Total Locking Casters for Carts

Diameter: 3 to 5 inTread: 1-1/4 and 2 inPlate: 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 inCapacity: 225 to 1,100 lb per caster

This page lists total locking casters for carts with polyurethane, rubber, nylon and phenolic treads. Polyurethane on polyolefin and cast iron cores is the most common tread on these total locking casters for carts, rated 300 to 1,100 lb per caster in 3, 4 and 5 in. Ratings by tread: rubber 225 to 325 lb, nylon 300 to 350 lb and phenolic 350 lb. Sets of 4 total locking casters for carts list 4,400 lb combined.

Total locking casters for carts by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Polyurethane	Polyolefin and Cast iron	3, 4 and 5 in	300 to 1,100 lb	-20°F to 180°F	quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing
Rubber	Polyolefin	3, 4 and 5 in	225 to 325 lb	-40°F to 160°F	cushioned and quiet on finished floors
Nylon		3, 4 and 5 in	300 to 350 lb	-40°F to 210°F	low rolling effort on smooth floors, handles wet areas
Phenolic		3, 4 and 5 in	350 lb	-50°F to 250°F	hard and easy rolling on smooth, dry floors
Polyolefin		3, 4 and 5 in	275 to 325 lb	-45°F to 180°F	wet and chemical areas, light to medium loads
Semi-steel		4 in	350 lb	-45°F to 600°F	rough floors, heat and heavy loads

Ratings are for single casters of total locking casters for carts, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel	Treads	Rated
3 x 1-1/4 in	polyurethane, rubber and phenolic	225 to 350 lb
4 x 1-1/4 in	polyurethane, rubber and nylon	300 to 350 lb
5 x 1-1/4 in	polyurethane, rubber and phenolic	315 to 350 lb
5 x 2 in	polyurethane	1,100 lb

Choosing total locking casters for carts

Load: plan on three casters carrying a four-caster cart [S2]; at 350 lb each, a common rating here, that is about 1,050 lb, and the 1,100 lb top rating covers about 3,300 lb.
Mount: most total locking casters for carts use a 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in top plate; 4 x 4-1/2 in plates are listed too; measure bolt hole centers on the old plate and compare.
Floor: on total locking casters for carts, polyurethane and rubber are kinder to tile and finished floors; nylon, phenolic, polyolefin and semi-steel roll easier under heavy loads on smooth concrete.
Rig: swivel and rigid total locking casters for carts are listed, with total lock brake options.
Heat: among total locking casters for carts, the highest listed range is -45°F to 600°F on semi-steel; check the temperature field on each listing before oven or hot-room use.

Total locking casters for carts questions

How much weight can total locking casters for carts carry?

Single total locking casters for carts are rated 225 to 1,100 lb; most fall between 300 and 350 lb.

What top plate do total locking casters for carts use?

Most total locking casters for carts use 2-3/8 x 3-5/8 in. Other plates on total locking casters for carts: 4 x 4-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on total locking casters for carts?

Polyurethane leads on total locking casters for carts, rated 300 to 1,100 lb per caster. Among total locking casters for carts, rubber is next at 225 to 325 lb.

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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