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Polyurethane Casters · 700–1,250 lb

This collection holds Polyurethane On Steel Pu casters with metal and polyurethane wheels, built for shop carts, equipment, and material handling carts that move heavier loads. Casters in this collection range from 700 to 1,250 lb per caster. Wheels in this category range from 4 up to 8 inches in diameter with a 2 in tread width. The collection includes swivel and rigid models. Metal wheels roll with low effort and handle debris and heat. They are loud and can mark finished floors. Polyurethane (poly or urethane) treads are quiet, floor safe, and resist water and many chemicals. 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. Forged steel aisle: forged steel casters. Wheel hub: replacement wheels.

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Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per caster.

Durastar polyurethane on steel casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Polyurethane Steel 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 700 to 1,250 lb -45°F to 180°F quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing

Ratings are for single casters of Durastar polyurethane on steel casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
4 x 2 in polyurethane 700 lb
5 x 2 in polyurethane 1,000 lb
6 x 2 in polyurethane 1,200 lb
8 x 2 in polyurethane 1,250 lb

Choosing Durastar polyurethane on steel casters

  1. Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]; at 1,250 lb each, Durastar polyurethane on steel casters suit a loaded cart of about 3,750 lb.
  2. Mount: most Durastar polyurethane on steel casters use a 4 x 4-1/2 in top plate; match the bolt holes on your frame to the plate before ordering.
  3. Floor: on Durastar polyurethane on steel casters, polyurethane protects finished floors and runs quietly; check the rating if the cart also crosses rough concrete.
  4. Rig: swivel and rigid Durastar polyurethane on steel casters are listed.

Durastar polyurethane on steel casters questions

How much weight can Durastar polyurethane on steel casters carry?

Single Durastar polyurethane on steel casters are rated 700 to 1,250 lb; most fall between 1,000 and 1,250 lb.

What top plate do Durastar polyurethane on steel casters use?

Most Durastar polyurethane on steel casters use 4 x 4-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on Durastar polyurethane on steel casters?

Polyurethane leads on Durastar polyurethane on steel casters, rated 700 to 1,250 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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