16" dia. Pneumatic Casters

The below capacity ranges indicate the working (dynamic) load that each caster will support. A safety factor should be included in your formula to determine your required load rating per caster.

W/(C-1)=R W is total weight needed to move. C is total number of casters required. R is ideal load rating, with safety factor built in. Divide the total load weight by one less caster than you will use to safely determine load rating.

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Diameter: 16 inTread: 5-1/8 inPlate: 6-1/8 x 7-1/2 in (most)Capacity: 2,900 lb per caster

16 in pneumatic casters in rubber. Rubber is the most common tread here, rated 2,900 lb per caster. Brands: Hamilton.

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Rubber		16 in	2,900 lb	-30°F to 120°F	cushioned and quiet on finished floors

Tread

Core

Wheel sizes

Rated per caster

Listed temperature

Where it fits

Rubber

16 in

2,900 lb

-30°F to 120°F

cushioned and quiet on finished floors

Choosing 16 in pneumatic casters

Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]; at 2,900 lb each, 16 in pneumatic casters suit a loaded cart of about 8,700 lb.

Mount: most 16 in pneumatic casters use a 6-1/8 x 7-1/2 in top plate; 5-1/2 x 7-1/2 in plates are listed too; match the bolt holes on your frame to the plate before ordering.

Floor: on 16 in pneumatic casters, rubber protects finished floors and runs quietly; check the rating if the cart also crosses rough concrete.

Rig: swivel and rigid 16 in pneumatic casters are listed.

16 in pneumatic casters questions

How much weight can 16 in pneumatic casters carry?

Single 16 in pneumatic casters are rated 2,900 lb.

What top plate do 16 in pneumatic casters use?

Most 16 in pneumatic casters use 6-1/8 x 7-1/2 in. Other plates on 16 in pneumatic casters: 5-1/2 x 7-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on 16 in pneumatic casters?

Rubber leads on 16 in pneumatic casters, rated 2,900 lb per caster.

Jordan Wilson, CasterHQ · reviewed October 20, 2026 · 844-439-4335 · info@casterhq.com

Sources

[S1] CasterHQ product fields (rated load, diameter, width, wheel and core material, temperature range, mount) and product descriptions for the items on this page, pulled October 20, 2026.

[S2] Preferred Equipment casters and wheels quick guide PDF (prefeq.com): load sizing on one less caster, wheel types and floor notes.

BHP: 1-3/4″ × 2-7/8″, slotted to 3″

BHP: 1-3/4″ × 2-15/16″ slotted to 2-3/8″ × 3-3/8″

BHP: 2-5/8” X 3-5/8” (Slotted to 3” x 3”)

BHP: 2-7/16" x 4-15/16" slotted to 3-3/8" x 5-1/4"

(3″ Wide Casters), Industry-Standard

BHP: 3-3/8" x 5-1/4" slotted to 4-1/8" x 6-1/8"

BHP: 4-1/8" x 6" slotted to 4-1/2" x 6-1/8"

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