M86647-610 bearing: complete specifications & equivalents

The M86647-610 is a ISO 355 radial bearing sized 28.575 x 64.292 x 21.433 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 = 64.292 mm d = 28.575 B = 21.433 mm side section front view
Principal dimensions: bore d 28.575 mm, outer diameter D 64.292 mm, width B 21.433 mm. Schematic, not to scale.

Specification table

ParameterValue
Brand SKF
Bore diameter d 28.575 mm
Outer diameter D 64.292 mm
Width B 21.433 mm
Material GCr15
Seal / shield open
Internal clearance CN
Tolerance class P0
Cage steel, stamped ribbon (J-type)
Basic dynamic load rating C 60.4 kN
Basic static load rating C0 61 kN
Fatigue load limit Pu 6.8 kN
Reference speed (thermal) 8500 rpm
Limiting speed (mechanical) 11000 rpm
Operating temperature -40 to +120 °C
Mass 350 g
Manufacturer designation SKF M 86647/610
Standard ISO 355
Catalog version SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.2 inch single-row TRB
Last verified 2026-09-28

Source: catalog reference (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.2 inch single-row TRB) · extracted 2026-09-28

Parameters extracted from the official SKF Rolling Bearings catalogue (SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.2 inch single-row TRB); SKF® and SKF Explorer® are trademarks of AB SKF, used here for identification only — mpnbase is not an authorized SKF distributor. Boundary dimensions are ISO 15 interchangeable; current production values may differ, verify at skf.com.

Dimensions in inches & M86600-series range

Bore d 1.125 in
Outer diameter D 2.531 in
Width B 0.844 in
ISO bore code —
Radial section height (D−d)/2 17.9 mm
Smallest bore in M86600-series 28.575 mm
Largest outer diameter in M86600-series 64.292 mm
Width range across M86600-series 21.433–21.433 mm
Bore position in M86600-series (smallest first) 1 of 2
Bore above smallest M86600-series size 0 mm

Cross references & equivalents

Equivalent modelBrandMatch levelNote
M86647-M86610 NTN 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.
M86647-610 Timken full
Dimensions and internal design equivalent — standard interchange.
Same inch-series cone/cup boundary envelope (d/D/T); load ratings and speed limits are brand-specific and may differ.

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 M86647-610 model number is decoded

The M86600-series series assigns 28.575 mm bore, 64.292 mm OD and 21.433 mm width to M86647; the cone and cup references are not interchangeable with other inch-series pairs even when the bore matches, because the cup profile and rib geometry are series-specific. The SKF catalogue adds the ISO 355 dimension-series code after the bare number (e.g. ); it is the dimensional series, not a separate part number. With C 60.4 kN and C0 61 kN, the M86647 pair-sizing check is dominated by the axial share: keep the equivalent load P below the rating at the required L10, remembering one bearing alone cannot cover reversing thrust at 11,000 r/min. A single M86647 locates the shaft in one axial direction only; mount it against a second bearing in O (back-to-back) or X (face-to-face) arrangement, and set the running clearance by the mounting procedure — not by feel. Dimensional interchange map: within the M8600 series at 28.575 mm bore, the 64.292 mm OD and 21.433 mm width are fixed by the ISO 355 plan, so any same-code bearing from another brand shares the mounting envelope; the 17.9 mm section height distinguishes this family from a 302 or 322 of the same bore, and the 350 g mass is the minimum—sealed or snap-ring executions add rotating weight above that catalogue baseline. Cone versus cup responsibility in M86647: the M 86647 cone carries the 28.575 mm bore, rollers and pressed-steel cage; the 610 cup carries the 64.292 mm OD raceway, the roller-seating rib and the outer press-fit surface. The two references are not interchangeable halves.SKF M 86647/610 belongs to the SKF single-row tapered roller range — the 28.575 mm bore entry in the inch M86600-series, dimensioned 64.292 mm OD and 21.433 mm wide.

Typical equipment & failure modes

Common applications

  • differential and pinion drives
  • pump and compressor shafts
  • machine-tool spindles
  • machine-tool spindles

Known failure patterns

  • cup or cone misalignment when the separable rings are not seated square during mounting
  • loose cup rotation in the housing when the specified press fit is not achieved
  • false brinelling on idle paired sets exposed to machine vibration
  • roller large-end smearing against the cone rib after EP lubricant film failure
  • cage pocket scoring when the bearing starts cold with grease of too-high base-oil viscosity
  • rolling-contact fatigue spalling after the rated L10 life is exceeded

Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute

  • On this 28.575 mm bore, interference and temperature rise consume clearance inside a preloaded pair; calculate the residual clearance after mounting and at operating temperature — an over-tight M86647 pair heats, loses setting control and smears the roller-rib contact.
  • The M86600-series inch series at 28.575 mm bore (64.292×21.433 mm) follows the Timken cone/cup convention; substitutions must match both the cone and cup reference exactly — interchanging with another series or a metric 3xxxx bearing of the same bore changes OD, width and contact angle, so re-run the pair setting and shoulder-diameter checks before swapping.
  • The tapered contact angle creates an induced axial load under pure radial force; include it in the M86647 rating calculation (and account for it in both bearings of a pair) or the unloaded bearing skids its rollers.
  • O (back-to-back) pairs are stiffer against moments, X (face-to-face) pairs tolerate misalignment and thermal growth better; choosing the arrangement from the 2D drawing rather than the actual shaft thermal expansion is a common M86647 mounting error.
  • Never press both rings through the wrong element during fitting: force for an interference shaft seat goes through the cone only, or brinell marks on the 64.292 mm cup race release as noise within the first running hours.
  • The 60.4/61 kN ratings are SKF catalogue 17000 values for the basic execution; SKF can revise internal geometry without changing the order number, so keep the catalogue version (PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN, 2018) with the specification and re-verify for critical drives.
  • SKF lists several executions of M86647 (basic, B steeper angle, Q/J2 clearance variants); they are not interchangeable order numbers — quote the full SKF M 86647/610 designation when purchasing and match the execution to the mounting arrangement.

Frequently asked questions

How does the M86647 inch-series designation work?

Inch-series tapered roller bearings use a Timken-style cone/cup convention: the number before the slash identifies the cone (inner ring with roller and cage assembly), the number after the slash identifies the cup (outer ring), and the M86600-series code marks the dimensional series. The metric dimensions 28.575×64.292×21.433 mm are the converted equivalents of the original inch boundary dimensions.

What do the cone and cup numbers in M86647 mean?

The cone number (before the slash) identifies the inner ring, rollers and cage; the cup number (after the slash) identifies the outer ring. Both are quoted together because a single-row tapered roller bearing is a matched separable pair — the cone and cup are ground to work together and are not interchangeable with arbitrary other parts. The series prefix (M86600-series) groups sizes that share the same boundary-dimension plan.

Can a single M86647 take axial load in both directions?

No — one single-row tapered roller bearing reacts thrust in one direction only, and under radial load its contact angle induces an axial force. Use two bearings as a matched pair: O (back-to-back) for a rigid, moment-resisting arrangement, X (face-to-face) where thermal expansion must be tolerated, or tandem where one-direction thrust is shared.

How does M86647 compare with a ball bearing of the same bore?

A tapered roller bearing has line contact and a steep contact angle: much higher combined axial-plus-radial capacity and shock resistance than a ball bearing of the same bore, at the cost of speed, one-direction thrust, mandatory pairing for reversing loads and a minimum axial load requirement. A ball bearing cannot be dropped into a combined-load M86647 position and vice versa — verify load direction, Fa/Fr ratio and speed before substituting.

What shaft and housing fits suit M86647?

For a rotating shaft under normal load, seat the cone on a k5 shaft fit; the cup is usually a loose-to-transition fit in the housing so it can creep slightly and distribute wear. Chamfer and shoulder diameters must clear the bearing rings so the 21.433 mm-wide cup seats square; the mounting setting (end play or preload) is set by the axial position of the cup relative to the cone.

Reviewed & verified by the MPN Base engineering desk against source catalog SKF PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN (Oct 2018), ch. 8.2 inch single-row TRB on 2026-09-28. Read our editorial & correction policy.