Forklift PU Drive Wheel – 145x55mm Orange Electric

Forklift PU Drive Wheel — 145×55mm Orange Polyurethane Solid Drive Wheel for Electric Forklift Trucks

This forklift PU drive wheel measures 145×55mm in orange polyurethane, a solid drive wheel for electric forklifts in building material, manufacturing, food and beverage, construction, port, freight yard, mining, and agricultural environments. The compact 145mm outer diameter is designed for light-duty electric forklifts where overall vehicle height and turning radius are constrained — a smaller diameter wheel allows the forklift chassis to sit lower for stability while navigating low-clearance areas such as shipping containers, truck trailers, and mezzanine storage levels. The 55mm tread width provides the traction contact patch for electric drive motor torque transmission without the excessive width that would increase rolling resistance and battery energy consumption. The orange polyurethane compound provides the same benefits as larger drive wheels — high traction on polished concrete and epoxy floors, non-marking floor-safe performance, resistance to oil and hydraulic fluid spills, and zero air pressure maintenance — while the orange color provides high visibility for safety compliance in busy warehouse environments where pedestrians and other equipment operators must clearly see the direction of forklift travel. At 10kg, this is a mid-weight drive wheel balancing durability with ease of handling during replacement. Kingstream OEM with 100% professional testing and 7-15 day delivery in carton box packaging.

Installing the 145×55mm drive wheel requires removing the mounting bolts from the drive motor output hub in a cross pattern to prevent hub warping. Before mounting the replacement, thoroughly clean the hub flange surface of rust, debris, and old polyurethane residue — even a thin layer of contamination creates wheel wobble that generates vibration throughout the chassis and steering system at travel speed. The bolts must be torqued to specification in a star pattern. After installation, rotate the wheel through a full revolution and verify consistent clearance from brake components and chassis. For electric forklifts operating in food processing, cold storage, and pharmaceutical environments where floor cleanliness is critical, the orange wheel color helps maintenance personnel quickly identify drive wheel tread wear — when the underlying darker hub material becomes visible through the orange PU, the wheel should be scheduled for replacement before metal-to-floor contact damages the warehouse surface.

Browse our complete Forklift PU Wheel category for drive wheels from 160mm to 252mm and caster wheels for all forklift types. For electric forklift fleet wheel programs, contact us.

Technical Specifications

100% professional tested. Carton box packaging. Kingstream OEM. For bulk orders, contact us.