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Hamilton Stainless Workhorse WHS · 550-1,600 lb · All-Stainless

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Diameter: 4 to 8 inTread: 2 inPlate: 4 x 5 in (most)Capacity: 500 to 3,200 lb per caster
This page lists Hamilton stainless Workhorse WHS casters with polyurethane, nylon, stainless steel and polyolefin treads. Polyurethane on aluminum and polyolefin cores is the most common tread on these Hamilton stainless Workhorse WHS casters, rated 500 to 3,200 lb per caster in 4, 5, 6 and 8 in. Also listed: nylon 800 to 1,600 lb, stainless steel 850 to 1,000 lb and polyolefin 550 to 900 lb. Brands: Hamilton.

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Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per caster.

Hamilton Stainless Workhorse WHS: buying guide

Hamilton stainless Workhorse WHS casters in polyurethane, nylon and stainless steel, 4 to 8 in wheels, rated 500 to 3,200 lb per caster.

Diameter 4 to 8 inTread 2 inPlate 4 x 5 in (most)500 to 3,200 lb per caster

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Hamilton stainless Workhorse WHS casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Polyurethane Aluminum and Polyolefin 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 500 to 3,200 lb -50°F to 200°F quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing
Nylon 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 800 to 1,600 lb -30°F to 220°F low rolling effort on smooth floors, handles wet areas
Stainless steel 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 850 to 1,000 lb -40°F to 180°F washdown and corrosive areas
Polyolefin 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 550 to 900 lb -20°F to 200°F wet and chemical areas, light to medium loads

Ratings are for single casters of Hamilton stainless Workhorse WHS casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
4 x 2 in polyurethane, nylon and stainless steel 500 to 3,200 lb
5 x 2 in nylon, polyurethane and stainless steel 600 to 1,600 lb
6 x 2 in polyurethane, nylon and stainless steel 750 to 3,200 lb
8 x 2 in polyurethane, nylon and stainless steel 900 to 3,200 lb

Choosing Hamilton stainless Workhorse WHS casters

  1. Load: plan on three casters carrying a four-caster cart [S2]; at 1,500 lb each, a common rating here, that is about 4,500 lb, and the 3,200 lb top rating covers about 9,600 lb.
  2. Mount: most Hamilton stainless Workhorse WHS casters use a 4 x 5 in top plate; 4 x 4-1/2 in plates are listed too; check the bolt spacing on your frame against the plate size.
  3. Floor: on Hamilton stainless Workhorse WHS casters, polyurethane is kinder to tile and finished floors; nylon, stainless steel and polyolefin roll easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
  4. Rig: swivel and rigid Hamilton stainless Workhorse WHS casters are listed.

Hamilton stainless Workhorse WHS casters questions

How much weight can Hamilton stainless Workhorse WHS casters carry?

Single Hamilton stainless Workhorse WHS casters are rated 500 to 3,200 lb; most fall between 800 and 1,500 lb.

What top plate do Hamilton stainless Workhorse WHS casters use?

Most Hamilton stainless Workhorse WHS casters use 4 x 5 in. Other plates on Hamilton stainless Workhorse WHS casters: 4 x 4-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on Hamilton stainless Workhorse WHS casters?

Polyurethane leads on Hamilton stainless Workhorse WHS casters, rated 500 to 3,200 lb per caster. Among Hamilton stainless Workhorse WHS casters, nylon is next at 800 to 1,600 lb.

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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