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6" x 2" Polyurethane Casters · 900 lb · 4" x 4-1/2" Plate

These 6 in poly on polyolefin casters fit shop carts, equipment, and material handling carts that move heavier loads. Casters in this collection are rated 900 lb per caster. Wheels are 6 x 2 in swivel, rigid, and brake models. Polyurethane on polyolefin wheels are quiet and floor safe at a low cost. The poly tread resists water and many cleaning chemicals. Softer polyurethane or soft rubber or TPR tread is the better pick when the floor has chips or grit. Match the 4 x 4-1/2 in plate, bolt pattern, and overall height before you order. Choose swivel casters when the cart must turn in place, rigid casters for straight travel, and add a brake when the cart needs to stay put. Read the listing for the exact wheel size, overall height, and mount shown. Confirm the load rating printed on the title before you order. Polyurethane wheel aisle: polyurethane wheels. Plate aisle: plate casters.

2 options in this exact size and spec. See all Caster Wheels › or call 844-439-4335 for a cross-reference.

The two casters

Caster Rated load Plate Temperature
6 x 2 in polyurethane swivel 900 lb 4 x 4-1/2 in -40 to 180°F
6 x 2 in polyurethane rigid 900 lb 4 x 4-1/2 in -40 to 180°F

Product fields [S1].

A common layout is two swivels at the handle end and two rigids at the far end. With four of these casters on a cart, size the load on three: 3 x 900 lb, or about 2,700 lb of cart and load [S2].

Why poly on polyolefin at this size

  • Floor friendly: the poly tread does not mark and is quieter than nylon, phenolic or iron.
  • No rust in the core: polyolefin does not rust, so mopping and occasional washdown are fine.
  • Easy push: a 6 in wheel rolls over cracks and floor joints better than a 4 or 5 in.

When to choose something else

6 x 2 in polyurethane caster questions

How much weight do these 6 in casters hold?

Each is rated 900 lb.

What plate do they use?

A 4 x 4-1/2 in top plate, the most common plate size for medium-duty carts.

Do they come with a brake?

No. Add a floor lock, or choose a braked 6 in caster from the polyurethane casters page.

Will polyolefin cores rust?

No. Polyolefin is a plastic and does not rust.

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.

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