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2" x 13/16" Rubber Casters

Diameter: 1-7/16 to 2 inTread: 13/16, 1 and 1-11/16 inPlate: 2-5/8 x 3-3/4 inCapacity: 150 to 300 lb per caster
This page lists Shepherd 00 Series low profile casters with rubber and polyolefin treads. Rubber on polyolefin cores is the most common tread here, rated 180 to 225 lb per caster. Ratings by tread: polyolefin 150 to 300 lb. Sets of 4 list 900 lb combined. Brands: Shepherd.

Shepherd 00 Series low profile 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 1-7/16 and 2 in 150 to 300 lb wet and chemical areas, light to medium loads

Ratings are for single casters of Shepherd 00 Series low profile casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
1-7/16 x 1-11/16 in polyolefin 150 lb
2 x 13/16 in rubber 180 to 225 lb
2 x 1 in polyolefin 300 lb

Choosing Shepherd 00 Series low profile casters

  1. Load: plan on three casters carrying a four-caster cart [S2]; at 225 lb each, a common rating here, that is about 675 lb, and the 300 lb top rating covers about 900 lb.
  2. Mount: most Shepherd 00 Series low profile casters use a 2-5/8 x 3-3/4 in top plate; measure bolt hole centers on the old plate and compare.
  3. Floor: on Shepherd 00 Series low profile casters, rubber is kinder to tile and finished floors; polyolefin rolls easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
  4. Rig: swivel Shepherd 00 Series low profile casters are listed, with side lock brake options.

Shepherd 00 Series low profile casters questions

How much weight can Shepherd 00 Series low profile casters carry?

Single Shepherd 00 Series low profile casters are rated 150 to 300 lb; most fall between 180 and 225 lb.

What top plate do Shepherd 00 Series low profile casters use?

Most Shepherd 00 Series low profile casters use 2-5/8 x 3-3/4 in.

What wheel material is most common on Shepherd 00 Series low profile casters?

Rubber leads on Shepherd 00 Series low profile casters, rated 180 to 225 lb per caster. Among Shepherd 00 Series low profile casters, polyolefin is next at 150 to 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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