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DuraStar 8" x 2-1/2" Polyurethane Casters · Up to 1,500 lb · 6"–10" · Nylon

This collection holds Polyurethane On Glass Filled Nylon Mx 23mm Thick Tread casters, built for shop carts, equipment, and material handling carts that move heavier loads. Casters in this collection are rated 1,500 lb per caster. Wheels in this category range from 6 up to 10 inches in diameter with a 2-1/2 in tread width. The collection includes swivel and rigid models. Polyurethane (poly or urethane) treads are quiet, floor safe, and resist water and many chemicals. Nylon rolls easily, resists water and many chemicals, and is hard, so it is loud on rough floors. Match plate size, bolt pattern, and overall height before you order. Choose swivel casters when the cart must turn in place and rigid casters for straight travel. Read the listing for the exact wheel size, overall height, and mount shown. Confirm the load rating printed on the title before you order. Polyurethane aisle: polyurethane casters. Wheel hub: replacement wheels.

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Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per caster.

Durastar 8 x 2-1/2 in polyurethane casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Nylon 6, 8 and 10 in 1,500 lb Up to 180°F low rolling effort on smooth floors, handles wet areas

Ratings are for single casters of durastar 8 x 2-1/2 in polyurethane casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

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

Choosing durastar 8 x 2-1/2 in polyurethane casters

  1. Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]; at 1,500 lb each, durastar 8 x 2-1/2 in polyurethane casters suit a loaded cart of about 4,500 lb.
  2. Mount: most durastar 8 x 2-1/2 in polyurethane casters use a 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in top plate; check the bolt spacing on your frame against the plate size.
  3. Floor: on durastar 8 x 2-1/2 in polyurethane casters, nylon suits smooth concrete and heavy loads, but is loud and hard on tile and wood.
  4. Rig: swivel and rigid durastar 8 x 2-1/2 in polyurethane casters are listed.

Durastar 8 x 2-1/2 in polyurethane casters questions

How much weight can durastar 8 x 2-1/2 in polyurethane casters carry?

Single durastar 8 x 2-1/2 in polyurethane casters are rated 1,500 lb.

What top plate do durastar 8 x 2-1/2 in polyurethane casters use?

Most durastar 8 x 2-1/2 in polyurethane casters use 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in.

What wheel material is most common on durastar 8 x 2-1/2 in polyurethane casters?

Nylon leads on durastar 8 x 2-1/2 in polyurethane casters, rated 1,500 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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