Saving Money on Dolly Casters and Wheels

Learn how to reduce dolly casters and wheels costs
By Leah Kuriluk Purchasing a wheel dolly or caster can be expensive when you factor in maintenance costs, special wheel features and wheel types. However, there are ways to reduce your wheeled dolly costs when selecting and ordering your next set of wheels. These include buying in bulk, paying for only the features you need and selecting wheels that require little or no maintenance.

Saving money on dolly casters and wheels allows you to focus on getting the model that best suits your needs without going over budget. If you want to reduce your costs for dolly casters and wheels, consider the following:

1. Purchase wheels for dollies and casters in bulk.
   
2. Select low-maintenance dolly wheels and casters.
3. Pick basic models unless heavy duty dolly casters or other special features are specifically needed.
   

Buy caster and dolly wheels in bulk

When buying furniture dolly casters and dolly wheels casters, placing large orders can result in a cheaper price per caster or wheel, or discounts such as a certain percentage off or free shipping. This works best when ordering directly from the manufacturer or a wholesale supplier. However, not all companies offer discounts for ordering in bulk, and you may find your selection limited. Placing large orders also can mean longer order times. When placing orders in bulk, you may be required to ask for a quote, or negotiate the details of large orders.
Try:  Ask for a quote on bulk caster and dolly wheels from the wide wheel selection available from RWM Casters, or place a bulk order with Cool Casters and get free shipping.

Choose self-lubricating dolly wheels and casters

A self-lubricating dolly wheel can be made out of rubber or resin which eliminates the need for purchasing and applying lubricant to your wheel bearings. This can save you money on maintenance costs, as well as labor, and provide a consistent performance from your caster and dolly wheels. Self-lubricating wheels and casters can be slightly more expensive than basic models, so be sure to compare maintenance and lubricant costs to the extra you'll pay for self-lubricating wheels.
Try:  Customize your self-lubricating caster by requesting a quote from Shepherd Caster Corporation, or purchase a basic self-lubricating model from Reid Supply Company.

Buy only the type of dolly and caster wheels you need

When selecting dolly and caster wheels, select a model that has only the features you need. Many of the more expensive dolly casters and wheels have extra features, like anti-microbial materials, acid resistance, silent operation and more. These additional elements can drastically raise the price of your average wheels for dollies. Pick a caster wheel and dolly that can carry what you need it to comfortably without all the fancy and expensive extras.
Try:  Select basic models from the huge selection of wheel types and load weights available from Conveyor and Caster or Bernie's Equipment Company.