Drum Trucks

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Surprisingly easy to get your heavy drums going!

Spring-loaded “floating axle” assists in tilting back a fully loaded drum. Also keeps the truck standing upright when empty for convenient storage without the need of a kickstand. The special replaceable beveled toes easily slide under the bottom edge. Heavy-duty 1-1/4” diameter steel frame is double welded for strength. Replaceable chime hook assembly accommodates both steel and fiber drums from 24” to 42” in height. Polyolefin Wheels are 10” Dia. x 2-1/4” W with a plain bore. Moldon Rubber Wheels and Steel Wheels are 10” Dia. x 2-1/2” W with roller bearings and grease fittings. Overall dimensions: 61” H x 23” W. 16-1/2” W at nose.

Shown 29VR

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Effortlessly, transport 1,000 lb. drums through aisles and up ramps

• Handles 30 and 55 gallon steel, plastic and fiber drums
• Especially useful when transporting drums up an incline
• Spring loaded chime hook automatically engages to secure drum

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Takes the strain out of moving heavy drums

• Handles 30 and 55 gallon steel, plastic and fiber drums
• Spring loaded chime hook automatically engages to secure drum

Spring loaded chime hook automatically engages a 30 or 55 gallon drum made of steel, plastic, and fiber, tight-head or open-head drum with locking ring, as long as the drum has a top chime/rim for the chime hook to grab onto. Models with brake have wheel brake bands activated by hand lever. Nose prongs are reversible for use with 30 and 55 gallon drums. Front Wheels have Pneumatic Tires 12" diameter x 3.5" wide or Solid Rubber Tires 10" diameter x 2 1/2" wide mounted on aluminum rims with roller bearings and grease fittings. Rear Wheels on all models have 6" diameter x 2" wide polyurethane wheels with 3/4" ball bearings and aluminum hubs that are axle mounted. Overall dimensions: 60" H x 26" W.

Models for handling 85 gallon steel drums with locking rings are available through special order.

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Versatile, economical truck ships Knocked-down for big freight savings!

This lightweight easy to maneuver drum truck will handle 55 gallon steel, plastic or fiber drums with a top rim. Also handles 30 gallon drums at least 30" tall and 85 gallon overpack or salvage drums with a top rim. Attach handle with bolt and locknut and the truck is ready for use. Ships knocked down in one carton 26" L x 13" W x 41" H.

Shown: 152

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Handles every type of plastic drum, 29" or taller

• Superior load-breaking ability
• Self standing for convenient storage
• 1,000 lb. capacity

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Here’s a do-it-all truck that won’t break the bank!

This versatile drum truck features a unique chime hook assembly that will handle steel or fiber drums 25” – 48” tall. The drum cradle at the base of the truck provides perfect balance while loading and moving. A curved 1-1/4” diameter steel handle is welded to a 1-1/2” square steel tube stem for durability, providing  years of comfortable and dependable service. Small steel plain bore roller wheels are positioned behind the toes to facilitate loading and unloading from pallets. Polyolefin Wheels are 10” Dia. x 2-1/4” W with a plain bore. Moldon Rubber and Steel Wheels are 10” Dia. x 2-1/2” W and equipped with roller bearings and grease fittings. Overall dimensions: 59" H x 24 1/2" W.

Shown 68VR

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No more shuffling and jogging pails onto a hand truck!

• Handles 4 standard steel or plastic 5-gallon pails
• Safe, simple, and ergonomic
• 500 lb. load capacity

Maneuvering a stack of pails with a conventional hand truck is a pain -- the nose plate’s too small and the flat frame is designed for cartons. This ergonomically designed pail truck is different – just move it into a stack of pails (up to 4 high), tip back the truck and move the pails away. It's that simple! Wheels are 10" semi-pneumatic; frame is welded, and includes plastic hand grips. Overall dimensions are 55" H x 20.5" W.

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If your budget says "only one truck", this is the one for you!

• Drum handling or general purpose truck
• Up to 800 lb. capacity

Versatile drum truck has rotatable chime hook for handling 30 and 55 gallon steel drums. Curved frame handles a stack of pails. Large 14" wide x 8" deep platform handles kegs and cartons. Choice of 8" diameter x 2" wide moldon rubber, 10" diameter x 2 3/4" wide semi-pneumatic, or 10" diameter x 3 1/2" wide pneumatic tires.

156DH-H overall dimensions: 22 1/2" W x 48" H x 16 1/2" D

156DH-Z and 156DH-P overall dimensions: 22 1/2" W x 48" H x 18 1/2" D

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Perfect balance permits easy breaking back drum over rear wheels

• Supports drums with no operator effort
• Handles fiber and steel drums 28” to 40” tall
• All welded-steel construction
• 1,000 lb. capacity

This drum truck is ideal for loading and unloading drums on or off a pallet. Features a 1” diameter handle that straddles a husky 1-1/4” diameter frame for added control and leverage. A replaceable chime hook slides freely the full length of the hook shaft.  Self stands when loaded or empty. Polyolefin Wheels are 10” Dia. x 2-1/4” W (front) and 6” Dia. x 2” (rear) with a plain bore. Moldon Rubber and Steel Wheels are 10” Dia. x 2-1/2” W (front) and 6” Dia. x 2” (rear) equipped with roller bearings and grease fittings. Overall dimensions: 62” H x 24-1/2” W.

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Drum trucks include: a spring loaded chime hook that automatically engages and holds drum securely for drum handling. Front Wheels have Pneumatic Tires 12" diameter x 3 1/2" wide or Solid Rubber Tires 10" diameter x 2 1/2" wide mounted on aluminum rims with roller bearings and grease fittings. Rear Wheels on all models have polyurethane tires on axle mounted polyolefin hubs.

Steel Drum Models include a standard chime hook designed exclusively for handling steel drums.

Fiber/Steel Drum Models include a fiber drum chime hook for handling fiber and steel drums.

Plastic/Steel Drum Models include a plastic drum chime hook for handling plastic and steel drums.

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Versatile drum handler goes where others won’t fit

• Transports any 15 to 55 gallon drum with a top lip
• Durable stainless steel construction 
• Only 31-1/4" wide – goes where others can’t
• Food grade model available

This unique ergonomic drum transporter requires less than 45 lbs. of force to manually lift a full 55-gallon drum weighing 660 lbs. A single operator can move heavy drums effortlessly and safely. The drum is automatically engaged with a multi-adjustable catch that latches onto the top lip of the drum. Just depress the foot bar, pull back on the handle and the drum is elevated straight up off the floor – now the drum is balanced and there is virtually no load on the operator.  Tires are solid molded rubber on cast aluminum hubs. Food grade model has 10" synthetic rubber tires on nylon hubs with sealed stainless steel wheel bearings. Units can be washed down.

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This may be the most versatile, easiest-to-use drum truck you can use!

• Handles 30, 55 gallon steel, plastic or fiber drums with top rim
• Also handles 85 gallon steel overpacks
• Four-wheel design turns tight corners and palletizes, too
• Choice of carbon steel or T304 stainless steel
• 1,000 lb. capacity

Multi-purpose drum truck works in narrow aisles, four wheels support entire load without operator effort. Welded steel pipe frame has 1,000 lb. capacity, stands by itself. Drum rim is 12 3/4" above floor when horizontal. Overall dimensions: 63" high x 19 1/2" wide. Handles steel, plastic or fiber drum 14" - 28" diameter and 31" - 41" H with sufficient rim recess for hook attachment. Spark-Resistant model with forged stainless steel toes and Monel metal lined chime hook is available through special order. Contact your BASCO Customer Service Representative for details.

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Stays out of the way until you need it

Unique frame stands upright when unloaded. Saves floor space and keeps aisles and docks clear. Replaceable chime hook handles drums 25" – 48" tall. All steel frame with 1 1/4" curved pipe handlebar and 12 gauge 1 1/2" square tube upright. Polyolefin Wheels are 10” Dia. x 2-1/4” W with a plain bore. Moldon Rubber Wheels and Steel Wheels are 10” Dia. x 2-1/2” W with roller bearings and grease fittings. Overall dimensions: 59” H x 24 1/2” W.

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