8" x 2" Phenolic Casters

Diameter: 8 inTread: 2 inPlate: 4 x 4-1/2 inCapacity: 1,250 lb per caster

This page lists 8 x 2 in phenolic casters. Phenolic is the most common tread here, rated 1,250 lb per caster.

8 x 2 in phenolic casters by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Phenolic		8 in	1,250 lb	-50°F to 250°F	hard and easy rolling on smooth, dry floors

Ratings are for single casters of 8 x 2 in phenolic casters, from product fields [S1].

Load: plan on three casters carrying a four-caster cart [S2]; 8 x 2 in phenolic casters rated 1,250 lb each then carry about 3,750 lb.
Mount: most 8 x 2 in phenolic casters use a 4 x 4-1/2 in top plate; match the bolt holes on your frame to the plate before ordering.
Floor: on 8 x 2 in phenolic casters, phenolic suits smooth concrete and heavy loads, but is loud and hard on tile and wood.
Rig: swivel and rigid 8 x 2 in phenolic casters are listed, with side lock brake and total lock brake options.

How much weight can 8 x 2 in phenolic casters carry?

Single 8 x 2 in phenolic casters are rated 1,250 lb.

What top plate do 8 x 2 in phenolic casters use?

Most 8 x 2 in phenolic casters use 4 x 4-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on 8 x 2 in phenolic casters?

Phenolic leads on 8 x 2 in phenolic casters, rated 1,250 lb per caster.

Jordan Wilson, CasterHQ · reviewed October 20, 2026 · 844-439-4335 · info@casterhq.com

[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.