Drum Handling Transporters and Mobile Drum Lifting Equipment
Economical Drum Transporters provide a practical and cost-effective solution for lifting, transporting, positioning, and handling steel, plastic, and fiber drums with a top rim. Designed for manufacturing facilities, warehouses, chemical plants, maintenance departments, and distribution centers, these mobile drum handlers simplify drum movement while reducing manual lifting and improving workplace safety. Multiple lifting mechanisms, including mechanical ratchet, hydraulic foot pump, and DC powered operation, allow users to select the configuration best suited to their application.
Key Features & Benefits
A secure steel jaw grips the drum's top lip for dependable handling during transport and positioning. The straddle-leg design allows access to drums stored on pallets, improving flexibility in busy storage and production areas. Heavy-duty welded steel construction and a durable powder-coated finish provide long-term reliability in demanding industrial environments. Four large phenolic swivel casters deliver smooth maneuverability, while the folding push handle allows easy access to lift controls and simplifies operation. Available models offer lifting capacities up to 1,500 pounds and extended lifting heights for elevated drum handling applications.
Applications
These drum transporters are ideal for loading, unloading, dispensing, weighing, staging, and relocating 55-gallon drums. They help improve efficiency when handling chemicals, lubricants, food ingredients, waste products, and other drum-contained materials while minimizing operator strain and reducing the need for multiple handling devices.
Configurations & Options
The product family includes manual ratchet, hydraulic foot pump, battery-powered DC, high-lift, and integrated scale models. Optional drum saddles accommodate specialized drum handling requirements, while a hydraulic conversion kit allows selected mechanical units to be upgraded. Scale-equipped models provide accurate drum weighing and transport in a single operation, further streamlining material handling workflows..
Drum Transporter with Scale:
The portable Economical Drum Transporter is designed to lift and transport drums with a top lip. Drums are secured in place by utilizing the top jaw grip, as well as, the central support and strap. With a foot pump lift design, the user can position the drum to the best suitable height. The legs of the transporter have a straddle design feature that can be alternated to for a safer reach of drums, while on pallets. Scale weighs drums to an accuracy of +/-0.5 pounds and includes (6) AA cell batteries.
