5 in Convertible Hand Truck Casters | 350 lb

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.

5" Convertible Hand Truck Caster [Universal]

These 5 in casters replace the rear casters on convertible hand trucks. Casters in this collection are rated 350 lb per caster. Wheels are 5 x 1-1/4 in polyurethane (poly or urethane) or TPR. The TPR model uses a .995 x 2-1/2 in round stem. Soft rubber or TPR tread is the better pick when the floor has chips or grit. Threaded stem, grip-ring, and expanding rubber stems for round and square tubing all appear on light-duty builds. Match the stem diameter and length to the old caster before you order. Capacities below are per caster unless a listing says set. Confirm the load rating printed on the title before you order. Read the listing for the exact wheel size, overall height, and mount shown. Measure the old wheel or caster before you buy. Verify the stem or plate matches your old unit before you buy. Hand truck aisle: hand truck parts. Stem aisle: stem casters.

5 in convertible hand truck casters by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Polyurethane	Polyolefin	5 in	350 lb		quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing
Rubber	Polyolefin	5 in	350 lb		cushioned and quiet on finished floors

Ratings are for single casters of 5 in convertible hand truck casters, from product fields [S1].

Choosing 5 in convertible hand truck casters

Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]; at 350 lb each, 5 in convertible hand truck casters suit a loaded cart of about 1,050 lb.

Floor: on 5 in convertible hand truck casters, polyurethane and rubber protect finished floors and run quietly; check the rating if the cart also crosses rough concrete.

Rig: swivel 5 in convertible hand truck casters are listed.

5 in convertible hand truck casters questions

How much weight can 5 in convertible hand truck casters carry?

Single 5 in convertible hand truck casters are rated 350 lb.

What wheel material is most common on 5 in convertible hand truck casters?

Polyurethane leads on 5 in convertible hand truck casters, rated 350 lb per caster. Among 5 in convertible hand truck casters, rubber is next at 350 lb.

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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5" Convertible Hand Truck Caster [Universal]

5 in convertible hand truck casters by tread

Choosing 5 in convertible hand truck casters

5 in convertible hand truck casters questions

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