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.

Casters 20,001-30,000 lb Per Caster · 10-15 Tons · Dual Wheel

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Capacity: 22,000 lbDiameter: 20 inBrand: Hamilton

Hamilton's UMD line supplies the two casters here, a 20 x 9 in polyurethane dual swivel and the matching R-UMD2-2090POY rigid, rated 22,000 lb apiece. Two long handle steel ratchets rated 22,000 lb are also tagged here. These casters are listed for -30°F to 150°F and have no brake.

Casters 20,001-30,000 lb Per Caster: buying guide

The 20,001-30,000 lb tier sits between the 15-20 ton extreme range and the 30,000+ lb catalog ceiling. A four-caster platform carries 80,000-120,000 lb — large machine tools, powergen sub-assemblies, heavy fabrication and defense platforms. Hamilton's Ultra Maxi-Duty UMD2 and comparable dual-wheel builds serve this band.

What construction this tier demands

Dual-wheel kingpinless construction is effectively standard here — two wheels per caster split the 20,000-30,000 lb load across two contact patches, keeping wheel diameter and deck height manageable while the rating stays extreme. Dual-row tapered roller bearings carry the radial weight and cornering thrust together. Forged steel or heavy polyurethane-on-forged-core wheels; the choice is set by the floor.

Floor and movement reality

Standard concrete fails at this load. The minimum is 6-8 inch reinforced concrete; embedded steel rail is the spec for permanent travel paths. Movement is powered without exception — a tow vehicle sized to an 80,000-120,000 lb platform. Plan the floor and the tugger into the project from the start, not after the casters arrive.

Common questions

Single wheel or dual wheel?Dual wheel is the norm at this tier — it keeps deck height down and adds shock and side-load stability a single wide wheel can't match.

What lead time?These are made-to-order builds. Expect several weeks; send the application detail early.

What's above this tier?The 30,000+ lb engineered-build ceiling. See the 30,000+ lb tier and extreme-duty collections.

Engineering review recommended

Send load per caster, floor spec, and movement method — we'll match the dual-wheel build and confirm lead time.

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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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Casters 20,001-30,000 lb Per Caster · 10-15 Tons · Dual Wheel

Casters 20,001-30,000 lb Per Caster: buying guide

What construction this tier demands

Floor and movement reality

Common questions