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Fork Truck Drum Carrier/Rotators

Easily transport and rotate 55 gallon steel drums using a fork truck. Each unit is provided with a 15
foot long chain to allow the drum to be rotated up to 360° from the fork truck operator's seat. Fork
pockets measure 7⅝"W x 2⅝"H usable, except DCR-205-8 and DCR-205-15 usable is 7"W.
DC powered units include two (2) 12V batteries, on-board charger, battery charge indicator gauge,
and hand held control on a 4 foot to 20 foot long coil cord. Safety restraint is used to secure unit to
fork truck. Bung Nut Wrench, model BNW-I, is included. FORK TRUCK ATTACHMENTS

MODEL CRANK TURNS DRUM RESTRAINT UNIFORM WEIGHT model DCR-205-15
NUMBER PER 90° ROTATION METHOD CAPACITY (POUND)
15 FOOT ROTATION PULL CHAIN
DCR-205-8� 10 33" CHAIN 800 lb. 228
DCR-205-15� 10 33" CHAIN 1,500 lb. 222
DCR-205-20 15 DUAL RATCHET STRAP 2,000 lb. 229
12V DC POWERED
DCR-205-8-DC -- 36" CHAIN 800 lb. 241
DCR-205-12-DC -- 36" CHAIN 1,200 lb. 306 model
DCR-R-HC HAND CRANK (IN PLACE OF PULL CHAIN) 1 DCR-205-12-DC
RRC-2PB RADIO REMOTE CONTROL use w/DC units 1
DRUM MUST BE FULL TO ROTATE AT RATED CAPACITY
Drum Positioners

Allows fork truck driver to rotate standing drums to the horizontal racking position and vice-
versa. Positive latching system ensures safe handling of drums weighing up to 800 pounds. Slide
the positioner extensions over the vertical drum. With the aid of the Drum Positioner, rotate
drum to horizontal position. Latching system will engage to allow horizontal positioning of
drum. It’s now ready to slide into the rack. Mechanical operation relies on fork truck to rotate
and lift drums. Fork pockets measure 7½"W x 2½"H usable on 20½" centers. Units now
feature a welded spacer to protect drum fixtures from damage when rotating.
MODEL ACCEPTABLE UNIFORM WEIGHT
NUMBER DRUM TYPES CAPACITY (POUND)
DRUM-P-55� 55 GALLON STEEL 800 lb. 318
DRUM-P-30 30 GALLON STEEL & 55 GALLON POLY 800 lb. 335

Automatic Eagle Beak™ Drum Lifters model DRUM-P-55
This time tested and proven design allows a fork truck operator to easily secure, move, and
release drums without leaving the seat of the fork truck. For use with open (lid installed model FMDL-1
and secured) and closed head 30 and 55 gallon plastic, steel, and fiber drums with a top
lip strong enough to support the weight of the drum. Choose single-drum or double-
drum configuration. Includes safety restraint to secure unit to the fork truck. Welded steel
construction. Baked-in powder-coated toughness. Fork pockets measure 7½" wide x 2½"
high usable on 20½" centers. A ratchet strap is supplied to secure the drum to the unit when
traveling over rough terrain. FMDL-1 and FMDL-2 meet OSHA 1910-178 requirements.

MODEL NUMBER UNIFORM OVERALL SIZE WEIGHT
NUMBER OF DRUMS CAPACITY (W x L x H) (POUND)
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FMDL-1� 1 1,000 lb. 28½" x 42 /8" x 31 /4" 227
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FMDL-2� 2 2,000 lb. 41¼" x 42 /8" x 31 /4" 311
Fork Mounted Poly Drum Handlers model FMDL-2
These easy to use plastic drum handlers are designed to handle odd-shaped plastic drums. Includes
safety restraint for securing unit to the fork truck. Baked-in powder-coated toughness. model FPDL-8-L
Model FPDL-8-L has adjustable arms that are designed to fit 55 gallon plastic drums secured at
bottom. Low drum attachment point allows for use with both open and closed head drums. A
ratchet strap is supplied to secure the drum to the unit when traveling over rough terrain.
Model FPDL-11-H is a top lip plastic drum lifter for use with 30 and 55 gallon plastic closed head
drums. 7½" wide x 2½" high usable fork tubes on 20½" centers. High drum attachment point for
use with top lip at least /16" high. Will also work with steel and fiber drums with open (lid installed
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and secured) and closed head drums, with open (lid installed and secured) and closed head drums.
MODEL UNIFORM OVERALL SIZE WEIGHT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION CAPACITY (W x L x H) (POUND)
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FPDL-8-L� BOTTOM GRIP 800 lb. 28½" x 56¼" x 22 /8" 235
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FPDL-11-H� TOP GRIP 1,100 lb. 28½" x 48 /8" x 22 /8" 196 model FPDL-11-H
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