Fork Lift Attachments - Drum Handling
Type: SDLC-1 Drum Lifter

Designed for standard 205 litre steel drums, the fully
automatic clamping action enables safe and precise
placement of drums without the operator having to
leave the Drivers seat. The Support Arms are
adjustable to ensure secure clamping. The drum is
gripped by pushing the arms against the drum centre
and driving forward with the Forklift. The arms will
engage around the drum and lock under the rolling
hoop when raised. The heavier the load, the tighter the
grip becomes. To release the drum, simply lower the
drum onto ground level and reverse the Forklift.
The finish on the Drum Lifter is Zinc Plated steel.

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SDLC-1 SPECIFICATIONS:
- Safe Working Load (SWL) 500kg
- Unit Weight 100kg
- Load Centre 1375mm
- HCG 760mm
- VCG -40mm
- Pocket Size 185 x 60mm
- Pocket Centres 420mm
Type |
No.
Drums |
SWL
kg |
Pocket
Cts mm |
Pocket
Size mm |
Load
Centre mm |
Unit
Weight kg |
SDLC 1 |
1 |
500 |
420 |
185 x 60 |
1375 |
100 |
SDL 2 |
2 |
1000 |
585 |
165 x 65 |
1340 |
75 |
Type BGN Drum Lifter
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.
Suitable for 205L steel drums, plastic drums, open top and ring lock drums. Available as a single or a two drum unit. A contoured rest acts at a point low enough down the drum to prevent damage to the drum and its labelling. Galvanised finish.
Type |
No.
Drums |
SWL
kg |
Pocket
Cts mm |
Pocket
Size mm |
Load
Centre mm |
Unit
Weight kg |
BGN1 |
1 |
1000 |
250 |
185 x 60 |
1210 |
72 |
BGN2 |
2 |
1500 |
600 |
185 x 60 |
1250 |
95 |
|
|
Beak Grab |
Contoured Drum Rest |
|
|
BGN 1 |
BGN 2 |
Type DL 1000 Drum Lifter
The DL1000 is the safest drum lifter available with the drum being transported with 100% security. The drum is secured by a chain belly strap which is operated by an eccentric lock which is then also secured by an additional securing pin. Galvanised finish
- Safe Working Load: 1000 kg
- Unit Weight: 60 kg
- Load Centre: 1160 mm
- Fork Pocket Size: 165 mm x 65 mm
- Fork Pocket Centres: 335 mm
Type DC-T Drum Rotator
The fast and economical solution to emptying 205L drums. The unit is ideal for scrap and waste products.
Achain belly strap with an eccentric lock secures the drum firmly in position. To release the drum the operator pulls the draw chord from the drivers seat. Enamel paint finish.
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Safe Working Load: 500 kg - Unit Weight 100 kg
- Rotation: 180 degrees
- Load Centre: 1040 mm
- Fork Pocket Size: 165 mm x 65 mm
- Fork Pocket Centres: 825 mm
Type DR-NH Drum Rotator
The DR-NH Drum Rotator is designed to lift and rotate 205 litre drums through 360 degrees. The drum is secured into the attachment with a locking belly strap. The rotation of the drum is done via a handle operated gearbox using minium effort, allowing complete and controlled tipping. Galvanised finish.
Safe Working Load: 500 kg- Fork Pocket Size: 165 mm x 65 mm
- Fork Pocket Centres: 820 mm
- Load Centre: 930 mm
- Unit Weight: 100 kg
Type DR-NC Drum Rotator
The DR-NC is fitted with chain operation to allow for drum rotation when lifted above chest height of the operator. Galvanised finish.
Safe Working Load: 500 kg- Fork Pocket Size: 165 mm x 65 mm
- Fork Pocket Centres: 820 mm
- Load Centre: 930 mm
- Unit Weight: 100 kg
Type DRW-NH Drum Rotator
The DRW-NH Drum Rotator is designed to lift and rotate 205 litre drums through 360 degrees and is ideal for long reach situations. It is also ideal for narrow carriages width forklifts where the fork tines cannot be positioned far enough apart for a standard DR-NH unit. Galvanised finish.
- Safe Working Load: 500 kg
- Fork Pocket Size: 165 mm x 65 mm
- Fork Pocket Centres: 480 mm
- Load Centre: 1640 mm
- Unit Weight: 130 kg
Type DRW-NC Drum Rotator
Fitted with the chain operation, the DRW-NC allows for drum rotation when drum is lifted above chest height. Galvanised finish.
- Safe Working Load: 500 kg
- Fork Pocket Size: 165 mm x 65 mm
- Fork Pocket Centres: 480 mm
- Load Centre: 1640 mm
- Unit Weight: 140 kg
Type SW-NH Drum Rotator
The SW-NH is designed to lift and rotate steel 205 litre drums sideways to the direction of the forklift. The 360 degree rotation of the drum is via a handle operated reduction gearbox. Enamel paint finish.
- Safe Working Load: 500 kg
- Load Centre: 1385 mm
- Fork Pocket Size: 165 mm x 65 mm
- Fork Pocket Centres: 375 mm
- Unit Weight: 110 kg
Type SW-NC Drum Rotator
The SW-NC is fitted with chain operation to allow for drum rotation when lifted above chest height. Enamel paint finish.
- Safe Working Load: 500 kg
- Load Centre: 1385 mm
- Fork Pocket Size: 165 mm x 65 mm
- Fork Pocket Centres: 375 mm
- Unit Weight: 120 kg
Type: DC-R2 Drum Rotator
The DC-R2 Hydraulic Drum Rotator is a heavy duty rotator designed to lift and rotate 205 litre steel drums. A Chain Belly Strap holds the drum firmly in position, whilst the rotation is provided by the Forklift hydraulics. One hydraulic function is required. Enamel paint finish.
Safe Working Load: 1000kg- Fork Pocket Size: 185 mm x 65 mm
- Fork Pocket Centres: 874 mm
- Unit Weight: 135 kg
- Load Centre: 1050 mm
- Rotation: 130 degrees
Type PBO Plastic Barrel Option
By replacing the standard belly strap, the PBO option will allow for plastic drums and barrels as well as standard steel drums to be handled. The dual woven and chain combination belly straps hold the drum or barrel firmly in position.
Attachments which can be fitted with the PBO option include:

Note: When PBO Option is fitted the Safe Working Load is reduced to 350 kg.
Type: DC-GR2 Hydraulic Drum Rotator

The DC-GR2 Hydraulic Drum Rotator is a heavy duty 205 litre drum lifter with hydraulic grab & 130 degree rotation ability. With 1 tonne lift capacity, this attachment is ideal for the recycling industry and for mining applications. This lifter is able to pick a single drum from a pallet of 4 without disturbing the other 3 drums. This unit is fitted with quick connect couplings for connection to the 3rd and 4th Forklift hydraulic valves. Enamel paint finish.
Safe Working Load: 1000kg- Load Centre: 1310mm
- Fork Pocket Size: 185 mm x 65 mm
- Fork Pocket Centres: 875 mm
- Unit Weight: 175kg
Type: DC-GR2/EFD
A 12 volt electric Flow Diverter is fitted to the this unit for use on Forklifts where only one additional valve is available. This Flow Diverter splits the hydraulic oil flow to either the grab or rotate function on the unit.
To activate the Flow Diverter, the forklift must be fitted with a push button switch mounted in the cabin, and the control wiring extending to the carriage for connection to the Flow Diverter.
The Unit Weight on this model is 180kg.
All other specifications are the same as the standard DC-GR2 unit.
Type: DC-GR2/HPP

The DC-GR2/HPP unit is fitted with a self contained battery / electric operated hydraulic power pack, eliminating the need to connect to the hydraulic system of the forklift.
This self contained unit includes a 12 volt hydraulic pump, battery and battery charger unit. Operation of the HPP unit is via pendant control, allowing the forklift driver to operate the unit from the drivers seat.
The Unit Weight on this model is 295kg.
All other specifications are the same as the standard DC-GR2 unit.
Drum Rotator Forklift Attachment
Suitable for loads up to 365KG
DCMFAPCO.3H1
|
|
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
|
 |
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
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