General Duty Casters | 125 to 300 lb

Diameter: 2 to 4 inTread: 1, 1-1/8 and 1-1/4 inPlate: 3-1/8 x 4-1/8 in (most)Capacity: 125 to 300 lb per caster

This page lists general duty casters with rubber and steel treads. Rubber is the most common tread on these general duty casters, rated 125 to 300 lb per caster in 2, 2-1/2, 3 and 4 in. Other treads: steel 125 to 300 lb.

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Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per caster.

General duty casters by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Rubber		2, 2-1/2, 3 and 4 in	125 to 300 lb	-40°F to 160°F	cushioned and quiet on finished floors
Steel		2, 2-1/2, 3 and 4 in	125 to 300 lb		heavy loads and track

Ratings are for single casters of general duty casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel	Treads	Rated
2 x 1 in	rubber and steel	125 lb
2-1/2 x 1-1/8 in	rubber and steel	175 to 200 lb
3 x 1-1/8 in	steel	200 to 250 lb
3 x 1-1/4 in	rubber	250 lb
4 x 1-1/4 in	rubber and steel	300 lb

Choosing general duty casters

Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]; at 300 lb each, general duty casters suit a loaded cart of about 900 lb.
Mount: most general duty casters use a 3-1/8 x 4-1/8 in top plate; 4 x 5-1/8 in and 1-7/8 x 2-9/16 in plates are listed too; check the bolt spacing on your frame against the plate size.
Floor: on general duty casters, rubber is kinder to tile and finished floors; steel rolls easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
Rig: swivel and rigid general duty casters are listed, with side lock brake options.

Related to general duty casters: industrial casters, rubber casters and industrial casters.

General duty casters questions

How much weight can general duty casters carry?

Single general duty casters are rated 125 to 300 lb; most fall between 125 and 300 lb.

What top plate do general duty casters use?

Most general duty casters use 3-1/8 x 4-1/8 in. Other plates on general duty casters: 4 x 5-1/8 in and 1-7/8 x 2-9/16 in.

What wheel material is most common on general duty casters?

Rubber leads on general duty casters, rated 125 to 300 lb per caster. Among general duty casters, steel is next at 125 to 300 lb.

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.

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