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Clearance casters & limited stock deals

Diameter: 2 to 10 inTread: 7/8, 1-1/4 and 2 inPlate: 4 x 4-1/2 inCapacity: 50 to 2,400 lb per caster
Clearance casters & limited stock deals with polyurethane, rubber, nylon and ductile iron wheels. Polyurethane on polyolefin and cast iron cores is the most common tread on these clearance casters & limited stock deals, rated 100 to 1,100 lb per caster in 2-1/2, 3, 3-1/2, 4, 5 and 8 in. Also listed: rubber 50 to 350 lb and nylon 90 to 2,400 lb. Replacement wheels are listed too, rated 350 to 7,000 lb each. Sets of 4 clearance casters & limited stock deals list 1,000 to 4,400 lb combined. Brands: Shepherd and P&H.

Clearance casters & limited stock deals by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Polyurethane Polyolefin and Cast iron 2-1/2 to 8 in 100 to 1,100 lb -40°F to 180°F quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing
Rubber Polyolefin and Cast iron 2 to 10 in 50 to 350 lb -40°F to 180°F cushioned and quiet on finished floors
Nylon 2 in 90 to 2,400 lb -40°F to 250°F low rolling effort on smooth floors, handles wet areas
Ductile iron Steel 4 and 10 in Not listed Up to 800°F heavy loads with better impact strength than cast iron
Cast iron 3, 4, 6 and 8 in Not listed -45°F to 600°F heat, chips and heavy loads on rough floors
Steel 4 in 450 lb -40°F to 600°F heavy loads and track
Pneumatic 8 and 10 in 250 to 350 lb rough ground, outdoors, fragile loads

Ratings are for single casters of clearance casters & limited stock deals, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
2 x 7/8 in nylon and rubber 90 to 2,400 lb
3 x 1-1/4 in polyurethane and cast iron 300 to 350 lb
3-1/2 x 1-1/4 in polyurethane 300 lb
4 x 1-1/4 in polyurethane 250 to 300 lb
4 x 1-1/2 in steel and ductile iron 450 to 600 lb
4 x 2 in semi-steel, cast iron and ductile iron 600 to 1,500 lb
5 x 1-1/4 in polyurethane 350 lb
5 x 2 in polyurethane 1,100 lb

Choosing clearance casters & limited stock deals

  1. Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]. Among clearance casters & limited stock deals, a 600 lb caster then suits about 1,800 lb, and the strongest at 2,400 lb about 7,200 lb.
  2. Mount: most clearance casters & limited stock deals use a 4 x 4-1/2 in top plate; 73 x 73 mm (2-7/8 x 2-7/8) in plates are listed too; check the bolt spacing on your frame against the plate size.
  3. Floor: on clearance casters & limited stock deals, polyurethane, rubber and pneumatic are kinder to tile and finished floors; nylon, ductile iron, cast iron and steel roll easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
  4. Rig: swivel and rigid clearance casters & limited stock deals are listed, with total lock brake, side lock brake and top lock brake options.
  5. Heat: among clearance casters & limited stock deals, the highest listed range is up to 800°F on ductile iron; check the temperature field on each listing before oven or hot-room use.

Clearance casters & limited stock deals questions

How much weight can clearance casters & limited stock deals carry?

Single clearance casters & limited stock deals are rated 50 to 2,400 lb; most fall between 150 and 600 lb.

What top plate do clearance casters & limited stock deals use?

Most clearance casters & limited stock deals use 4 x 4-1/2 in. Other plates on clearance casters & limited stock deals: 73 x 73 mm (2-7/8 x 2-7/8) in.

What wheel material is most common on clearance casters & limited stock deals?

Polyurethane leads on clearance casters & limited stock deals, rated 100 to 1,100 lb per caster. Among clearance casters & limited stock deals, rubber is next at 50 to 350 lb.

Are replacement wheels sold for clearance casters & limited stock deals?

Yes. Wheel-only listings for clearance casters & limited stock deals are here, sized 3, 4, 6, 8 and 10 in; match the bore and hub length to your axle.

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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