Can you take the wheel off the cage?
2086338
Yes the wheel comes off. It also tends to be very squeaky so keey some WD40 handy ;-)
2086339
Yep! It just has hooks that you can attach to the cage. It comes unattached for packaging purposes, so if you don't want to put it in you can just leave it out. Just know that if you do put it in, you have to place it in the bottom of the cage before putting the top part on, as it can not fit through the doors.
2086340
Yes, and move it around and put the bottom on the ground so its not hooked to the cage, but my rats have never gotten their tail or anything stuck in it for two years and love it! Good luck!
2192188
Never tried that. It may not be safe. The horizontal line could slip off the wheel.
2133992
Hi Cheryl, yes the cage easily removes from the stand...it simply rests on top.
113880
Most of my friends have this cage. I think you might have to work with it. But I don't for sure. All I know if you can lock the wheels not take them off.
132471
Technically you can do that but I don't recommend it. Detaching it may work but eventually the axle will crack or snap off. Like I said in my review, don't detach the wheel from its base and you'll be fine. Just rinse it with water, dry what you can, and let the hard to reach areas dry off on their own for about a day. Hope that helps and thanks for your question.
1266194
You don't have to attach the wheels. I've got this cage, and I did not put on the wheels.
239195
No you cannot because it clamps to the frame. When you turn the front wheel, the frame is stationary but the wheel is not.
1284567
The wheel attaches to the tubes. It would have been nice to have a additional option for it to attache to the cage directly.
1571846
Yes, you can move it around or take it out. The base is sticky though you will need some effort to be able to pull it off. I was moving the first that I bought between two vehicles untill I bought the second.
1780041
The wheels do not come out if the unit is picked up. The castors actually "snap" in place when pushed hard enough. I don't know if the castors can be removed.
383402
Yes the base can be removed without dismantling the wire part of the cage. The base snaps on with 2 clips on each end (4 total). You'll need to be careful with the 3 tier cage as it will be rather "top heavy" (2 people w/b best). Hope this info helps. These cages are good products.
1875730
Yes, the wheel are removable, or you can just not put them on. This is a kit in many pieces and takes some time. It is worth the work though, I love mineDiane H
416730
Not sure if you're asking if they sell replacement wheels or if you can remove the wheel from its axle. Yes to both. I have accidently broken one of the prongs off all 4 of my wheel axles, but they still all work and it actually makes it easier to get the wheel off and on. My cages have a wheel on each side of the cage, as they don't use the big purple wheel.
999748
It is a manual winch and there is a position on the selector to free wheel out but the crank is still engaged so controlled release is possible. Steer clear of the crank if you lose control of it.
915803
Yes. The compartment completely collapses down and wheels can come off. Not too tricky to do but not sure I'd want to do it every day.
2060629
Not easily, no. You have to spread the plastic on the tower outward to get the wheel out.
11791
Yes you can remove the wheel for cleaning or to grease it so it wont squeak.