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Side-Grip Fork-Mount Drum Grabbers


Style A	Style B

Style C	Style D

Style E

Convert a forklift to lift and transport drums. The arms on these drum grabbers automatically close and lock around the side of a drum when lifted with a forklift and release when the drum is set down. Locking screws clamp down on the forks to secure the grabbers to your forklift.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Style A—Style A are for use with plastic drums.

Style C—Style C have a single locking screw for faster tightening.

Style D—Style D have rubber-lined gripping arms that provide a nonslip contact surface to better grip drums.

Style E—Style E hold two drums.

			For Container					For Max. Fork
	Style	For Max. No. of Containers	Material	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Overall Wt. Cap., lb.	Wt. Cap. per Drum, lb.	Wd.	Ht.	Fork Pocket Spacing Ctr.-to-Ctr.	For Min. Rim Dp.		Each
Steel Body



		A	1	Plastic	30, 55	18" to 22 1/2"	1,000	—	5 3/8"	1 1/2"	19 3/4" to 23 5/8"	3/16"	36755T2	0000000


		B	1	Steel	30, 55	18", 22"	1,500	—	5 1/2"	2"	22"	—	3421T17	000000
		B	1	Steel	55	22"	1,500	—	5 1/2"	2"	22"	—	3421T14	000000
		C	1	Steel	15, 30, 55	13", 17 1/4", 22 1/2"	1,500	—	22 1/2"	3 1/2"	22 1/2"	—	3421T21	00000000
		D	1	Steel	30, 55, 85	18" to 28"	1,500	—	5 5/8"	1 5/8"	21 3/4" to 30"	—	3421T22	00000000
		E	2	Steel	55	22"	—	1,500	7"	2 1/4"	25 5/8"	—	3421T16	00000000

Pull-Chain Fork-Mount Drum Dispensers

Style A

Style B

Slide these dispensers onto the forks of a forklift to raise a drum, then use the hand chain to tilt and drain it from up to 10 feet away. Drums can rotate 360° in either direction. Chains or straps with ratchet-style tighteners secure the drums. Note: In half-full drums contents shift, which reduces capacity.

Drum adapters fit inside the saddle to hold 30-gallon drums.

Tilt brakes prevent the drum from tilting when not in use.

Bracket kits for fiber and plastic drums retrofit Style A dispensers to have the same capabilities as Style B dispensers. They bolt onto the side of the drum saddle and clamp to the top and bottom of the drum to give the dispenser enough stability to be used with rimless plastic and fiber drums.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Style B—Style B dispensers have a built-in bracket assembly that grips the drum from the top and bottom, allowing them to lift rimless fiber, plastic, or steel drums.

	Dispensers													30-Gal. Drum Adapters		Drum Lifter Tilt Brakes		Bracket Kits for Fiber and Plastic Drums
		For Container			Overall Wt. Cap., lb.		For Max. Fork
	Style	Material	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Full Drum	Half-Full Drum	Wd.	Ht.	Fork Pocket Spacing Ctr.-to-Ctr.	Tilt Mechanism	Holding Mechanism (No. of)		Each		Each		Each		Each
Steel Body



		A	Fiber, Steel	55	22" to 23 1/2"	800	500	6 1/2"	2 1/2"	31"	Chain Hand Wheel	Chain (1)	3407T91	000000000	3407T52	0000000	3669T15	0000000	9575N113	0000000


		A	Steel	55	22" to 23 1/2"	1,500	800	6 1/2"	2 1/2"	31"	Chain Hand Wheel	Chain (1)	3407T16	00000000	3407T52	000000	3669T15	000000	9575N113	000000
		A	Steel	55	22 1/2"	2,000	1,000	6 1/2"	2 1/2"	31"	Chain Hand Wheel	Strap (2)	3407T21	00000000	3407T52	000000	———	0	———	0
		B	Fiber, Plastic, Steel	55	22" to 23 1/2"	1,500	800	6 1/2"	2 1/2"	31"	Chain Hand Wheel	Chain (1)	3407T19	00000000	3407T52	000000	3669T15	000000	———	0

Top-Grip Fork-Mount Drum Grabbers


For Maximum of 1 Container	For Maximum of 2 Containers

The jaws automatically grip the top of the drum when lifted with a forklift—great for areas with limited side clearance. The jaws release when the drum is set down. Grabbers have locking screws that clamp down on the forks to secure the grabbers to your forklift. Use with closed- and open-head drums.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Protectors—Drum grabber protectors (sold separately) bolt to the base of the grabber to cushion and protect the drum from wear (mounting hardware included). Drum grabbers for two containers require two protectors.

	Drum Grabbers											Protectors		Replacement Grips
		For Container					For Max. Fork
	For Max. No. of Containers	Material	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Overall Wt. Cap., lb.	Wt. Cap. per Drum, lb.	Wd.	Ht.	Fork Pocket Spacing Ctr.-to-Ctr.		Each		Each		Each
Steel Body



		1	Fiber, Plastic, Steel	30, 55, 85	18" to 26"	1,000	—	5 1/2"	2"	22"	3399T11	000000000	———	0	3399T77	0000000


		1	Fiber, Plastic, Steel	30, 55, 85	18" to 26"	1,600	—	7"	2 1/4"	20 3/8"	3399T7	00000000	3399T9	0000000	3399T77	000000
		2	Fiber, Plastic, Steel	30, 55, 85	18" to 26"	—	1,000	7"	2 1/4"	25 5/8"	3399T12	00000000	———	0	3399T77	000000
		2	Fiber, Plastic, Steel	30, 55, 85	18" to 26"	—	1,600	7"	2 1/4"	20 3/8"	3399T8	00000000	3399T9	000000	3399T77	000000

Manual Fork-Mount Drum Dispensers

These dispensers mount to the forks of a forklift for lifting and transport, plus they pivot for manual tilting so dispensing is easy. The band clamps around the drum and is secured with a latch.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

	For Container				For Max. Fork
	Material	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Overall Wt. Cap., lb.	Wd.	Ht.	Fork Pocket Spacing Ctr.-to-Ctr.		Each
Steel Body



		Steel	30	18" to 18 1/2"	1,000	5"	3"	26"	3419T32	0000000


		Steel	55	22" to 22 1/2"	1,000	5"	3"	30"	3419T21	000000

Manual Drum Lift Trucks

Lift, transport, and place drums without a forklift. Roll these trucks right to the edge of your pallet or platform to load and unload drums. Back swivel casters make them simple to steer.

V-Style Base—Gas-Spring Pump Handle

Trucks with a gas-spring pump handle raise your drum as you pump down the handle. The leverage of the handle and the power of the gas spring alleviate the weight of the load. Built to prevent tipping, a ratchet mechanism keeps your movements controlled. Three hooks securely hold the drum below the rim.

Polypropylene Wheel—Polypropylene wheels are lightweight and work on smooth surfaces.

	For Container					Overall
	Material	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Overall Wt. Cap., lb.	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Body Color	Handle Ht.	Max. Lift	Brake Type	Holding Mechanism	Wheel Type		Each
Painted Steel Body with Polypropylene Wheels



		Fiber Plastic Steel	55	22" to 23 1/2"	34" to 36"	800	43"	49"	47"	Blue	21" to 74 1/2"	6 1/2"	Without Brake	Rim Catch	Solid	22375T61	000000000

V-Style Base—Hydraulic Pump Handle

Trucks with a hydraulic pump require less manual effort to lift and position heavy drums than lift trucks with a gas-spring pump handle. Control up and down movement by activating either a hand or foot lever. A claw-style gripper attaches at one point on the rim of your drum—similar to an electric can opener latching onto a can.

Polypropylene Wheel—Polypropylene wheels are lightweight and work on smooth surfaces.

Phenolic Wheel—Phenolic wheels are nonmarking and roll best on smooth surfaces.

	For Container					Overall
	Material	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Overall Wt. Cap., lb.	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Body Color	Handle Ht.	Max. Lift	Brake Type	Holding Mechanism	Wheel Type		Each
Painted Steel Body with Front Polypropylene Wheels and Back Phenolic Wheels



		Steel	30, 55, 85	18" to 26"	26 1/4" to 32 1/4"	800	35"	49 7/8"	61 3/4"	Green	45"	20 1/2"	Wheel Brake	Rim Catch	Solid	22375T4	000000000

V-Style Base—Hydraulic Foot Pump

Phenolic Wheel—Phenolic wheels are nonmarking and roll best on smooth surfaces.

650 lb. Capacity with Retracted Legs—Trucks with retractable legs collapse into a smaller footprint for transportation across tight facilities. Extend the legs before lifting.

	For Container						Overall								Wheel
	Material	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Overall Wt. Cap., lb.	Cap. with Retracted Legs, lb.	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Body Color	Handle Ht.	Max. Lift	Brake Type	Holding Mechanism	Dia.	Type		Each
Painted Steel Body with Phenolic Wheels



		Fiber Plastic Steel	30, 55, 85	18" to 26"	25 1/2" to 40"	1,100	650	36"	36 1/4" to 41"	48 1/4" to 79 1/2"	Orange	41 1/2"	20"	Floor Lock	Rim Catch	5"	Solid	22375T5	000000000

Counterbalanced Base—Hydraulic Pump Handle

Trucks with a counterbalanced base have no front legs, so you can roll them right next to tight cabinets or shelving structures to load or unload your drum.

Polyurethane Plastic Wheel—Polyurethane wheels are nonmarking, abrasion resistant, and shock absorbent.

	For Container					Overall
	Material	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Overall Wt. Cap., lb.	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Body Color	Handle Ht.	Max. Lift	Brake Type	Holding Mechanism	Wheel Type		Each
Powder-Coated Steel Body with Polyurethane Plastic Wheels



		Plastic Steel	30, 55, 85	18" to 27"	29" to 45"	700	58"	26"	58"	Black, Yellow	49"	20"	Wheel Brake	Rim Catch	Solid	22375T121	000000000

Hydraulic Drum Handlers


Style A	Style B

Style C

A hydraulic lift raises the drum to the required height, and a manual tilt mechanism positions the drum at the proper angle for emptying. Handlers can rotate the drums 360° in either direction. A drum saddle with a chain and ratchet-style tightener secures the drum, and a floor lock keeps these handlers stationary.

Drum adapters fit inside the saddle to hold 30-gallon drums.

Bracket kits for fiber and plastic drums bolt onto the side of the drum saddle and clamp to the top and bottom. They give the handler enough stability to be used with rimless plastic and fiber drums.

Note: In half-full drums contents shift, which reduces capacity.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

Hand-Crank Tilt Mechanism—Handlers with a hand-crank tilt mechanism are best for dispensing at lower heights.

Chain-Hand-Wheel Tilt Mechanism—Handles with a chain-hand-wheel tilt mechanism are easier to use at higher dispensing heights.

Styles A and B—Styles A and B have a hand-operated hydraulic lift to position the drum at the required height. They require minimal assembly.

Style C—Style C have an electric hydraulic lift that raises the drum with the push of a button and positions the drum at the required height.

	Handlers																				30-Gal. Drum Adapters		Bracket Kits for Fiber and Plastic Drums
		For Container			Overall Wt. Cap., lb.			Base Leg		Overall				Front Wheel		Back Wheel
	Style	Material	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Full Drum	Half-Full Drum	Dispensing Ht.	Inside Spread	Outside Spread	Wd.	Ht.	Retracted Ht.	Body Color	Dia.	Material	Dia.	Material	Wheel Type		Each		Each		Each
Painted Steel Body







				Hand-Crank Tilt Mechanism

				A	Steel	55	22 1/2"	800	500	60"	37"	44"	44"	96"	55"	Blue	8"	Polypropylene	4"	Polyethylene	Solid	3692T12	000000000	3407T52	0000000	9575N113	0000000




						Chain-Hand-Wheel Tilt Mechanism

						B	Steel	55	22 1/2"	800	500	72"	37"	44"	44"	96"	55"	Blue	8"	Polypropylene	4"	Polyethylene	Solid	3692T13	00000000	3407T52	000000	9575N113	000000


						C	Steel	55	22 1/2"	800	500	72"	37"	44"	44"	96"	55"	Blue	8"	Polypropylene	4"	Polypropylene	Solid	3692T15	00000000	3407T52	000000	9575N113	000000

Drum Lifters

Style H

Move and transport drums with the hook of a crane or a hoist.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

For Vertical Drum Orientation— With Straps and Guide Handles

Style H

Style H—Style H lifters have a ratchet strap to hold the drum. Pockets at the top of the lifter allow you to use them with a forklift. A safety strap fastens them to the forklift carriage.

	For Drum							For Max. Fork		Overall
Style	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Max. Ht.	Style	Material	Wt. Cap., lb.	Drum Attachment Location	Wd.	Ht.	Lg.	Ht.	Forklift Attachment Type	Material	Color	Eye Dia.		Each
H	30, 55	24 5/8"	42"	Closed Head, Open Head	Fiber, Plastic, Steel	1,000	Base	6 1/2"	2"	28 1/2"	49 1/2"	Hook and Strap	Powder-Coated Steel	Yellow	5/8"	3389T5	0000000

Battery-Operated Drum Lift Trucks

Lift heavy drums in seconds—without ever touching them. Powered by a battery-operated hydraulic pump, these trucks grip, lift, lower, and release drums with the push of a button. No manual pumping required. The claw-style grabber won’t release the drum until it’s fully set down. With a lift height over 3 ft., these trucks can stack two drums or load them into most pickup trucks. A V-style base makes it easy to load and unload drums from pallets and platforms. Plug these trucks into any standard wall outlet to charge the battery.

Retractable legs let you maneuver in tight spaces, and two swivel casters at the back of the truck make steering and pivoting easy. Once the truck is in place, engage the floor lock to keep it stable while you lift and lower loads. The wheels are phenolic, so they’re nonmarking and roll best on smooth surfaces.

V-Style Base—Hydraulic Push Button

Push Button

	For Container						Overall											Wheel
	Material	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Overall Wt. Cap., lb.	Cap. with Retracted Legs, lb.	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Body Color	Handle Ht.	Max. Lift	Elevation Speed, in/sec	Batteries Included	Brake Type	Holding Mechanism	Voltage, V DC	Dia.	Type		Each
Painted Steel Body with Phenolic Wheels



		Fiber Plastic Steel	30, 55, 85	19" to 24"	34" to 71"	1,100	650	34" to 37"	36" to 41"	66" to 73"	Red	38"	37"	8 1/2	Yes	Floor Lock	Rim Catch	12	5"	Solid	9927N121	000000000

Hydraulic Drum Handlers with Chute

With the push of a button, the electric hydraulic lift raises the drum and a chute controls the flow of the material being dispensed to prevent splashes and spills. A clamp on each side of the chute secures the drum. Handlers have a handheld pendant switch and operate only when the push-buttons are engaged. A limit switch turns off the motor when the drum reaches the maximum height. Load will not drop in the event of a power failure. Screw-down floor locks keep handlers stationary during operation.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

	For Container							Overall							Wheel
	Material	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Ht.	Overall Wt. Cap., lb.	Tilt Mechanism	Dispensing Ht.	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Body Color	Brake Type	Holding Mechanism	Voltage, V AC	Dia.	Type		Each
Painted Steel Body with Phenolic Wheels



		Fiber Plastic Steel	30, 55	19" to 24"	28" to 35"	1,000	Push Button	60"	80"	36"	137 1/4"	Blue	Floor Lock	Rim Catch	120	8"	Solid	8911T55	000000000

Battery-Operated Fork-Mount Drum Dispensers


Dispenser	Push Button Tilt Mechanism

From the comfort of your forklift, just push a button to dispense heavy drums into large containers, vats, and hoppers. The battery-powered tilt offers greater precision than a manual tilt for a smoother, more controlled pour. You can rotate drums 180° in either direction. It takes about 15 seconds to fully invert them. On a single charge, you’ll be able to empty about 70 drums. These dispensers slide onto your forklift forks and secure with thumb screws. A chain with a ratchet-style tightener holds the drum in place.

Drum adapters fit inside the saddle to hold 30-gallon drums.

Bracket kits for fiber and plastic drums bolt onto the side of the drum saddle and clamp to the top and bottom of the drum. They give the dispenser enough stability to be used with rimless plastic and fiber drums.

Note: Contents shift in half-full drums, which reduces capacity.

Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.

	Dispensers															30-Gal. Drum Adapters		Bracket Kits for Fiber and Plastic Drums
	For Container			Overall Wt. Cap., lb.		For Max. Fork
	Material	Cap., gal.	Dia.	Full Drum	Half-Full Drum	Wd.	Ht.	Fork Pocket Spacing Ctr.-to-Ctr.	Load Center	Tilt Mechanism	Holding Mechanism (No. of)	Voltage, V DC	Batteries Included		Each		Each		Each
Steel Body



		Steel	55	22" to 23 1/2"	1,500	800	6 1/2"	2 1/2"	31 1/2"	24"	Push Button	Chain (1)	12	Yes	9556N111	000000000	3407T52	0000000	9575N113	0000000