5″ x 1-1/2″ Casters & Wheels · Replacement Match · 240 to 750 lb

This collection holds 5 in x 1-1/2 in Casters & Wheels with polyurethane, phenolic and metal treads, made to replace worn wheels on carts, dollies, racks, and equipment. Wheels in this collection range from 150 to 7,000 lb per wheel. Wheels in this category are 5 inches in diameter with 1 to 1-1/2 in tread widths. Polyurethane (poly or urethane) treads are quiet, floor safe, and resist water and many chemicals. Phenolic rolls easily on smooth floors and handles dry heat, oil, and grease, but it is not made for water or washdown. It suits warehouse carts, toolboxes, and tool carts, and it is loud on rough floors. Metal wheels roll with low effort and handle debris and heat. They are loud and can mark finished floors. Order the axle and spacers if the old ones are worn. Read the listing for the exact wheel size, overall height, and mount shown. Polyurethane aisle: polyurethane casters. Caster hub: heavy duty casters.

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Rubber and polyurethane favor floor protection; phenolic and steel favor heavy capacity. Compare materials →

5″ x 1-1/2″ Casters & Wheels: buying guide

5 x 1-1/2 in casters and wheels in polyolefin, polyurethane and phenolic, 5 in wheels, rated 240 to 750 lb per wheel.

Diameter 5 inTread 1-1/2 inPlate 4 x 4-1/2 in (most)240 to 750 lb per wheel

5 x 1-1/2 in casters and wheels by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per wheel	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Polyolefin		5 in	385 to 450 lb	-20°F to 200°F	wet and chemical areas, light to medium loads
Polyurethane	Steel and Cast iron	5 in	240 to 700 lb	-5°F to 160°F	quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing
Phenolic		5 in	600 lb	Up to 250°F	hard and easy rolling on smooth, dry floors
Rubber	Cast iron	5 in	240 to 450 lb	-30°F to 160°F	cushioned and quiet on finished floors
Steel		5 in	750 lb	-40°F to 320°F	heavy loads and track
Cast iron		5 in	700 lb	-40°F to 320°F	heat, chips and heavy loads on rough floors
Nylon		5 in	700 lb	-70°F to 550°F	low rolling effort on smooth floors, handles wet areas

Ratings are for single wheels of 5 x 1-1/2 in casters and wheels, from product fields [S1].

Choosing 5 x 1-1/2 in casters and wheels

Load: plan on three wheels carrying a four-wheel cart [S2]; at 700 lb each, a common rating here, that is about 2,100 lb, and the 750 lb top rating covers about 2,250 lb.
Mount: most 5 x 1-1/2 in casters and wheels use a 4 x 4-1/2 in top plate; 3-1/8 x 4-1/8 in and 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in plates are listed too; match the bolt holes on your frame to the plate before ordering.
Floor: on 5 x 1-1/2 in casters and wheels, polyurethane and rubber are kinder to tile and finished floors; polyolefin, phenolic, steel, cast iron and nylon roll easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
Rig: swivel and rigid 5 x 1-1/2 in casters and wheels are listed, with side lock brake options.
Heat: among 5 x 1-1/2 in casters and wheels, the highest listed range is -70°F to 550°F on nylon; check the temperature field on each listing before oven or hot-room use.

5 x 1-1/2 in casters and wheels questions

How much weight can 5 x 1-1/2 in casters and wheels carry?

Single 5 x 1-1/2 in casters and wheels are rated 240 to 750 lb; most fall between 450 and 700 lb.

What top plate do 5 x 1-1/2 in casters and wheels use?

Most 5 x 1-1/2 in casters and wheels use 4 x 4-1/2 in. Others listed: 3-1/8 x 4-1/8 in and 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in.

What wheel material is most common on 5 x 1-1/2 in casters and wheels?

Polyolefin leads on 5 x 1-1/2 in casters and wheels, rated 385 to 450 lb per wheel. Polyurethane is next at 240 to 700 lb.

Are complete casters listed with 5 x 1-1/2 in casters and wheels?

Yes. Complete casters are on this page too, rated 150 to 800 lb each; compare the wheel size and bore with your 5 x 1-1/2 in casters and wheels before ordering.

How long do 5 x 1-1/2 in casters and wheels take to ship?

Lead time on 5 x 1-1/2 in casters and wheels depends on brand and model: Hamilton builds many of its models here to order, typically 4 to 6 weeks, and Hamilton models stocked for Pronto Ship go out faster.

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.
[S3] Hamilton Caster catalog, PRONTO star marks for stocked models (hamiltoncaster.com/catalog.pdf), checked October 20, 2026.

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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”)

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