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Vintage Casters and Cast Iron Wheels

These vintage casters and cast iron wheels cover restoration looks and hard metal industrial service. Casters and wheels in this collection range from about 300 to 20,000 lb each on verified titles. Sizes run about 3 to 12 in in cast iron, semi-steel, ductile iron, and forged steel. Rubber on iron softens the ride when the floor matters. Forged steel kingpinless titles take the highest capacity end of the page. Small semi-steel stem casters cover light antique furniture and light carts. Match plate or stem, overall height, and tread before you place your order today. Read the listing for the exact material and rating shown. Confirm the rating on the listing before you buy. Keep the load on the rating printed for that SKU. Verify the SKU matches your old unit. Capacities below are per caster or wheel unless a listing says set. Metal wheel aisle: metal wheels. Broader plate aisle: plate casters.

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Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per caster.

Vintage Casters and Cast Iron Wheels: buying guide

Vintage-look casters and cast iron wheels for factory cart restorations and industrial tables. Semi-steel, cast iron, ductile iron, forged steel and rubber, 3 to 12 in, rated 300 to 20,000 lb.

Cast iron and steel wheels3 to 12 in300 to 20,000 lbRubber option for floors

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Two buyer paths

Buyer What to match Materials here Load band
Restoration / decor Stem or plate, diameter, spoke look Cast iron, semi-steel, some rubber on iron About 300 to a few thousand lb per caster
Industrial metal Plate, duty, floor risk Ductile, forged steel, heavy semi-steel Into 7,000 lb ductile V-groove and 20,000 lb forged

ACTIVE products on this page [S1]. Forged steel kingpinless SKUs drive the 20,000 lb ceiling.

Mount and size notes

  • Plates seen on listings include 2-3/8 x 3-5/8, 4 x 4-1/2, 4-1/2 x 6-1/4, and 6-1/4 x 7-1/2 in.
  • Threaded stems include 1/2-13 x 1-1/2 in on lighter iron casters.
  • Metal marks and can dent soft floors; use rubber on iron or poly elsewhere when finish matters.

Vintage and cast iron questions

Are these original antique casters?

No. These are new production cast iron and metal casters and wheels with a vintage or industrial look, plus heavy forged steel for plant duty. True salvage antiques are a different market.

What is the capacity range on this page?

About 300 lb to 20,000 lb per caster on active listings. The top end is forged steel kingpinless, not a small furniture stem caster.

Will cast iron mark my floor?

Yes, hard metal can mark or dent soft floors. Choose rubber on iron or a polyurethane caster when the floor finish matters.

How do I match a broken vintage stem caster?

Measure stem diameter and length or plate bolt pattern, wheel diameter, and tread width. Then match material and load. Do not guess from photos alone.

Sources

  • [S1] CasterHQ product fields for vintage-casters-wheels, pulled October 26, 2026 (169 ACTIVE).
  • [S2] Caster Connection CC Vintage catalog (casterconnection.com/vintage-casters), light-duty decor focus ~250-800 lb.
  • [S3] Semrush US organic for "vintage casters", October 26, 2026 (Caster Connection #1).

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