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Medium-Light Casters · Up to 1,250 lb · Service & Shop Equipment

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Diameter: 3-1/4 to 8 inTread: 1-1/4, 1-1/2 and 2 inPlate: 4 x 4-1/2 in (most)Capacity: 240 to 1,250 lb per caster
Medium-light duty casters in polyurethane, rubber, phenolic and cast iron. Polyurethane on cast iron and aluminum cores is the most common tread here, rated 400 to 1,250 lb per caster in 3-1/4, 3-1/2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 in. Other treads: rubber 240 to 820 lb, phenolic 450 to 1,250 lb and cast iron 450 to 1,250 lb. Brands: Hamilton.

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Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per caster.

Medium-Light Casters: buying guide

Medium-light duty casters in polyurethane, rubber and phenolic, 3-1/4 to 8 in wheels, rated 240 to 1,250 lb per caster.

Diameter 3-1/4 to 8 inTread 1-1/4, 1-1/2 and 2 inPlate 4 x 4-1/2 in (most)240 to 1,250 lb per caster

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Medium-light duty casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Polyurethane Cast iron and Aluminum 3-1/4 to 8 in 400 to 1,250 lb -5°F to 160°F quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing
Rubber Polyolefin and Cast iron 3-1/2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 240 to 820 lb -40°F to 180°F cushioned and quiet on finished floors
Phenolic 3-1/4, 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 450 to 1,250 lb Up to 250°F hard and easy rolling on smooth, dry floors
Cast iron 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 450 to 1,250 lb -40°F to 320°F heat, chips and heavy loads on rough floors
Nylon 3-1/2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 350 to 1,100 lb -40°F to 210°F low rolling effort on smooth floors, handles wet areas
Polyolefin 3-1/2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 240 to 1,000 lb -20°F to 200°F wet and chemical areas, light to medium loads
Steel 3-1/2 in 1,000 lb -22°F to 750°F heavy loads and track

Ratings are for single casters of medium-light duty casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
3-1/4 x 2 in polyurethane and phenolic 575 to 1,000 lb
3-1/2 x 2 in polyurethane, nylon and steel 550 to 1,000 lb
4 x 1-1/2 in phenolic, cast iron and polyolefin 200 to 675 lb
4 x 2 in polyurethane, rubber and cast iron 300 to 1,000 lb
5 x 1-1/2 in polyolefin, phenolic and cast iron 240 to 750 lb
5 x 2 in polyurethane, rubber and nylon 350 to 1,250 lb
6 x 2 in polyurethane, rubber and phenolic 410 to 1,250 lb
8 x 2 in polyurethane, rubber and cast iron 500 to 1,250 lb

Choosing medium-light duty casters

  1. Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]. A 1,000 lb caster from this page then suits about 3,000 lb, and the strongest at 1,250 lb about 3,750 lb.
  2. Mount: most medium-light duty casters use a 4 x 4-1/2 in top plate; 2-1/2 x 3-5/8 in and 5 x 5-1/2 in plates are listed too; match the bolt holes on your frame to the plate before ordering.
  3. Floor: on medium-light duty casters, polyurethane and rubber are kinder to tile and finished floors; phenolic, cast iron, nylon, polyolefin and steel roll easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
  4. Rig: swivel and rigid medium-light duty casters are listed, with side lock brake options.
  5. Heat: among medium-light duty casters, the highest listed range is -22°F to 750°F on steel; check the temperature field on each listing before oven or hot-room use.

Medium-light duty casters questions

How much weight can medium-light duty casters carry?

Single medium-light duty casters are rated 240 to 1,250 lb; most fall between 500 and 1,000 lb.

What top plate do medium-light duty casters use?

Most medium-light duty casters use 4 x 4-1/2 in. Other plates on medium-light duty casters: 2-1/2 x 3-5/8 in and 5 x 5-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on medium-light duty casters?

Polyurethane leads on medium-light duty casters, rated 400 to 1,250 lb per caster. Among medium-light duty casters, rubber is next at 240 to 820 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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