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Polyurethane Casters · 800–1,400 lb · 4-1/2" x 6-1/4" Plate

Diameter: 4 to 8 inTread: 2 inPlate: 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 inCapacity: 800 to 1,400 lb per caster
This page lists solid polyurethane casters. Polyurethane is the most common tread here, rated 800 to 1,400 lb per caster in 4, 5, 6 and 8 in.

Solid polyurethane casters by tread

Tread Core Wheel sizes Rated per caster Listed temperature Where it fits
Polyurethane 4, 5, 6 and 8 in 800 to 1,400 lb Up to 180°F quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing

Ratings are for single casters of solid polyurethane casters, from product fields [S1].

Wheel sizes

Wheel Treads Rated
4 x 2 in polyurethane 800 lb
5 x 2 in polyurethane 1,000 lb
6 x 2 in polyurethane 1,200 lb
8 x 2 in polyurethane 1,400 lb

Choosing solid polyurethane casters

  1. Load: plan on three casters carrying a four-caster cart [S2]; at 1,400 lb each, a common rating here, that is about 4,200 lb, and the 1,400 lb top rating covers about 4,200 lb.
  2. Mount: most solid polyurethane casters use a 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in top plate; match the bolt holes on your frame to the plate before ordering.
  3. Floor: on solid polyurethane casters, polyurethane protects finished floors and runs quietly; check the rating if the cart also crosses rough concrete.
  4. Rig: swivel and rigid solid polyurethane casters are listed.

Solid polyurethane casters questions

How much weight can solid polyurethane casters carry?

Single solid polyurethane casters are rated 800 to 1,400 lb; most fall between 1,000 and 1,400 lb.

What top plate do solid polyurethane casters use?

Most solid polyurethane casters use 4-1/2 x 6-1/4 in.

What wheel material is most common on solid polyurethane casters?

Polyurethane leads on solid polyurethane casters, rated 800 to 1,400 lb per caster.

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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