Timken 6301 Bearing — Specifications, Dimensions & Cross-Reference

The Timken 6301 is a deep groove ball bearing manufactured by Timken. It belongs to the 6300 series and features dimensions of 12 × 37 × 12 mm (bore × OD × width). This bearing has a dynamic load rating of 9,750 N and a static load rating of 4,150 N, making it suitable for light-duty applications.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions
Bore Diameter (d)12 mm
Outside Diameter (D)37 mm
Width (B)12 mm
Weight0.058 kg
Performance
Dynamic Load Rating (Cr)9,750 N
Static Load Rating (C₀r)4,150 N
Limiting Speed (Grease)19,000 rpm
Limiting Speed (Oil)24,000 rpm
💡 Application Note: The 6300 series bearings are commonly used in heavy-duty electric motors, mining equipment, construction machinery, and industrial gearboxes.

Brand Cross-Reference — 6301 Equivalents

The following bearings from other manufacturers are interchangeable with the Timken 6301. All share identical dimensions (12×37×12mm) and comparable load ratings:

BrandPart NumberDynamic Load (N)Static Load (N)
TimkenTimken 6301 ✦9,7504,150
Timken Timken 6301 9,750 4,150
SKF SKF 6301 9,750 4,150
NTN NTN 6301 9,750 4,150
NACHI NACHI 6301 9,750 4,150
KOYO KOYO 6301 9,750 4,150
FAG FAG 6301 9,750 4,150
NSK NSK 6301 9,750 4,150
NTN NTN 6301 9,750 4,150
SKF SKF 6301 9,750 4,150

Available Variants

The Timken 6301 base bearing is available in these configurations:

Timken 6301-ZZ-C3
"Double shielded
Timken 6301-ZZ
Double metal shielded
Timken 6301-NR
Open with snap ring
Timken 6301-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
Timken 6301-2RS-C3
"Double sealed
Timken 6301-2RS
Double rubber sealed
Timken 6301
Open (no seal/shield)
Timken 6301-NR
Open with snap ring
Timken 6301-ZZ-C3
Double shielded, C3 clearance
Timken 6301-2RS-C3
Double sealed, C3 clearance
Timken 6301-C3
Open, C3 clearance
Timken 6301-2Z
Double metal shielded (ISO)
Timken 6301-ZZ
Double metal shielded
Timken 6301-2RS
Double rubber sealed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of the Timken 6301?

The Timken 6301 has a bore diameter of 12mm, outside diameter of 37mm, and width of 12mm. It weighs 0.058kg.

What is the load capacity of the Timken 6301?

The dynamic load rating (Cr) is 9,750 N and the static load rating (C₀r) is 4,150 N. The maximum recommended speed is 19,000 rpm with grease lubrication or 24,000 rpm with oil lubrication.

What bearings are equivalent to Timken 6301?

The 6301 is manufactured by multiple brands including SKF, NTN, NSK, FAG, Timken, KOYO, and NACHI. All versions share the same 12×37×12mm dimensions and are interchangeable in most applications. See the cross-reference table above for detailed comparisons.