Contractor Prefab & Jobsite Cart Casters

This collection holds Contractor Prefab & Jobsite Cart Casters with polyurethane, phenolic and rubber wheels, built for shop carts, equipment, and material handling carts that move heavier loads. Casters in this collection range from 400 to 2,500 lb per caster. Wheels in this category range from 4 up to 8 inches in diameter with 2 to 3 in tread widths. The collection includes swivel, rigid, and brake models. Kingpinless swivels hold up better under shock and repeat loads. 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. Rubber wheels are quiet, cushion the load, and protect floors. Choose swivel casters when the cart must turn in place and rigid casters for straight travel. Polyurethane aisle: polyurethane casters. Wheel hub: replacement wheels.

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

Contractor prefab & jobsite cart casters by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Polyurethane	Aluminum	5, 6 and 8 in	800 to 1,500 lb	-45°F to 180°F	quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing
Rubber	Polyolefin	4 and 8 in	250 to 400 lb	-20°F to 160°F	cushioned and quiet on finished floors
Phenolic		4, 6 and 8 in	800 to 2,500 lb	-50°F to 250°F	hard and easy rolling on smooth, dry floors
Semi-steel		8 in	1,250 lb	-45°F to 600°F	rough floors, heat and heavy loads

Ratings are for single casters of contractor prefab & jobsite cart casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel	Treads	Rated
4 x 2 in	rubber and phenolic	250 to 800 lb
5 x 2 in	polyurethane	1,500 lb
6 x 2 in	polyurethane and phenolic	800 to 1,250 lb
8 x 2 in	rubber, semi-steel and polyurethane	400 to 1,250 lb
8 x 3 in	phenolic	2,500 lb

Choosing contractor prefab & jobsite cart casters

Load: plan on three casters carrying a four-caster cart [S2]; at 1,500 lb each, a common rating here, that is about 4,500 lb, and the 2,500 lb top rating covers about 7,500 lb.
Mount: most contractor prefab & jobsite cart casters use a 4 x 4-1/2 in top plate; 4 x 11 in and 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in plates are listed too; match the bolt holes on your frame to the plate before ordering.
Floor: on contractor prefab & jobsite cart casters, polyurethane and rubber are kinder to tile and finished floors; phenolic and semi-steel roll easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
Rig: swivel and rigid contractor prefab & jobsite cart casters are listed.
Heat: among contractor prefab & jobsite cart casters, the highest listed range is -45°F to 600°F on semi-steel; check the temperature field on each listing before oven or hot-room use.

Contractor prefab & jobsite cart casters questions

How much weight can contractor prefab & jobsite cart casters carry?

Single contractor prefab & jobsite cart casters are rated 250 to 2,500 lb; most fall between 800 and 1,500 lb.

What top plate do contractor prefab & jobsite cart casters use?

Most contractor prefab & jobsite cart casters use 4 x 4-1/2 in. Other plates on contractor prefab & jobsite cart casters: 4 x 11 in and 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in.

What wheel material is most common on contractor prefab & jobsite cart casters?

Polyurethane leads on contractor prefab & jobsite cart casters, rated 800 to 1,500 lb per caster. Among contractor prefab & jobsite cart casters, rubber is next at 250 to 400 lb.

Are replacement wheels sold for contractor prefab & jobsite cart casters?

Yes. Wheel-only listings for contractor prefab & jobsite cart casters are here, sized 8 in; measure bore and hub length before you order.

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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