5" x 2" Nylon Casters | 900 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.

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Nylon		5 in	900 lb	-40°F to 210°F	low rolling effort on smooth floors, handles wet areas

Tread

Core

Wheel sizes

Rated per caster

Listed temperature

Where it fits

Nylon

5 in

900 lb

-40°F to 210°F

low rolling effort on smooth floors, handles wet areas

Choosing 5 x 2 in nylon casters

Load: plan on three casters carrying a four-caster cart [S2]; 5 x 2 in nylon casters rated 900 lb each then carry about 2,700 lb.

Mount: most 5 x 2 in nylon casters use a 4 x 4-1/2 in top plate; check the bolt spacing on your frame against the plate size.

Floor: on 5 x 2 in nylon casters, nylon suits smooth concrete and heavy loads, but is loud and hard on tile and wood.

Rig: swivel and rigid 5 x 2 in nylon casters are listed.

Related to 5 x 2 in nylon casters: nylon casters.

5 x 2 in nylon casters questions

How much weight can 5 x 2 in nylon casters carry?

Single 5 x 2 in nylon casters are rated 900 lb.

What top plate do 5 x 2 in nylon casters use?

Most 5 x 2 in nylon casters use 4 x 4-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on 5 x 2 in nylon casters?

Nylon leads on 5 x 2 in nylon casters, rated 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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5" x 2" Nylon Casters · 900 lb

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Choosing 5 x 2 in nylon casters

5 x 2 in nylon casters questions

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