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8" x 2" Rubber Casters · 600 lb · 4" x 4-1/2" Plate · Brake

Diameter: 8 inTread: 2 inPlate: 4 x 4-1/2 inCapacity: 600 lb per caster
This page lists 8 x 2 in rubber casters. Rubber on polyolefin cores is the most common tread on these 8 x 2 in rubber casters, rated 600 lb per caster.

8 x 2 in rubber casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Rubber Polyolefin 8 in 600 lb -40°F to 180°F cushioned and quiet on finished floors

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

Choosing 8 x 2 in rubber casters

  1. Load: plan on three casters carrying a four-caster cart [S2]; 8 x 2 in rubber casters rated 600 lb each then carry about 1,800 lb.
  2. Mount: most 8 x 2 in rubber casters use a 4 x 4-1/2 in top plate; measure bolt hole centers on the old plate and compare.
  3. Floor: on 8 x 2 in rubber casters, rubber protects finished floors and runs quietly; check the rating if the cart also crosses rough concrete.
  4. Rig: swivel and rigid 8 x 2 in rubber casters are listed, with side lock brake options.

8 x 2 in rubber casters questions

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

Single 8 x 2 in rubber casters are rated 600 lb.

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

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

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

Rubber leads on 8 x 2 in rubber casters, rated 600 lb per caster.

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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