50mm Sizes

Diameter: 2 inTread: 1-11/16 inStem: 7/16 x 7/8 in (most)Capacity: 75 lb per caster

Shepherd 50mm sizes casters in nylon. Nylon is the most common tread on these Shepherd 50mm sizes casters, rated 75 lb per caster. Sets of 5 Shepherd 50mm sizes casters list 375 lb combined. Brands: Shepherd.

Shepherd 50mm sizes casters by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Nylon		2 in	75 lb	-40°F to 250°F	low rolling effort on smooth floors, handles wet areas

Ratings are for single casters of Shepherd 50mm sizes casters, from product fields [S1].

Choosing Shepherd 50mm sizes casters

Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]. Among Shepherd 50mm sizes casters, a 75 lb caster then suits about 225 lb.
Stem: the most common stem on Shepherd 50mm sizes casters is 7/16 x 7/8 in; 3/8 x 1 in also appear; measure thread size and length, or the tube inside diameter, on the old caster.
Floor: on Shepherd 50mm sizes casters, nylon suits smooth concrete and heavy loads, but is loud and hard on tile and wood.
Rig: swivel Shepherd 50mm sizes casters are listed, with side lock brake options.

Shepherd 50mm sizes casters questions

How much weight can Shepherd 50mm sizes casters carry?

Single Shepherd 50mm sizes casters are rated 75 lb.

What stem do Shepherd 50mm sizes casters use?

Most Shepherd 50mm sizes casters list 7/16 x 7/8 in. Others: 3/8 x 1 in.

What wheel material is most common on Shepherd 50mm sizes casters?

Nylon leads on Shepherd 50mm sizes casters, rated 75 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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50mm Sizes

Shepherd 50mm sizes casters by tread

Choosing Shepherd 50mm sizes casters

Shepherd 50mm sizes casters questions

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