Drum Handlers

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Got lots of drums to move, but no fork lift? No problem!

• "Legless" unit for Extended Reach; no cornering necessary
• Only 24" wide
• Handles poly, fiber and steel drums 21" - 54" H
• 600 lb. capacity and 20" lift height

With a counter balance to even the load, it's narrow 24" width for navigating through narrow aisles, and its "legless" design for placing drums into tight areas such as cabinets, this unit delivers a lot of value for the money. Dimensions: 24" W x 40" L x 40" H. Standard and Spark Resistant Model features a foot operated manual lift. Power Lift Model is equipped with a 24V battery system and built-in charger. Optional increased lift height and capacity are available.

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Gets you (and your drums) in and out of tight spaces!

• Lifts and transports steel, poly, and fiber drums 21" - 54" H
• 20" lift height
• 800 lb. capacity

Prevents strained back,, pinched fingers, and other injuries associated with manhandling drums on and off pallets. Features the Eagle Grip 1 clamping mechanism and foot operated manual lift to quickly and safely lift drums weighing up to 800 lbs. Locking casters keep the transporter from rolling away on un-level surfaces. Dimensions: 39.50" W x 35" L x 46.25" H.

Shown ELE800

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• Lift, transport and lower drums onto spill pallets or standard pallets
• Handles most standard 30, 55 & 85 gallon drums
• 1,100 lb. capacity

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Here's what you want for no-tilt drum transport in tight spots!

• Handles steel drums up to 22 1/2" diameter
• Manual operated clamp for use with open-head or tight-head drums
• 2 rigid & 1 swivel locking caster for easy maneuverability
• 550 lb. capacity

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Here's how to move a single drum without tilting it - and with little effort!

• Functionality of a pallet truck with the jaws of a drum grabber
• Lifts and transports 55 gallon steel drums
• Lifts drum 4" off ground
• 660 lb. capacity

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Gotta get your drum onto a pickup truck? No problem!

• Lifts, transports and places drums on pallets, pickup beds, and shelves
• Manually operated clamp latches onto most rimmed 55 & 85 gallon drums
• Handles steel, plastic and fiber drums with a 3/16" or higher top rim
• Features foot operated hydraulic pump
• 880 lb. capacity

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This just might be the Swiss Army Knife of drum handlers!

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Now, imagine a powered Swiss Army Knife!

• Drum handler lifts and/or tilts drums
• Eliminates manual effort

 Power Lift Karriers increase sfaety and productivity. Eliminate manual effort to lift and/or tilt drum. Move control valve handle to raise, lower or hold drum in position. Power Lift and Tilt Karriers allow precise and effortless control of lift height and draining angle. Equipped with separate control valves for lifting and rotating. Electric Models have hydraulic pump driven by 110 VAC, 1 phase TEFC motor. Supplied with 3-wire cord, plug and switch. Air Models have vane-type air motor. (Optional filter, regulator and lubricator are available.) Battery Models have 12 volt DC pump motor. Supplied with deep-cycle battery and charger.

Shown 400A96-110

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• Allows Karrier units to accept smaller diameter drums
• Stainless steel and spark resistant models available

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Quickly and easily get drums into your storage rack - without a fork lift!

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Palletize drums quickly and super easily without a forklift!

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Sometimes it's better to pour a drum sideways - here's how!

• Lift drums up to 800 lbs.
• Drums can be rotated sideways through 360°
• Drum handler works with steel, plastic, or fiber drums 14" - 24" diameter

Roto-Lift™ multi-purpose drum handlers are ideal for transporting, stacking, and controlled pouring. Two ratchet belt tighteners and nylon belts hold drum securely. Worm-gear rotating mechanism holds drum at any desired angle. Welded steel frame has single post design for maximum operator visibility. Battery Powered Unit lifts drum at 17 feet per minute. Uses standard 12 volt DC deep-cycle battery (included). Built-in charger plugs into standard 110 VAC grounded outlet. Batteries are included. Air Powered Unit lifts drum at 17 feet per minute, uses 50 CFM @ 80 psi. Supplied with filter, regulator and lubricator. Manual Unit has foot-operated hydraulic pump and hand crank tilting. Lifts drum at 5 feet per minute. Unit has 25 1/2" long legs, 24 3/4" between legs. Rolls on 3" diameter polyurethane front wheels and 4" diameter swivel rear casters. 44" turning radius. Frame requires 6" underclearance. Counterweight Frame Models require no under clearance and allow pallet unloading and drum transport and dumping in close quarters. Supplied with (34) 13.5 lb. counter weights. Rolls on 5" diameter polyurethane front wheels and 4 1/2" diameter swivel rear casters. 61 1/4" turning radius. Note: Counterweight models weigh twice as much as straddle models and require much more effort to position and propel. Optional steel-It or stainless steel units are available for food and/or pharmaceutical applications.

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• Drum handler lifts, grabs, stacks, tilts, and rotates drums
• 1000 lb capacity

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Move and Palletize any rimmed drum!

• Hydraulic system lifts up to 1000 lbs.
• Familiar pallet jack steering

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Gets your food drums WAY off the floor!

• Steel-It® coated frame is USDA compliant
• Lifts a 30 gallon steel drum 25" off the floor
• Handles steel or plastic 30 and 55 gallon drums
• Super heavy 1500 lb. capacity

Handles steel, plastic or fiber drums from 30 to 55 gallon. Simple and dependable clamp mechanism doesn't rely on weight of drum or springs to stay locked, so partly filled drums are held just as securely as full ones. Non-slip foot pedal operates the 1:1 hydraulic cylinder lifting system, folds up to clear narrow aisles and doors. All steel frame has a large steering handle and four 8" diameter phenolic swivel casters for low-effort maneuvering. Dimensions: 62 1/2" H x 54" W x 34" D x 25" lift height. Steel-It® Stainless Steel Epoxy finish is highly chemical resistant and USDA compliant for incidental food contact. Optional Foot Brake operates on rear casters. Increases safety while lowering drum.

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• Morse® drum handler transports, tilts and drains drums
• Handles up to 800 lbs.

This is the faster, easier way to transport, tilt and drain drums. Drum handler can handle up to 800 lbs. Easy-to-operate tilt locks hold drum securely in vertical or horizontal position. Unlocked drum can be rotated through 360º for mixing and draining. All welded steel frame, alloy cinch chain, 8" polyolefin wheels with 4" swivel caster. Weight 95 lbs. Spark-resistant models available by special order. Model: 80I accepts all optional diameter adapters. Ask your BASCO Customer Service Representative for details.

Shown 80I

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• Automatically stops and holds drum tilt angle
• Smooth, quiet operation in both directions

When dispensing a heavy drum, especially an unbalanced drum, operators may need to manually lock the pull-chain or crank handle to prevent unwanted drum rotation. The unique MORStop Tilt-Brake mechanism automatically stops and holds the drum tilt angle. MORStop can be used with any of the hand-crank or chain-wheel operated manual-gear-tilt Morse models with capacities up to 1500 lbs. for full drums in the series 185, 285, 400. Order the Tilt-Brake factory installed on new MORSE^® drum handling equipment or self install on existing units.