Motofeet 5001 Rubber Casters (set 4)

Rubber vs. Steel Casters

(Provided by Sam Solace, Pres/CEO of Century Performance Center)

The choice between steel or rubber casters is based on personal preference and the intended use of the Motofeet engine stand. Either caster material is durable and withstands the weight installed on the stand. We recommend the rubber caster option for premium garage or shop floors, those using vinyl tiles, epoxy paint, or another premium surface. Using rubber casters is the best way to prevent damage or scratches to the shop or garage floor. Additionally, rubber casters roll quieter.

The steel casters are the best choice when the engine (or engine and trans) will be mounted to the stand for an extended length of time (many months or over a year of storage, for example) or if the floor surface (or travel area) is coarse or sometimes difficult to roll across—including asphalt driveways or at the race track.

While the rubber casters are heavy-duty, highly durable designs (and provide the same load rating as the steel casters), it is not a good practice to allow a set of rubber casters to maintain a heavy load while stationary in the same place for an extended period. Although we have not experienced any adverse problems associated with the Motofeet rubber casters, experience with other rubber casters has shown that extended periods of weighted support may generate flat spots on the rubber casters. Again, we have not experienced any problems with the rubber casters Motofeet provides. This information lets our customers select the best caster for their Motofeet engine stand.