Durastar semi-steel wheels

Diameter: 4 to 12 inTread: 2, 2-1/2 and 3 inCapacity: 425 to 3,000 lb per wheel

This page lists Durastar semi-steel wheels. Semi-steel is the most common tread on these Durastar semi-steel wheels, rated 425 to 3,000 lb per wheel in 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 12 in. Brands: Durastar.

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6 types

Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per wheel.

Durastar semi-steel wheels by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per wheel	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Semi-steel		4 to 12 in	425 to 3,000 lb	-45°F to 800°F	rough floors, heat and heavy loads

Ratings are for single wheels of Durastar semi-steel wheels, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel	Treads	Rated
4 x 1-1/4 in	semi-steel	425 lb
4 x 2 in	semi-steel	700 lb
5 x 2 in	semi-steel	1,000 lb
6 x 2 in	semi-steel	1,200 lb
6 x 2-1/2 in	semi-steel	1,800 lb
6 x 3 in	semi-steel	2,500 lb
8 x 2 in	semi-steel	1,400 lb
8 x 2-1/2 in	semi-steel	1,800 lb

Choosing Durastar semi-steel wheels

Load: plan on three wheels carrying a four-wheel cart [S2]; at 2,500 lb each, a common rating here, that is about 7,500 lb, and the 3,000 lb top rating covers about 9,000 lb.
Floor: on Durastar semi-steel wheels, semi-steel suits smooth concrete and heavy loads, but is loud and hard on tile and wood.
Heat: among Durastar semi-steel wheels, the highest listed range is -45°F to 800°F on semi-steel; check the temperature field on each listing before oven or hot-room use.

Related to Durastar semi-steel wheels: caster wheels and 6 x 3 in semi-steel wheels.

Durastar semi-steel wheels questions

How much weight can Durastar semi-steel wheels carry?

Single Durastar semi-steel wheels are rated 425 to 3,000 lb; most fall between 1,200 and 2,500 lb.

What wheel material is most common on Durastar semi-steel wheels?

Semi-steel leads on Durastar semi-steel wheels, rated 425 to 3,000 lb per wheel.

Jordan Wilson, CasterHQ · reviewed October 20, 2026 · 844-439-4335 · info@casterhq.com

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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