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Leveling Casters

These leveling casters, also called retractable or pop-up casters, roll a machine into place and then lower a foot so the weight sits on the pad instead of the wheel. Singles in this collection range from about 330 to 4,400 lb per caster. Sets of four are rated from about 880 to 6,600 lb per set. Wheel sizes run about 1-3/4 to 4 in, mostly nylon, with some polyurethane (poly or urethane) Extrathane treads. Plate mounts are common; some models use a threaded stem or an M12 tapped mount. Always compare per-caster ratings to set totals before you size a load. Match the plate or thread to your frame and check overall height with the pad down. Use the pad when the machine must stay put after you roll it into place. Capacities below are per caster unless a listing says set. General industrial plate casters: heavy duty casters. Utility cart plates: cart casters.

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Leveling Casters: buying guide

Leveling casters, also called retractable or pop-up casters, that roll a machine into place and then set it down on a foot. Blickle singles rated 330 to 4,400 lb each and CasterHQ LV series sets of four rated 880 to 6,600 lb.

1-3/4 to 4 in wheels330 to 4,400 lb per casterSets to 6,600 lbPlate, stem and M12 mounts
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Blickle leveling casters combine a nylon or Extrathane polyurethane wheel with an integrated truck lock and a top plate, and are sold one at a time [S1]. CasterHQ LV series casters use a die-cast aluminum frame, a steel swivel head and an internal leveling mechanism with a dial and rubber foot pad, and most are sold as sets of four [S1].

CasterHQ LV series sets

Wheel Part number Per caster Per set of 4 Mount
1-3/4 x 13/16 in nylon TP9340 440 lb 880 lb See listing
2 x 7/8 in nylon TP9360, TP-60 600 lb 2,400 lb Plate, stem or M12 tapped
2 x 7/8 in nylon, ratchet RP93R60F 600 lb 2,400 lb Plate
2-1/2 x 1-3/16 in nylon TP9380 1,100 lb 4,400 lb Stem or plate
3 x 1-1/4 in nylon TP93100S 1,600 lb 6,400 lb Stem
About 2-7/8 in nylon TP93100 1,650 lb 6,600 lb Plate

From product titles and descriptions [S1]. TP-60 models are also sold singly at 600 lb, and several list -40 to 250°F.

Blickle singles

Wheel Rated load per caster Top plate
1-3/4 x 11/16 in nylon 400 lb 55 x 55 mm (2-3/16 in)
2 x 15/16 in nylon 550 lb 73 x 73 mm (2-7/8 in)
2-31/64 x 1-1/8 in nylon 1,100 lb 90 x 90 mm (3-9/16 in)
2-53/64 x 1-1/4 in nylon 1,650 or 2,200 lb 95 x 95 mm (3-3/4 in)
3 x 1-1/4 in nylon, single or dual wheel 660 lb single, 1,320 lb dual 100 x 85 mm (3-15/16 x 3-3/8 in) on the single
3-1/8 x 1-1/8 in Extrathane polyurethane 330 or 400 lb 100 x 85 mm
4 x 1-9/16 in Extrathane polyurethane 505 lb 100 x 85 mm
3-9/16 x 2-5/32 in nylon 4,400 lb 100 x 100 mm (3-15/16 in)

From product fields and descriptions [S1].

Some Blickle Extrathane models have a fixed operating lever, and two have a fixed foot with a height-adjustable wheel instead [S1]. Read the listing to see which way yours works.

How to choose

  1. Work out the load per caster. Divide the machine weight by the number of casters. Compare that to the per-caster column, not the set rating.
  2. Match the mount. Blickle models here are top plate. CasterHQ LV models come in threaded stem, plate and M12 tapped versions.
  3. Check the height. Leveling casters add more height than plain casters. The LV series lists overall heights from about 2-13/16 in to 4-13/16 in [S1].
  4. Nylon or polyurethane. Nylon rolls easily on smooth concrete. Extrathane polyurethane is quieter and kinder to finished floors.

Leveling caster questions

How do retractable leveling casters work?

The machine rolls on the wheels. When it is in place, you lower the foot with the dial or lever so the foot takes the load and the machine stops moving.

Are leveling caster ratings per caster or per set?

It depends on the listing. Blickle ratings here are per caster. Most CasterHQ LV ratings are for a set of four, so the 4,400 lb TP9380 set is 1,100 lb per caster.

What is the strongest leveling caster on this page?

The Blickle 3-9/16 x 2-5/32 in nylon model is rated 4,400 lb per caster. The strongest set is the CasterHQ TP93100 at 6,600 lb for four casters.

Can I mount a leveling caster with a threaded stem?

Yes. Several CasterHQ LV models use a threaded stem, and the TP-60S uses an M12 tapped mount. Blickle models here use a top plate.

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 26, 2026.

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