
Precision-engineered for demanding agricultural field planting, seed openers, gauge wheels, and disc coulters, the 203KR2 heavy-duty sealed agricultural ball bearing features exact physical dimensions of 15.883mm Bore (0.6253" / approx. 5/8") x 40mm Outer Diameter (1.575") x 12mm Ring Width (0.472"). Built with heavy-duty multi-lip contact rubber seals and pre-packed with premium wide-temperature grease to eliminate daily field maintenance while locking out abrasive soil grit, mud, fertilizer dust, and moisture. Direct OEM replacement for John Deere AA82881 / AN100425, Case IH 666624R1, Ford / New Holland 222279, and Great Plains 822-011C.
β¦ Technical Specifications & OEM Interchange Matrix
Bearing Part Number: 203KR2 (Heavy-Duty Sealed Planter Bearing)
Precise Physical Dimensions:
Inner Diameter (Bore - d): 15.883 mm (0.6253 in / approx. 5/8 in)
Outer Diameter (OD - D): 40 mm (1.575 in)
Width (B): 12 mm (0.472 in)
OEM Equipment Replacements:
John Deere OEM: AA82881, AN100425
Case IH OEM: 666624R1
Ford / New Holland OEM: 222279
Great Plains OEM: 822-011C
β‘ Structural Advantages & Heavy-Duty Performance
Maintenance-Free Sealed Protection: Factory pre-lubricated with high-grade wide-temperature agricultural grease, eliminating daily field greasing while preventing lubricant washout during heavy field operations.
Heavy-Duty Multi-Lip Sealing: High-performance contact rubber seals create a solid barrier against moisture, mud, abrasive soil grit, and fertilizer dust contamination.
Vacuum-Degassed GCr15 Chrome Steel: Manufactured from premium high-carbon chromium steel (AISI 52100) for maximum dynamic load capacity and superior fatigue resistance under continuous field shock.
Precision Bore Alignment: Manufactured to exact 15.883mm tolerances for optimal shaft seating, smooth rotation, and minimal fretting corrosion.
π Agricultural Machinery Deployment & Usage Scenarios
John Deere, Case IH & Great Plains Equipment: Direct fit replacement component for John Deere row crop planters, seed openers, Case IH tillage machinery, and Great Plains grain drills.
Planters & Seed Drills: Essential replacement bearing for row crop planters, seed openers, gauge wheels, and disc coulter hub assemblies requiring a 15.883mm (approx. 5/8") bore bearing.
Ford / New Holland Machinery: Compatible with Ford and New Holland grain drills, seeders, and tillage attachments.
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