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Durastar EX polyurethane on steel wheels

This collection holds EX with polyurethane and metal treads, made to replace worn wheels on carts, dollies, racks, and equipment. Wheels in this collection range from 3,000 to 6,000 lb per wheel. Wheels in this category range from 6 up to 12 inches in diameter with 3 to 4 in tread widths. Polyurethane (poly or urethane) treads are quiet, floor safe, and resist water and many chemicals. Metal wheels roll with low effort and handle debris and heat. They are loud and can mark finished floors. Match the bore, hub length, diameter, and tread width before you order. Order the axle and spacers if the old ones are worn. 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. Polyurethane aisle: polyurethane casters. Caster hub: heavy duty casters.

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Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per wheel.

Durastar EX polyurethane on steel wheels by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per wheel Listed temperature Where it fits
Polyurethane Steel 6, 8, 10 and 12 in 3,000 to 6,000 lb -45°F to 180°F quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing

Ratings are for single wheels of Durastar EX polyurethane on steel wheels, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
6 x 3 in polyurethane 3,000 lb
8 x 3 in polyurethane 3,500 lb
10 x 3 in polyurethane 4,000 lb
12 x 3 in polyurethane 4,500 lb
12 x 4 in polyurethane 6,000 lb

Choosing Durastar EX polyurethane on steel wheels

  1. Load: plan on three wheels carrying a four-wheel cart [S2]; at 4,500 lb each, a common rating here, that is about 13,500 lb, and the 6,000 lb top rating covers about 18,000 lb.
  2. Floor: on Durastar EX polyurethane on steel wheels, polyurethane protects finished floors and runs quietly; check the rating if the cart also crosses rough concrete.

Durastar EX polyurethane on steel wheels questions

How much weight can Durastar EX polyurethane on steel wheels carry?

Single Durastar EX polyurethane on steel wheels are rated 3,000 to 6,000 lb.

What wheel material is most common on Durastar EX polyurethane on steel wheels?

Polyurethane leads on Durastar EX polyurethane on steel wheels, rated 3,000 to 6,000 lb per wheel.

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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