Durastar heavy duty casters

This collection holds Heavy Duty Casters with polyurethane, metal and nylon wheels, built for shop carts, equipment, and material handling carts that move heavier loads. Casters in this collection range from 450 to 2,500 lb per caster. Wheels in this category range from 4 up to 12 inches in diameter with 2 to 3 in tread widths. The collection includes swivel and rigid models. Kingpinless swivels hold up better under shock and repeat loads. 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. Nylon rolls easily, resists water and many chemicals, and is hard, so it is loud on rough 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. Polyurethane aisle: polyurethane casters. Wheel hub: replacement wheels.

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Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per caster.

Durastar heavy duty casters by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Polyurethane	Steel and Polyolefin	4 to 12 in	700 to 2,500 lb	-45°F to 180°F	quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing
Nylon		4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 in	800 to 2,500 lb	Up to 180°F	low rolling effort on smooth floors, handles wet areas
Rubber		4 to 12 in	500 to 1,300 lb	-45°F to 180°F	cushioned and quiet on finished floors
Ductile iron	Steel	4 to 12 in	1,500 to 2,500 lb	-45°F to 800°F	heavy loads with better impact strength than cast iron
Phenolic		4, 5, 6, 8 and 12 in	800 to 2,500 lb	Up to 250°F	hard and easy rolling on smooth, dry floors
Semi-steel		4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 in	700 to 2,500 lb	-45°F to 800°F	rough floors, heat and heavy loads

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

Wheel sizes

Wheel	Treads	Rated
4 x 2 in	polyurethane, phenolic and rubber	450 to 1,500 lb
5 x 2 in	polyurethane, nylon and phenolic	500 to 1,500 lb
6 x 2 in	polyurethane, nylon and phenolic	600 to 2,000 lb
6 x 3 in	polyurethane, ductile iron and nylon	750 to 2,500 lb
8 x 2 in	polyurethane, nylon and phenolic	675 to 2,000 lb
8 x 3 in	polyurethane, ductile iron and rubber	900 to 2,500 lb
10 x 3 in	nylon, semi-steel and rubber	1,100 to 2,500 lb
12 x 3 in	polyurethane, rubber and ductile iron	1,300 to 2,500 lb

Choosing Durastar heavy duty casters

Load: plan on three casters carrying a four-caster cart [S2]; Durastar heavy duty casters rated 2,500 lb each then carry about 7,500 lb.
Mount: most Durastar heavy duty casters use a 4 x 4-1/2 in top plate; 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in and 4-1/2x6-1/4 in plates are listed too; match the bolt holes on your frame to the plate before ordering.
Floor: on Durastar heavy duty casters, polyurethane and rubber are kinder to tile and finished floors; nylon, ductile iron, phenolic and semi-steel roll easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
Rig: swivel and rigid Durastar heavy duty casters are listed.
Heat: among Durastar heavy duty 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.

Related to Durastar heavy duty casters: industrial casters, S40 series and 3 in wide tread plate casters.

Durastar heavy duty casters questions

How much weight can Durastar heavy duty casters carry?

Single Durastar heavy duty casters are rated 500 to 2,500 lb; most fall between 1,000 and 2,500 lb.

What top plate do Durastar heavy duty casters use?

Most Durastar heavy duty casters use 4 x 4-1/2 in. Other plates on Durastar heavy duty casters: 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in and 4-1/2x6-1/4 in.

What wheel material is most common on Durastar heavy duty casters?

Polyurethane leads on Durastar heavy duty casters, rated 700 to 2,500 lb per caster. Among Durastar heavy duty casters, nylon is next at 800 to 2,500 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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BHP: 2-5/8” X 3-5/8” (Slotted to 3” x 3”)

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BHP: 3-3/8" x 5-1/4" slotted to 4-1/8" x 6-1/8"

BHP: 4-1/8" x 6" slotted to 4-1/2" x 6-1/8"

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