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Plate Mount

Diameter: 2 inTread: 1-3/16 inCapacity: 80 lb per caster
2 in plate mount casters with polyolefin wheels. Polyolefin is the most common tread here, rated 80 lb per caster. Sets of 4 list 320 lb combined. Brands: Shepherd.

2 in plate mount casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Polyolefin 2 in 80 lb -40°F to 180°F wet and chemical areas, light to medium loads

Ratings are for single casters of 2 in plate mount casters, from product fields [S1].

Choosing 2 in plate mount casters

  1. Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]. A 80 lb caster from this page then suits about 240 lb, and the strongest at 80 lb about 240 lb.
  2. Floor: on 2 in plate mount casters, polyolefin suits smooth concrete and heavy loads, but is loud and hard on tile and wood.

2 in plate mount casters questions

How much weight can 2 in plate mount casters carry?

Single 2 in plate mount casters are rated 80 lb.

What wheel material is most common on 2 in plate mount casters?

Polyolefin leads on 2 in plate mount casters, rated 80 lb per caster.

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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