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3" Casters - 03 Series Low Profile - up to 500 Lbs

These 3 in low profile casters carry machines, fixtures, and low carts where height is tight. Casters in this collection are rated 500 lb per caster. The wheel is 3 x 1-3/4 in polyolefin, in swivel and rigid models. Polyolefin resists water and many chemicals. It is hard, so it is loud on rough floors. Match plate size, bolt pattern, and overall height before you order. Choose swivel casters when the cart must turn in place, rigid casters for straight travel, and add a brake when the cart needs to stay put. Capacities below are per caster unless a listing says set. Read the listing for the exact wheel size, overall height, and mount shown. Confirm the load rating printed on the title before you order. Measure the old wheel or caster before you buy. Check the floor type and the heaviest load the cart will carry before you choose. Low profile aisle: low profile casters. 05 series: 3 casters 05 series low profile.

3 in low profile 03 Series casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Polyolefin 3 in 500 lb -40°F to 180°F wet and chemical areas, light to medium loads

Ratings are for single casters of 3 in low profile 03 Series casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
3 x 1-3/4 in polyolefin 500 lb
3 x 1-13/16 in polyolefin 500 lb

Choosing 3 in low profile 03 Series casters

  1. Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]; at 500 lb each, 3 in low profile 03 Series casters suit a loaded cart of about 1,500 lb.
  2. Mount: most 3 in low profile 03 Series casters use a 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in top plate; check the bolt spacing on your frame against the plate size.
  3. Floor: on 3 in low profile 03 Series casters, polyolefin suits smooth concrete and heavy loads, but is loud and hard on tile and wood.
  4. Rig: swivel 3 in low profile 03 Series casters are listed.

3 in low profile 03 Series casters questions

How much weight can 3 in low profile 03 Series casters carry?

Single 3 in low profile 03 Series casters are rated 500 lb.

What top plate do 3 in low profile 03 Series casters use?

Most 3 in low profile 03 Series casters use 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in.

What wheel material is most common on 3 in low profile 03 Series casters?

Polyolefin leads on 3 in low profile 03 Series casters, rated 500 lb per caster.

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.

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