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Hamilton Leader casters

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This collection holds Leader casters with metal wheels, built for light carts, racks, and stands. Casters in this collection range from 120 to 200 lb per caster. Wheels in this category are 2-1/2 inches in diameter with 1 to 1-1/8 in tread widths. The collection includes swivel and rigid models. Metal wheels roll with low effort and handle debris and heat. They are loud and can mark finished floors. Common uses include food service, bakeries, hospitals, schools, laboratories, and material handling carts. 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. Read the listing for the exact wheel size, overall height, and mount shown. Confirm the load rating printed on the title before you order. Measure the old wheel or caster before you buy. Forged steel aisle: forged steel casters. Wheel hub: replacement wheels.

Hamilton Leader casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Rubber 2-1/2 in 120 to 175 lb cushioned and quiet on finished floors
Cast iron 2-1/2 in 200 lb heat, chips and heavy loads on rough floors

Ratings are for single casters of Hamilton Leader casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
2-1/2 x 1 in cast iron 200 lb
2-1/2 x 1-1/8 in rubber 120 to 175 lb

Choosing Hamilton Leader casters

  1. Load: plan on three casters carrying a four-caster cart [S2]; Hamilton Leader casters rated 200 lb each then carry about 600 lb.
  2. Mount: most Hamilton Leader casters use a 2-3/4 x 3-3/4 in top plate; 2 x 3-3/4 in plates are listed too; check the bolt spacing on your frame against the plate size.
  3. Floor: on Hamilton Leader casters, rubber is kinder to tile and finished floors; cast iron rolls easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
  4. Rig: rigid and swivel Hamilton Leader casters are listed.

Hamilton Leader casters questions

How much weight can Hamilton Leader casters carry?

Single Hamilton Leader casters are rated 120 to 200 lb.

What top plate do Hamilton Leader casters use?

Most Hamilton Leader casters use 2-3/4 x 3-3/4 in. Other plates on Hamilton Leader casters: 2 x 3-3/4 in.

What wheel material is most common on Hamilton Leader casters?

Rubber leads on Hamilton Leader casters, rated 120 to 175 lb per caster. Among Hamilton Leader casters, cast iron is next at 200 lb.

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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