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Durastar MX polyurethane on nylon wheels

This collection holds MX with polyurethane treads, made to replace worn wheels on carts, dollies, racks, and equipment. Wheels in this collection range from 1,600 to 3,000 lb per wheel. Wheels in this category range from 6 up to 10 inches in diameter with 2-1/2 to 3 in tread widths. Polyurethane (poly or urethane) treads are quiet, floor safe, and resist water and many chemicals. Match the bore, hub length, diameter, and tread width before you order. Order the axle and spacers if the old ones are worn. 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. Check the floor type and the heaviest load the cart will carry before you choose. Call or email CasterHQ with the part number from the old unit if you need help matching it. Polyurethane aisle: polyurethane casters. Caster hub: heavy duty casters.

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Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per wheel.

Durastar MX polyurethane on nylon wheels by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per wheel Listed temperature Where it fits
Nylon 6, 8 and 10 in 1,600 to 3,000 lb Up to 180°F low rolling effort on smooth floors, handles wet areas

Ratings are for single wheels of Durastar MX polyurethane on nylon wheels, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
6 x 2-1/2 in nylon 1,600 lb
6 x 3 in nylon 2,000 lb
8 x 2-1/2 in nylon 2,000 lb
8 x 3 in nylon 2,500 lb
10 x 2-1/2 in nylon 2,200 lb
10 x 3 in nylon 3,000 lb

Choosing Durastar MX polyurethane on nylon wheels

  1. Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-wheel cart [S2]. Among Durastar MX polyurethane on nylon wheels, a 2,500 lb wheel then suits about 7,500 lb, and the strongest at 3,000 lb about 9,000 lb.
  2. Floor: on Durastar MX polyurethane on nylon wheels, nylon suits smooth concrete and heavy loads, but is loud and hard on tile and wood.

Durastar MX polyurethane on nylon wheels questions

How much weight can Durastar MX polyurethane on nylon wheels carry?

Single Durastar MX polyurethane on nylon wheels are rated 1,600 to 3,000 lb.

What wheel material is most common on Durastar MX polyurethane on nylon wheels?

Nylon leads on Durastar MX polyurethane on nylon wheels, rated 1,600 to 3,000 lb per wheel.

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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