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Shepherd 00 Series Casters · Threaded Stem Mount · Up to 300 lb · 2" · Rubber & Polyolefin

Diameter: 2 inTread: 13/16 inStem: 1/2-13 x 1 in (most)Capacity: 180 to 300 lb per caster
Shepherd 00 series threaded stem casters in rubber and polyolefin. Rubber on polyolefin cores is the most common tread on these Shepherd 00 series threaded stem casters, rated 180 to 225 lb per caster. Ratings by tread: polyolefin 300 lb. Brands: Shepherd.

Shepherd 00 series threaded stem casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Rubber Polyolefin 2 in 180 to 225 lb cushioned and quiet on finished floors
Polyolefin 2 in 300 lb wet and chemical areas, light to medium loads

Ratings are for single casters of Shepherd 00 series threaded stem casters, from product fields [S1].

Choosing Shepherd 00 series threaded stem casters

  1. Load: plan on three casters carrying a four-caster cart [S2]; Shepherd 00 series threaded stem casters rated 300 lb each then carry about 900 lb.
  2. Stem: the most common stem on Shepherd 00 series threaded stem casters is 1/2-13 x 1 in; 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 in also appear; check the old stem with calipers before ordering.
  3. Floor: on Shepherd 00 series threaded stem casters, rubber is kinder to tile and finished floors; polyolefin rolls easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
  4. Rig: swivel Shepherd 00 series threaded stem casters are listed, with side lock brake options.

Shepherd 00 series threaded stem casters questions

How much weight can Shepherd 00 series threaded stem casters carry?

Single Shepherd 00 series threaded stem casters are rated 180 to 300 lb; most fall between 180 and 300 lb.

What stem do Shepherd 00 series threaded stem casters use?

Most Shepherd 00 series threaded stem casters list 1/2-13 x 1 in. Others: 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on Shepherd 00 series threaded stem casters?

Rubber leads on Shepherd 00 series threaded stem casters, rated 180 to 225 lb per caster. Among Shepherd 00 series threaded stem casters, polyolefin is next at 300 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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