Product Description
High-quality steering wheel assembly designed for Dayton manual pallet jacks. Features a durable black polyurethane wheel bonded to a lightweight nylon hub with pre-installed sealed bearings. This assembly provides smooth, responsive steering control and is ready for direct fitment on compatible Dayton equipment. The nylon hub design reduces overall weight while maintaining strength for standard-duty warehouse operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What components are included in the DA 2748-10-ST-96 steering wheel assembly?
A: This is a complete steering wheel assembly with a black polyurethane wheel bonded to a nylon hub. It includes pre-installed sealed or shielded ball bearings and is ready for use on Dayton 4YX96 pallet jacks.
Q: What is the difference between the DA 2748-10-ST-96 and the DA 2748-10-HD-96?
A: The DA 2748-10-ST-96 features a black polyurethane wheel on a nylon hub, while the DA 2748-10-HD-96 has a red polyurethane wheel on an aluminum hub. The nylon hub is lighter and more economical for standard-duty use, while the aluminum hub offers greater strength for heavier loads.
Q: What type of bearings are pre-installed in this assembly?
A: The assembly includes sealed or shielded ball bearings that come pre-installed in the nylon hub. These bearings require no adjustments and are ready for fitment on Dayton 4YX96 equipment.
Q: What are the advantages of a nylon hub?
A: Nylon hubs reduce overall wheel weight, are more cost-effective than aluminum alternatives, and are well-suited for standard-duty warehouse and indoor material handling applications. They provide adequate durability for typical load handling scenarios.
Q: Which Dayton pallet jack models is this steering wheel designed for?
A: This steering wheel assembly is engineered specifically for Dayton model 4YX96 pallet jacks. Verify your equipment model before ordering to ensure proper hub bore and bearing compatibility.
Q: When should this steering wheel assembly be replaced?
A: Replace the assembly when polyurethane tread is significantly worn, the nylon hub shows visible cracks or structural damage, bearings feel loose or produce grinding noise during operation, or steering control becomes difficult or unstable.
