Genesis Series

Diameter: 3 to 4 inTread: 1 and 1-1/4 inStem: 4 x 1-1/4 in (most)Capacity: 110 to 225 lb per caster

This page lists Shepherd Genesis series casters with rubber treads. Rubber on polyolefin cores is the most common tread on these Shepherd Genesis series casters, rated 110 to 225 lb per caster in 3 and 4 in. Brands: Shepherd.

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3 types

Match the stem: type, diameter, thread and length. How to measure a stem →

Shepherd Genesis series casters by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Rubber	Polyolefin	3 and 4 in	110 to 225 lb	Up to 180°F	cushioned and quiet on finished floors

Ratings are for single casters of Shepherd Genesis series casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel	Treads	Rated
3 x 1 in	rubber	110 lb
4 x 1-1/4 in	rubber	225 lb

Choosing Shepherd Genesis series casters

Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]; at 225 lb each, Shepherd Genesis series casters suit a loaded cart of about 675 lb.
Stem: the most common stem on Shepherd Genesis series casters is 4 x 1-1/4 in; 7/16 x 7/8 in also appear; measure thread size and length, or the tube inside diameter, on the old caster.
Floor: on Shepherd Genesis series casters, rubber protects finished floors and runs quietly; check the rating if the cart also crosses rough concrete.
Rig: rigid and swivel Shepherd Genesis series casters are listed, with side lock brake options.

Related to Shepherd Genesis series casters: industrial casters, 4 x 1-1/4 in rubber casters and 3 x 1 in rubber casters.

Shepherd Genesis series casters questions

How much weight can Shepherd Genesis series casters carry?

Single Shepherd Genesis series casters are rated 110 to 225 lb; most fall between 110 and 225 lb.

What stem do Shepherd Genesis series casters use?

Most Shepherd Genesis series casters list 4 x 1-1/4 in. Others: 7/16 x 7/8 in.

What wheel material is most common on Shepherd Genesis series casters?

Rubber leads on Shepherd Genesis series casters, rated 110 to 225 lb per caster.

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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