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All measurements indicate the wheel diameter by the tread width.
The below capacity ranges indicate the working (dynamic) load that each caster will support. A safety factor should be included in your formula to determine your required load rating per caster.
W/(C-1)=R W is total weight needed to move. C is total number of casters required. R is ideal load rating, with safety factor built in. Divide the total load weight by one less caster than you will use to safely determine load rating.
Plate dimensions shown are overall mounting plate size.
When replacing existing casters, select the closest plate size and verify bolt-hole compatibility.
BHP = Bolt Hole Pattern, shown under each plate.
Capacity shown is per caster (per wheel for wheels).














Mold-on rubber casters with rubber bonded to an iron hub, from CasterHQ and Hamilton. 4 to 8 x 2 in, rated 350 to 600 lb per caster, swivel and rigid.








| Size | CasterHQ swivel / rigid | Hamilton swivel / rigid |
|---|---|---|
| 4 x 2 in | 400 / 400 lb | Not stocked |
| 5 x 2 in | 450 / 400 lb | 350 / 350 lb |
| 6 x 2 in | 550 / 550 lb | 410 / 410 lb |
| 8 x 2 in | 600 / 600 lb | 500 / 500 lb |
Product fields [S1]. Hamilton models list -30 to 160°F [S2].
A solid rubber wheel is rubber all the way through. Mold-on rubber is bonded to an iron hub, so the hub carries the load and the tread will not spin on the core. OneMonroe lists mold-on rubber at about 70 Shore A and -30 to 160°F [S3], and Acorn's guide puts mold-on rubber in a 140 to 2,800 lb range across sizes [S4].
Wheels only: rubber wheels.
A caster whose rubber tread is molded and bonded directly to an iron hub, so the tread cannot slip on the core.
On this page, 350 to 600 lb per caster depending on size and maker.
Yes. The rubber tread is quieter than polyurethane, nylon or metal.
The CasterHQ models use a 4 x 4-1/2 in plate. Check the Hamilton listings for their plate size.
Jordan Wilson, CasterHQ · reviewed October 20, 2026 · 844-439-4335 · info@casterhq.com
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