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Ductile Steel Casters · 1,250 lb

This collection holds Ductile Steel Ds casters, built for shop carts, equipment, and material handling carts that move heavier loads. Casters in this collection are rated 1,250 lb per caster. Wheels in this category range from 4 up to 8 inches in diameter with a 2 in tread width. The collection includes swivel and rigid models. Forged steel wheels carry very heavy loads and handle impact, debris, and heat. They are loud and will mark finished floors. Match plate size, bolt pattern, and overall height before you order. Choose swivel casters when the cart must turn in place and rigid casters for straight travel. Read the listing for the exact wheel size, overall height, and mount shown. Confirm the load rating printed on the title before you order. Measure the old wheel or caster before you buy. Check the floor type and the heaviest load the cart will carry before you choose. Forged steel aisle: forged steel casters. Wheel hub: replacement wheels.

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4 types

Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per caster.

Durastar ductile steel casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Ductile iron Steel 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 1,250 lb -45°F to 800°F heavy loads with better impact strength than cast iron

Ratings are for single casters of Durastar ductile steel casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
4 x 2 in ductile iron 1,250 lb
5 x 2 in ductile iron 1,250 lb
6 x 2 in ductile iron 1,250 lb
8 x 2 in ductile iron 1,250 lb

Choosing Durastar ductile steel casters

  1. Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]; at 1,250 lb each, Durastar ductile steel casters suit a loaded cart of about 3,750 lb.
  2. Mount: most Durastar ductile steel casters use a 4 x 4-1/2 in top plate; measure bolt hole centers on the old plate and compare.
  3. Floor: on Durastar ductile steel casters, ductile iron suits smooth concrete and heavy loads, but is loud and hard on tile and wood.
  4. Rig: swivel and rigid Durastar ductile steel casters are listed.
  5. Heat: among Durastar ductile steel casters, the highest listed range is -45°F to 800°F on ductile iron; check the temperature field on each listing before oven or hot-room use.

Durastar ductile steel casters questions

How much weight can Durastar ductile steel casters carry?

Single Durastar ductile steel casters are rated 1,250 lb.

What top plate do Durastar ductile steel casters use?

Most Durastar ductile steel casters use 4 x 4-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on Durastar ductile steel casters?

Ductile iron leads on Durastar ductile steel casters, rated 1,250 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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