50.292 mm, width B 14.224 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand NTN
Bore diameter d 29 mm
Outer diameter D 50.292 mm
Width B 14.224 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage steel
Basic dynamic load rating C 31 kN
Basic static load rating C0 35.5 kN
Limiting speed (mechanical) 7200 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 113 g
Manufacturer designation NTN 4T-L45449/L45410
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 1.142 in
Outer diameter D 1.98 in
Width B 0.56 in
ISO bore code 49
Radial section height (D−d)/2 10.6 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) 24 of 148
Bore above smallest 4t-inch-series size 16.3 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
L45449-410 SKF full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Identical ISO 15 envelope, seal and ratings band — standard interchange; re-verify precision class and clearance per supplier.

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 L45449-L45410 model number is decoded

The NTN 2203E inch table prints 4T-L45449/L45410 at 29 mm bore (1.142 in), 50.292 mm cup OD and 14.224 mm assembled T, with a grease limiting speed of 7,200 r/min and an oil ceiling of 9,600 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 L45449/L45410 without it. The 10.6 mm radial section over the 29 mm bore positions the contact line of the pair; abutment shoulders and spacers are dimensioned from that geometry, not from the bore alone. Housing fitment sequence for 4T-L45449/L45410: press the L45410 cup square into the 50.292 mm seat first, then bring the L45449 cone (on its 29 mm shaft) into adjustment — the two references are separate engineering parts that happen to ship as one set. Minimum load matters at speed: an unloaded 4T-L45449/L45410 run near 7,200 r/min lets the rollers skid; lightly spring-preload high-speed pair arrangements.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • mining and quarry conveyor drive pulleys
  • machine-tool headstocks on inch spindles
  • pump and blower drive shafts with combined load
  • truck and trailer axle hubs on inch-dimensioned axles

Known failure patterns

  • rib-face scoring when the thrust share of the combined load exceeds what the cone rib of this size carries
  • 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
  • cage damage from a mounting blow transmitted through the roller complement
  • fretting corrosion on a loose cone seat that creeps under rotating load

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • Hub and pinion positions of this 29 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-L45449/L45410.
  • The light L family at 29 mm bore (50.292×14.224 mm assembled) is one of several inch families sharing similar bores; cross-series swaps change OD, T and contact angle, so match the full L45449/L45410 reference at purchase.
  • Replacing one half of an adjusted pair without resetting end play negates the 14.224 mm T logic: re-adjust the set and re-verify the contact pattern rather than reusing the old spacer stack.
  • Replacing one half of an adjusted pair without resetting end play negates the 14.224 mm T logic: re-adjust the set and re-verify the contact pattern rather than reusing the old spacer stack.
  • Inch and metric bores collide on paper — 29 mm is 1.142 in, not a round metric size; a metric bearing that seems 0.1 mm off will not seat on the inch shaft.
  • The 31/35.5 kN ratings here are NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E figures for 4T-L45449/L45410; 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-L45449/L45410?

4T-L45449/L45410 is an inch-series single-row tapered roller bearing to the ABMA boundary plan: 29 mm bore (1.142 in), 50.292 mm outside diameter and 14.224 mm assembled width T (1.98 × 0.56 in). From NTN Ball and Roller Bearings CAT.No.2203E: C 31 kN, C0 35.5 kN, grease limiting speed 7,200 r/min, oil speed 9,600 r/min, mass about 113 g. It is an open, separable cone/cup set with a pressed-steel cage.

Are the cone and cup of 4T-L45449/L45410 interchangeable separately?

Yes — ABMA inch parts are individually interchangeable: the L45449 cone or the L45410 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 31/35.5 kN ratings change with the cup.

What is the difference between 4T-L45449/L45410 and a metric ISO 355 tapered bearing?

4T-L45449/L45410 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 29×50.292×14.224 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-L45449/L45410 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 L45449/L45410 references; the 4T spelling is retained among this page's search aliases.

Why does 4T-L45449/L45410 list two speeds, 7,200 and 9,600 r/min?

The lower figure, 7,200 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-L45449/L45410 at 9,600 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.