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Heavy Track Casters

Diameter: 3-1/2 to 10 inTread: 2, 3 and 4 inPlate: 5-1/4 x 7-1/4 in (most)Capacity: 800 to 16,000 lb per caster
This page lists Hamilton heavy track casters with cast iron, steel, stainless steel and ductile iron treads. Cast iron is the most common tread on these Hamilton heavy track casters, rated 800 to 5,400 lb per caster in 3-1/2 to 10 in. Ratings by tread: steel 3,200 to 16,000 lb, stainless steel 850 to 1,600 lb and ductile iron 3,500 to 16,000 lb. Replacement wheels are listed too, rated 4,000 lb each. Brands: Hamilton.

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Heavy Track Casters: buying guide

Hamilton heavy track casters in cast iron, steel and stainless steel, 3-1/2 to 10 in wheels, rated 800 to 16,000 lb per caster.

Diameter 3-1/2 to 10 inTread 2, 3 and 4 inPlate 5-1/4 x 7-1/4 in (most)800 to 16,000 lb per caster

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Hamilton heavy track casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Cast iron 3-1/2 to 10 in 800 to 5,400 lb -30°F to 320°F heat, chips and heavy loads on rough floors
Steel 5, 6, 7-7/8, 8 and 10 in 3,200 to 16,000 lb -30°F to 320°F heavy loads and track
Stainless steel 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 850 to 1,600 lb -40°F to 250°F washdown and corrosive areas
Ductile iron Steel 7-7/8 and 10 in 3,500 to 16,000 lb -20°F to 800°F heavy loads with better impact strength than cast iron

Ratings are for single casters of Hamilton heavy track casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
4 x 2 in cast iron and stainless steel 800 to 850 lb
6 x 2 in cast iron and stainless steel 900 to 1,200 lb
6 x 3 in steel and cast iron 2,500 to 10,000 lb
8 x 2-3/4 in cast iron and steel 2,500 to 4,000 lb
8 x 3 in steel and cast iron 3,000 to 10,000 lb
8 x 4 in steel 6,500 to 15,000 lb
10 x 3 in steel and cast iron 3,000 to 10,000 lb
10 x 4 in steel 7,500 to 16,000 lb

Choosing Hamilton heavy track casters

  1. Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]. Among Hamilton heavy track casters, a 5,000 lb caster then suits about 15,000 lb, and the strongest at 16,000 lb about 48,000 lb.
  2. Mount: most Hamilton heavy track casters use a 5-1/4 x 7-1/4 in top plate; 4 x 4-1/2 in and 6-1/2 x 7-1/2 in plates are listed too; measure bolt hole centers on the old plate and compare.
  3. Floor: on Hamilton heavy track casters, cast iron, steel, stainless steel and ductile iron suit smooth concrete and heavy loads, but are loud and hard on tile and wood.
  4. Rig: rigid and swivel Hamilton heavy track casters are listed.
  5. Heat: among Hamilton heavy track casters, the highest listed range is -20°F to 800°F on ductile iron; check the temperature field on each listing before oven or hot-room use.

Hamilton heavy track casters questions

How much weight can Hamilton heavy track casters carry?

Single Hamilton heavy track casters are rated 800 to 16,000 lb; most fall between 1,500 and 5,000 lb.

What top plate do Hamilton heavy track casters use?

Most Hamilton heavy track casters use 5-1/4 x 7-1/4 in. Other plates on Hamilton heavy track casters: 4 x 4-1/2 in and 6-1/2 x 7-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on Hamilton heavy track casters?

Cast iron leads on Hamilton heavy track casters, rated 800 to 5,400 lb per caster. Among Hamilton heavy track casters, steel is next at 3,200 to 16,000 lb.

Are replacement wheels sold for Hamilton heavy track casters?

Yes. Wheel-only listings for Hamilton heavy track casters are here, sized 8 in; match the bore and hub length to your axle.

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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