Home Improvement Store Casters

Diameter: 4 to 10 inTread: 1-1/4, 2 and 3 inPlate: 4 x 4-1/2 inCapacity: 200 to 1,250 lb per caster

Home improvement store casters and wheels in polyurethane, rubber, phenolic and pneumatic. Polyurethane on polyolefin and cast iron cores is the most common tread here, rated 250 to 1,250 lb per caster in 5, 6 and 8 in. Other treads: rubber 200 to 600 lb, phenolic 800 to 1,250 lb and pneumatic 650 lb. Replacement wheels are listed too, rated 250 to 1,400 lb each. Brands: P&H.

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3 types

Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per caster.

Home improvement store casters and wheels by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Polyurethane	Polyolefin and Cast iron	5, 6 and 8 in	250 to 1,250 lb	-30°F to 140°F	quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing
Rubber	Cast iron and Polyolefin	5, 6 and 8 in	200 to 600 lb	-40°F to 180°F	cushioned and quiet on finished floors
Phenolic		4 and 6 in	800 to 1,250 lb	Up to 250°F	hard and easy rolling on smooth, dry floors
Pneumatic		10 in	650 lb		rough ground, outdoors, fragile loads
Cast iron		6 in	Not listed		heat, chips and heavy loads on rough floors

Ratings are for single casters of home improvement store casters and wheels, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel	Treads	Rated
5/16 x 2-1/4 in
4 x 2 in	phenolic	800 lb
5 x 1-1/4 in	polyurethane and rubber	200 to 250 lb
6 x 2 in	polyurethane, rubber and phenolic	500 to 1,250 lb
8 x 2 in	rubber and polyurethane	600 to 1,400 lb
10 x 3 in	pneumatic	650 lb

Choosing home improvement store casters and wheels

Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]. A 900 lb caster from this page then suits about 2,700 lb, and the strongest at 1,250 lb about 3,750 lb.
Mount: most home improvement store casters and wheels use a 4 x 4-1/2 in top plate; check the bolt spacing on your frame against the plate size.
Floor: on home improvement store casters and wheels, polyurethane, rubber and pneumatic are kinder to tile and finished floors; phenolic and cast iron roll easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
Rig: swivel and rigid home improvement store casters and wheels are listed, with side lock brake options.

Related to home improvement store casters and wheels: industrial casters, shopping carts and lumber carts.

Home improvement store casters and wheels questions

How much weight can home improvement store casters and wheels carry?

Single home improvement store casters and wheels are rated 200 to 1,250 lb; most fall between 250 and 900 lb.

What top plate do home improvement store casters and wheels use?

Most home improvement store casters and wheels use 4 x 4-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on home improvement store casters and wheels?

Polyurethane leads on home improvement store casters and wheels, rated 250 to 1,250 lb per caster. Among home improvement store casters and wheels, rubber is next at 200 to 600 lb.

Are replacement wheels sold for home improvement store casters and wheels?

Yes. Wheel-only listings for home improvement store casters and wheels are here, sized 5, 6 and 8 in; check the axle diameter and hub length on the old wheel.

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.

BHP: 1-3/4″ × 2-7/8″, slotted to 3″

BHP: 1-3/4″ × 2-15/16″ slotted to 2-3/8″ × 3-3/8″

BHP: 2-5/8” X 3-5/8” (Slotted to 3” x 3”)

BHP: 2-7/16" x 4-15/16" slotted to 3-3/8" x 5-1/4"

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

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