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Dolly Casters — Replacement Caster Sets up to 1,400 lb

Dolly casters and replacement caster sets for furniture, appliance, panel, and equipment dollies. Set-of-4 swivel and total-locking casters from 600 to 1,400 lb capacity, in polyurethane, rubber, and phenolic wheels. Direct replacements for common four-wheel dolly frames. Stocked at our Mansfield, TX facility.

Set-of-4 Caster Kits 600 to 1,400 lb Capacity Swivel & Total-Lock Options Polyurethane, Rubber & Phenolic 99% Same or Next-Day Ship

Dolly Caster Set Comparison

Compare set-of-4 configurations by wheel size, material, and capacity. All sets ship same day.

Wheel Size Material Capacity (Set) Configurations Best For
3" x 1-1/4" Semi-Steel 1,400 lb All-swivel, 2-S/2-R, all-locking Heavy appliance dollies, machinery moves
4" x 1-1/4" Semi-Steel 1,400 lb All-swivel, 2-S/2-R, all-locking Heaviest furniture and shop dollies
5" x 1-1/4" Semi-Steel 1,400 lb All-swivel, 2-S/2-R, all-locking Roll-over thresholds, uneven floors
3" x 1-1/4" Solid Polyurethane 1,000–1,200 lb All-swivel Non-marking, finished floors
4" x 1-1/4" TPR Rubber 1,200 lb All-swivel Quiet, non-marking, finished floors
3" x 1-1/4" Hard Rubber 1,100 lb All-swivel Quiet rolling, light shock absorption
3" - 5" TPR Light Duty 225–315 lb (each) Swivel, top-lock brake Light furniture, light cargo carts

How to Choose

1. Total Dolly Load Capacity

Add cargo weight + dolly deck weight. Divide by 4 casters, then add 30% safety margin for shock loads from thresholds and floor seams. Semi-steel sets hit 1,400 lb total (350 lb each) and handle heaviest dolly applications. TPR and rubber sets target 900-1,260 lb total for light-to-medium dolly use.

2. Wheel Size by Floor Condition

Smooth warehouse concrete: 3″ works fine. Door thresholds, expansion joints, light debris: 4″ minimum. Uneven floors, gravel transitions, outdoor pads: 5″ required. Larger wheels roll over obstacles with less push-force. Trade-off — bigger wheels raise deck height.

3. Material by Floor Type

Semi-steel: rolls on rough concrete, may mark finished floors. TPR rubber: quiet, non-marking, good for finished commercial floors. Solid polyurethane: non-marking, abrasion-resistant, longest service life. Hard rubber: balance of quiet and capacity. Match material to dolly's typical operating environment.

4. Swivel Configuration

All-swivel (4S): tightest turning radius, easiest sideways maneuvering. 2-swivel/2-rigid (2S2R): tracks straight in aisles, easier to push long distances. All-locking total brake (4S-TLB): for parked dollies that must stay put. Match config to how the dolly is used — storage vs transport vs precision positioning.

Engineer Tip: Replacement caster sets are sold complete with mounting bolts and washers sized for 2-3/8″ x 3-5/8″ standard dolly top plates. If your existing dolly has different bolt-hole spacing, measure and confirm before ordering — the most common reason for return is plate-pattern mismatch, not capacity. Photograph the existing caster mount and email info@casterhq.com for a fitment check.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a dolly caster set?

A matched set of 4 casters sold together with hardware, designed to mount on a furniture, appliance, or shop dolly. Sets come in all-swivel (4 swivel), 2-swivel/2-rigid (for straight-line tracking), or all-locking-swivel (with brakes) configurations. All sets in this collection use the standard 2-3/8″ x 3-5/8″ top plate that fits most commercial dolly frames.

What size casters do I need for a dolly?

3″ wheels for smooth floors and light cargo (under 1,000 lb), 4″ for door thresholds and medium loads (1,000-1,400 lb), 5″ for uneven floors, outdoor surfaces, or heavy industrial dollies. Larger wheels reduce push-force on rough surfaces but raise the dolly deck height by approximately 1/2″-1″ per inch of wheel diameter.

How much weight can a dolly caster set hold?

Semi-steel sets-of-4 in this collection hit 1,400 lb total (350 lb per caster). Polyurethane sets reach 1,000-1,200 lb, TPR rubber sets 900-1,260 lb, hard rubber 1,100 lb. Always size with 30% headroom over your actual load to account for shock peaks when crossing thresholds.

Should I use all-swivel or 2-swivel/2-rigid?

All-swivel for maneuvering in tight spaces (warehouse aisles, dock corners, furniture rooms). 2-swivel/2-rigid for long straight pushes (loading docks, hallways) — the rigid rear casters track straight while the swivel front steers. All-locking for parked dollies that must not roll under load.

Are these sets non-marking?

TPR rubber, solid polyurethane, and hard rubber wheels are non-marking and safe for finished commercial floors. Semi-steel wheels may leave slight gray streaks on light-colored finished floors but are fine on concrete, asphalt, and unfinished surfaces. For showrooms and retail floors, specify TPR or polyurethane.

What plate size do these casters use?

All sets in this collection use the industry-standard 2-3/8″ x 3-5/8″ top plate with 1-3/4″ x 3″ bolt-hole pattern. This is the most common dolly mounting pattern in North America. If your dolly uses a different plate size, contact engineering at info@casterhq.com or 844-439-4335 with measurements for cross-reference.

Do dolly caster sets include mounting bolts?

Yes — every set ships with 16 mounting bolts (4 per caster), washers, and lock nuts sized for 1/4″ or 5/16″ bolt holes on the standard dolly plate. Hardware is grade 5 zinc-plated steel. No additional fasteners required for standard installation.

Can I mix wheel sizes on the same dolly?

No — all 4 casters on a dolly must be identical size and configuration. Mixing sizes creates uneven deck height and tilts the dolly toward the smaller wheels, concentrating load on those 2 casters and causing premature failure. If replacing, replace all 4 with the same set.

Set-of-4 SpecialistsComplete dolly caster sets with matched hardware. No mixing wrong bolts, washers, or lock nuts — everything ships in one box.
Same-Day Ship from TexasStock dolly caster sets ship same day from Mansfield, TX before 3pm CT. Two-day delivery to most US locations.
Cross-Reference SupportReplacing worn casters? Photograph the existing mount, email info@casterhq.com, and we’ll match plate size and capacity from our cross-reference catalog.
Engineer Support844-439-4335 for dolly load analysis, wheel size selection, and configuration guidance. Real engineers, no scripts.

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