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Three Wheel Dollies: Tight-Turn Moving Dollies

These three wheel dollies spin machines, safes, and crates in place on a triangular steel or aluminum frame. Dollies in this collection range from about 375 to 6,000 lb per dolly. Cast iron and steel frames with phenolic, nylon, hard rubber, GFPO, or cast iron wheels cover the band. Aluminum titles land mid-range. Soft polyurethane on aluminum (~85 Shore A) or TPR is not the usual tread here. Hard wheels carry the concentrated point load. Match deck size and wheel material before you order. Capacities below are per dolly as labeled. Pallet dolly aisle: pallet dollies. Furniture dolly aisle: furniture dollies. Read the listing for the exact wheel size, overall height, and mount shown. Confirm the load rating printed on the title before you place your order today. Keep the load on the rating for that SKU and do not exceed it in service. Verify the stem or plate matches your old unit before you buy.

Three Wheel Dollies: buying guide

Three-wheel dollies, also called tri-wheel, cup or tripod dollies, for moving machines, crates and legged equipment. Cast iron, aluminum, semi-steel and steel models rated 375 to 1,500 lb each, or 1,500 to 6,000 lb per set of four.

375 to 1,500 lb eachSets to 6,000 lb2 to 4 in wheelsSingle or set of 4

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Dolly Wheels Per dolly Set of 4
9 x 9 x 9 in cast iron 2 in hard rubber 375 lb 1,500 lb
9 x 9 x 9 in cast iron 2 in nylon 450 lb 1,800 lb
Aluminum HQ2127-AL 2 in polyolefin 600 lb 2,400 lb
3310 cast semi-steel 3 in phenolic, to 250°F 750 lb 3,000 lb
Model 4200 steel, 3/8 in plate base 4 in cast iron, phenolic or GFPO, swivel 1,500 lb 6,000 lb

From product titles and fields [S1].

How they are used

Place one dolly under each corner or leg, so the load rides on several dollies at once. The listings note a recessed center that holds legged equipment, and that set ratings assume the weight is spread evenly [S1]. Three wheels on each dolly let it turn in any direction, which helps with long or awkward loads in tight rooms.

How to choose

  1. Total the load and divide by the number of dollies. Keep each dolly under its own rating.
  2. Floor: hard rubber is the quietest and kindest to finished floors; nylon, phenolic and cast iron roll easier on concrete.
  3. Weight of the dolly: the aluminum model is the lightest to carry between jobs.
  4. Heavy machines: the Model 4200 steel dolly carries the most, 1,500 lb each.

Three wheel dolly questions

How much weight can a three wheel dolly hold?

From 375 lb for the cast iron dolly with hard rubber wheels to 1,500 lb for the Model 4200 steel dolly. Sets of four are rated 1,500 to 6,000 lb with the weight spread evenly.

How many three wheel dollies do I need?

Usually one under each corner or leg, so four for most loads. Divide the load by the number of dollies and keep each under its rating.

Which wheel is best for finished floors?

Hard rubber is the softest tread here. Nylon, phenolic and cast iron are harder and roll easier on concrete.

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.

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