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Rubber Casters · 400-600 lb · 4" x 4-1/2" Plate

This collection holds Rubber On Steel Rs casters with metal and rubber wheels, built for shop carts, equipment, and material handling carts that move heavier loads. Casters in this collection range from 400 to 600 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. Rubber wheels are quiet, cushion the load, and protect floors. Soft rubber or TPR is the better pick when the floor has chips or grit. 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. Forged steel aisle: forged steel casters. Wheel hub: replacement wheels.

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4 types

Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per caster.

Durastar rubber on steel casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Rubber 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 400 to 600 lb -40°F to 160°F cushioned and quiet on finished floors

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

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
4 x 2 in rubber 400 lb
5 x 2 in rubber 450 lb
6 x 2 in rubber 550 lb
8 x 2 in rubber 600 lb

Choosing Durastar rubber on steel casters

  1. Load: plan on three casters carrying a four-caster cart [S2]; Durastar rubber on steel casters rated 600 lb each then carry about 1,800 lb.
  2. Mount: most Durastar rubber 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 rubber on steel casters, rubber protects finished floors and runs quietly; check the rating if the cart also crosses rough concrete.
  4. Rig: swivel and rigid Durastar rubber on steel casters are listed.

Durastar rubber on steel casters questions

How much weight can Durastar rubber on steel casters carry?

Single Durastar rubber on steel casters are rated 400 to 600 lb; most fall between 450 and 600 lb.

What top plate do Durastar rubber on steel casters use?

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

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

Rubber leads on Durastar rubber on steel casters, rated 400 to 600 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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