Fork Lift Attachments & Crane - Drum Handling
Drum Rotator Forklift Attachment
Suitable for loads up to 365KG
DCMFAPCO.3H1
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Model |
Capacity
(kg) |
Drum
Size |
Fork
Opening |
Fork
Pocket
(mm) |
| DCMFAPCO.3H1 |
365 |
210 litres, steel
572mm diameter, 915.5mm high |
610mm apart |
65 x 170 |
Converts your fork into a drum handler!
Forklift-Rotator can easily lift, raise and tilt loaded drums. The 3 metre pull-chain loop allows control from the
driver’s seat. It has 30:1 ratio.
Drum Grab Forklift Attachment
Suitable for loads up to 680KG

DCMFAGRO.3H1
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DCMFADGRO.3H1
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Model |
Capacity
(kg) |
Drum
Size |
Fork
Opening |
Fork
Pocket
(mm) |
| DCMFAGRO.3H1 |
680 |
210 litres, steel
672mm diam. |
423mm apart |
140 x 55 x 560 |
| DCMFADGRO.3H1 |
468 per drum |
210 litres, steel
672mm diam. |
423mm apart |
140 x 55 x 560 |
Fork Mounted Automatically !
Easily and quickly lift drums without hydraulic or electric connections. Simply slip onto forks and tighten hand screws. Heavy duty steel construction. Lifts, transports and deposits drums without leaving the driving position. Firm pressure is automatically applied by action of the loaded drum and will be firmly maintained in the same position until being deposited. Reversing automatically releases the drum.
Type DRW-NC
Hand chain wheel to allow drum rotation at extended load centre, suitable for narrow carriage forklifts or special reach applications. Paint and galvanised finish.
Type DRW-NH
Drum rotation via winch handle.
- 500kg safe working load
- 360 degree rotation
- Unit weight 130kg
- Load centre 1600mm
- Pocket size 160x 65mm
- Pocket centres 480mm
- Paint and galvanised finish
Type SW-NH
This unique rotator allows for sideways rotation without the aid of the forklift hydraulics. Rotation by winch handle.
Type SW-NC
Drum rotation via hand chain wheel.
- 500kg safe working load
- 360 degree rotation
- Unit weight 110kg
- Load centre 1400mm
- Pocket size 160x 65mm
- Pocket centres 380mm
- Paint finish
Type DR-NC
Features hand chain operation to allow the drum to be rotated when lifted above the chest height of the operator.
500kg safe working load- 360 degree rotation
- Unit weight 90kg
- Load centre 900mm
- Pocket size 160x 65mm
- Pocket centres 800mm
Type DR-NH
Handle rotation using minimum effort for fully controlled tipping, allowing complete emptying of the drum contents.
500kg safe working load- 360 degree rotation
- Unit weight 100kg
- Load centre 900mm
- Pocket size 160x 65mm
- Pocket centres 800mm
Type DC-R
The drum is held by a belly strap with eccentric lock. Rotation is provided by the forklift hydraulics and controlled by the third function lever. Heavy lift capacity.
1000kg safe working load- 130 degree rotation
- Unit weight 90kg
- Load centre 1000mm
- Pocket size 160x 65mm
- Pocket centres 800mm
- Paint finish
Type DL 1000
The safest drum lifter available. This attachment ensures 205L drums are moved with 100% security. The drum is quickly clamped via eccentric lock. A further safety catch prevents accidental release.
- 1000kg safe working load
- Unit weight 80kg
- Load centre 1300mm
- Pocket size 160x 65mm
- Pocket centres 330mm
Type DC-RH
A slip-on rotator requiring only the connection of a safety chain from the attachment to the forklift. The powerful hand pump allows for effortless yet controlled rotation both forward and return.
1000kg safe working load- 130 degree rotation
- Unit weight 120kg
- Load centre 1000mm
- Pocket size 160x 65mm
- Pocket centres 800mm
- Paint finish
Type DC-GR
A heavy duty 205L drum lifter with hydraulic grab/rotation ability. With 1 tonne lift capacity this attachment is ideal for the recycle industry and for mining applications. Able to pick a single drum from a pallet of 4 without disturbing the other 3 drums. Fitted with quick connect couplings for connection to the 3rd and 4th forklift hydraulic valves.
Paint finish.
- 1000kg safe working load
- 130 degree rotation
- Unit weight 150kg
Load centre 1250mm- Pocket size 160x 65mm
- Pocket centres 820mm
- Hor C of G 800mm
Type DC-GR/EFD
A 12 volt electric flow diverter is fitted to the DC-GR should only a 3rd forklift valve be available (usually the sideshift valve). This option splits the hydraulic flow to either the grab or rotate function, eliminating the requirement for the 4th forklift valve. To activate the flow diverter the forklift must be fitted with a push button switch and control wire extending to the carriage. Unit weight 160kg.
Type DC-GR/HPP
The battery/electric hydraulic pack eliminates the need to connect to the forklift's hydraulic system. This self contained unit includes a 12 volt hydraulic pump, 105ah industrial battery and pulse battery charger. Operation of the HPP is by push button crane pendant connected to a 4 metre control cable, allowing the forklift driver to work the attachment from the drivers seat. Unit weight 270kg.
Type DG-B
Remote hydraulic grab/rotate allows the forklift operator to pick a single drum form a pallet of 4 drums without disturbing the other 3. With galvanised finish and a full 180 degrees rotation, this attachment is ideal for the food processing industry. Supplied with quick release hose couplings for connection to the 3rd and
4th forklift valves.
- 350kg safe working load
- 180 degree rotation
- Unit weight 150kg
Load centre 1250mm- Pocket size 160x 65mm
- Pocket centres 820mm
- Hor C of G 800mm
Type DG-B/EFD
A 12 volt electric flow diverter is fitted to the DG-B should only a 3rd forklift valve be available (usually the sideshift valve). This option splits the hydraulic flow to either the grab or rotate function, eliminating the requirement for the 4th forklift valve. To activate the flow diverter the forklift must be fitted with a push button switch and control wire extending to the carriage. Unit weight 160kg.
Type DG-B/HPP
The battery/electric hydraulic pack eliminates the need to connect to the forklift's hydraulic system. This self contained unit includes a 12 volt hydraulic pump, 105ah industrial battery and pulse battery charger. Operation of the HPP is by push button crane pendant connected to a 4 metre control cable, allowing the forklift driver to work the attachment form the drivers seat. Unit weight 270kg.
Type DC-T
The fast and economical solution to emptying 205L drums. To release the drum the operator pulls the draw cord from the drivers seat. This unit is ideal for scrap and waste products.
500kg safe working load- 180 degree rotation
- Unit weight 100kg
- Load centre 1000mm
Pocket size 160x 65mm- Pocket centres 800mm
- Paint finish
Type PBO Option
By replacing the standard cradle fitted to DR-N, DRW-N or CDR500 range of rotating attachments with the PBO cradle the operator has the ability to handle plastic drums and barrels, as well as standard steel drums. Capacity 500kg SWL. 560mm band fitted with 2 ratchet straps.

Type DR-NH + PBO
Fork Lift Attachments and Crane - Drum Turners
Type DT
The unique Type DT Drum Turner allows for metal 205L drums to be repositioned or transported with ease. This slip-on attachment has a manual pull cord operation, while being held on the forklift by a safety chain.
Metal drums lying on their side can be placed in a vertical position and drums standing upright can be placed in a horizontal position.
With the drum able to be transported in the horizontal position Drum Turners make loading of racks simple.
- 350kg safe working load
- 90 degree rotation
- Unit weight 110kg
- Load centre 1500mm
- Pocket size 160x 65mm
- Pocket centres 380mm
- Paint finish
Type CDR 500
CDR 500C
The proven design of the forklift rotator has been extended to the crane rotator. The drum is quickly clamped in the holder by eccentric lock with 360 degree rotation. Available with either handle or chain rotation.
CDR 500H
- 500kg SWL
- 360 degree rotation
- Unit weight 120kg
- Centre of drum to lifting eye 800mm
Type CDR 1000
CDR 1000C
Heavy lift capacity crane rotator suitable for mining operations, manufacturers and foundries. Available with either handle or chain rotation.
CDR 1000H
- 1000kg SWL
- 360 degree rotation
- Unit weight 220kg
- Centre of drum to lifting eye 960mm
- Paint and galvanised finish
Type CDC-1
205 litre steel drum lifter, simple and safe overcentre catch with steel support band. Paint and galvanised finish. Supplied with lifting chains. Capacity 1000kg
SWL.
Fork Lift Attachments - Drum Lifters
BG Drum Lifters
Type BG-1
Type BG-2
Type BG1-H
Type BG-2
Type BG2-H
Drum handling made easy. A good field of vision allows the operator to continually observe the drum being handled. The operator does not leave the drivers seat. The unique beak design provides a high clamping force, even when travelling over uneven ground. With few moving parts, this attachment requires no down time for repairs. Suitable for 205L steel drums, plastic drums, open top and ring lock drums. The BG-H lifters provide improved drum support over the standard BG style. A contoured rest acting lower down the drum prevents damage to the drum and its labelling, while allowing an increase in lift capacity.
Type |
No.
Drums |
SWL
kg |
Pocket
Cts mm |
Pocket
Size mm |
Load
Centre mm |
Unit
Weight kg |
BG1 |
1 |
500 |
235 |
160 x 60 |
1225 |
50 |
BG1-H |
1 |
1000 |
235 |
160 x 60 |
1210 |
75 |
BG2 |
2 |
1000 |
600 |
160 x 60 |
1300 |
80 |
BG2-H |
2 |
1500 |
600 |
160 x 60 |
1340 |
110 |
Type SDL Drum Lifters
The fully automatic clamping action enables safe and precise placement of drums. To grip the drum simply push the arms against drum centre and drive forward. The arms will engage around the drum and lock under the rolling hoop when raised. The heavier the load, the tighter the grip. To release lower down and drive backwards. The SDL 2 will handle either a single drum or two drums.
Type |
No.
Drums |
SWL
kg |
Pocket
Cts mm |
Pocket
Size mm |
Load
Centre mm |
Unit
Weight kg |
SDL 1 |
1 |
500 |
320 |
160 x 60 |
1350 |
62 |
SDL 2 |
2 |
1000 |
600 |
160 x 60 |
1350 |
75 |
Type VPI-500
Drum hoisting made safe and effortless. This simple lifter attaches to the rim of a 205 litre steel drum in an instant for lifting by crane or hoist. Rated 500kg SWL.
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