5" x 2" Polyurethane Casters

Diameter: 5 inTread: 2 inPlate: 4 x 4-1/2 inCapacity: 800 to 1,100 lb per caster

This page lists 5 x 2 in red polyurethane on iron casters. Polyurethane on cast iron cores is the most common tread here, rated 800 to 1,100 lb per caster. Sets of 4 list 4,000 lb combined.

5 x 2 in red polyurethane on iron casters by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Polyurethane	Cast iron	5 in	800 to 1,100 lb	40°F to 180°F	quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing

Ratings are for single casters of 5 x 2 in red polyurethane on iron casters, from product fields [S1].

Choosing 5 x 2 in red polyurethane on iron casters

Load: plan on three casters carrying a four-caster cart [S2]; 5 x 2 in red polyurethane on iron casters rated 1,100 lb each then carry about 3,300 lb.
Mount: most 5 x 2 in red polyurethane on iron 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 red polyurethane on iron casters, polyurethane protects finished floors and runs quietly; check the rating if the cart also crosses rough concrete.
Rig: swivel and rigid 5 x 2 in red polyurethane on iron casters are listed, with side lock brake, total lock brake and top lock brake options.

Related to 5 x 2 in red polyurethane on iron casters: red poly on iron casters.

5 x 2 in red polyurethane on iron casters questions

How much weight can 5 x 2 in red polyurethane on iron casters carry?

Single 5 x 2 in red polyurethane on iron casters are rated 800 to 1,100 lb.

What top plate do 5 x 2 in red polyurethane on iron casters use?

Most 5 x 2 in red polyurethane on iron casters use 4 x 4-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on 5 x 2 in red polyurethane on iron casters?

Polyurethane leads on 5 x 2 in red polyurethane on iron casters, rated 800 to 1,100 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" Polyurethane Casters

5 x 2 in red polyurethane on iron casters by tread

Choosing 5 x 2 in red polyurethane on iron casters

5 x 2 in red polyurethane on iron casters questions

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