V-Grooved Track Casters - W-V Series, 325 to 1

Diameter: 4 to 10 inTread: 2, 3 and 4 inPlate: 5-1/4 x 7-1/4 in (most)Capacity: 550 to 16,000 lb per caster

V-groove track casters and wheels with steel, cast iron and stainless steel wheels. Steel is the most common tread here, rated 4,000 to 16,000 lb per caster in 6, 8 and 10 in. Other treads: cast iron 550 to 3,000 lb and stainless steel 850 to 1,600 lb. Brands: Hamilton.

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V-Grooved Track Casters - W-V Series, 325 to 1: buying guide

V-groove track casters and wheels in steel, cast iron and stainless steel, 4 to 10 in wheels, rated 550 to 16,000 lb per caster.

Diameter 4 to 10 inTread 2, 3 and 4 inPlate 5-1/4 x 7-1/4 in (most)550 to 16,000 lb per caster

V-groove track casters and wheels by tread

Tread	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Steel	6, 8 and 10 in	4,000 to 16,000 lb	-30°F to 320°F	heavy loads and track
Cast iron	4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 in	550 to 3,000 lb	-30°F to 320°F	heat, chips and heavy loads on rough floors
Stainless steel	4, 5, 6 and 8 in	850 to 1,600 lb	-40°F to 250°F	washdown and corrosive areas

Ratings are for single casters of V-groove track casters and wheels, 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	4,000 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 V-groove track casters and wheels

Load: plan on three casters carrying a four-caster cart [S2]; at 6,500 lb each, a common rating here, that is about 19,500 lb, and the 16,000 lb top rating covers about 48,000 lb.
Mount: most V-groove track casters and wheels use a 5-1/4 x 7-1/4 in top plate; 6-1/2 x 7-1/2 in and 4 x 4-1/2 in plates are listed too; match the bolt holes on your frame to the plate before ordering.
Floor: on V-groove track casters and wheels, steel, cast iron and stainless steel suit smooth concrete and heavy loads, but are loud and hard on tile and wood.
Rig: swivel and rigid V-groove track casters and wheels are listed.
Heat: among V-groove track casters and wheels, the highest listed range is -30°F to 320°F on steel; check the temperature field on each listing before oven or hot-room use.

V-groove track casters and wheels questions

How much weight can V-groove track casters and wheels carry?

Single V-groove track casters and wheels are rated 550 to 16,000 lb; most fall between 1,000 and 6,500 lb.

What top plate do V-groove track casters and wheels use?

Most V-groove track casters and wheels use 5-1/4 x 7-1/4 in. Others listed: 6-1/2 x 7-1/2 in and 4 x 4-1/2 in.

What wheel material is most common on V-groove track casters and wheels?

Steel leads on V-groove track casters and wheels, rated 4,000 to 16,000 lb per caster. Cast iron is next at 550 to 3,000 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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