Drum Handling Equipment

Phone: 877-885-7527

Best Pak Company specializes in Drum Handling Equipment, Portable Drum Handling Lifts, Drum Handling Positioners, and Drum Trucks. Our lift truck mounted drum handling equipment is the standard of the industry with capacities of 2000 lbs and options to 2500 lbs, 360 degree rotation and forward dumping 125 degrees. Skid Steer Loaders require drum handling equipment for land fills, construction sites and reclamation areas. Our drum handling attachments allow for forward dumping or rotation of 360 degrees utilizing a variety of jaws for steel, plastic or fiber drums. We also offer a skid steer loader attachment that will clamp only up to 2800 lbs
Self-Powered and Fork Lift-Powered Hydraulic Models for Dispensing Drums
Ultra-Grip II™ Model 6135 Ultra-Grip II™ is the top-of-the-line general purpose hydraulic lift truck mounted drum handler. Only Ultra-Grip II allows the operator the choice of controlled dumping to the left, right, and forward. Rubber-lined general purpose jaws are designed to handle steel drums, and other rigid cylinders from 16" to 26" in diameter. Call if you need capacities up to 2500 lbs for your forklift attachments View a Video
Versa-Grip™ Designed primarily for handling steel drums of various sizes, the Self-Powered Versa-Grip™ features both hydraulic gripping and dumping capabilities, and can be used on almost any brand or style of lift truck because of its self-contained built-in 12-volt battery operated Power Pak. The rubber-lined general purpose jaws can handle both steel drums and other rigid cylinders from 13" to 24" in diameter. View a Video
	The Lift Truck-Powered Versa-Grip Model 6138 (shown above) features both hydraulic gripping and dumping capabilities. The rubber-lined general purpose jaws are designed to handle both steel drums and other rigid cylinders from 13" to 24" in diameter. Model 6138 requires a lift truck equipped with an auxiliary valve control and hydraulic quick couplers.
Self-Powered and Lift Truck-Powered Hydraulic Models for Transporting Drums
Maxi-Grip™ Model 6156 Maxi-Grip™ is designed for moving and vertically stacking steel drums. Standard size 6" x 18" rubber-lined general purpose jaws adjust hydraulically to securely grip drums and other rigid cylindrical objects from 18" to 28" in diameter. This allows operators to handle drums outside and over rough floors. Model 6156 is lift truck-powered and requires a lift truck equipped with an auxiliary valve control and hydraulic quick couplers View a Video
The Model 6157 Maxi-Grip™ is identical in purpose to the Lift-Truck Powered Model 6156 Maxi Grip™, except it is a self-contained and self-powered model, equipped with a 12-volt battery operated Power Pak (see below). Designed for moving and vertically stacking steel drums, the standard size 6" x 18" rubber-lined general purpose jaws adjust hydraulically to securely grip drums and other rigid cylindrical objects from 18" to 28" in diameter. View a Video
Gravity-Actuated Mechanical Models for Transporting Drums
Auto-Grip™ A heavy-duty gravity-actuated mechanical drum grip, Auto-Grip™ actually works faster than hydraulic models if all drums to be moved are the same size. However, the spring-and-cam actuated rubber-lined jaws can be adjusted to fit 30, 55 or 85-gallon over pack drums, or any cylindrical object between 18" and 28" in diameter. View a Video
Drum Snatchers™ The Drum Snatcher, available in single or double drum styles, is Valley Craft's most economical drum mover for 55-gallon drums. It is designed for those customers who have only limited drum-handling needs and should only be used on smooth transporting surfaces. Customers with heavy usage requirements or rough transporting surfaces should consider Model 6145 Auto Grip (see above), or one of our hydraulic models. View a Video

Skid-Steer Loader Attachments Hydraulic attachments for handling drums and cylinders.
Model 6144 is the ultimate drum grip for your skid-steer loader. It hydraulically clamps drums and cylinders 18-28 inches in diameter with 6” x 18” rubber lined jaws. Constant hydraulic pressure secures the load, making the unit excellent for salvage operations. Comes complete with hoses and standard ½” quick couplers.
Attachment tilts forward an additional 125° from the skid steer's 90° tilt. Valley Craft's skid-steer loader drum grip attachment makes lifting, rotating and dumping drums at construction landfills, reclamation areas and other job sites easy and efficient. Constructed of premium grade steel, these skid-steer loader attachments can be used indoors and outdoors for virtually any drum handling need.
Portable Lifts & Positioners
Roto-Lift® Rotating Drum Handlers Available in standard straddle-type or special counterweighted models, Roto-Lift Rotating Drum Handlers are essential for transporting and dumping a variety of drums in the tightest of spaces. Roto-Lift Drum Handlers feature a single-post design, are manually propelled, and come in either 78" or 90" high models. Choose from battery-powered, air-powered or manually-powered options depending on your needs. All models easily lift and rotate drums of up to 800 lbs. All models have polyurethane fixed front wheels and swivel rear Roto-Lift®
The ingenious Barrel Hawk TM employs a beak-style grab that is able to grasp virtually any kind of drum. The unique Raptor design allows the unit to straddle standard pallets and grab drums from the center, and makes loading and unloading from containment skids a safe and easy task. Raptors are equipped with 6" poly wheels for easy maneuverability Barrel Hawk™ & Harrie
Versa-Lift™ Multi-Purpose Positioners efficient single-post design provides excellent mobility and high visibility, even in congested areas. It's an ideal alternative to heavier lift trucks and powered walkies, and is perfect for medium-duty or "in-between" handling tasks. Versa-Lift is manually propelled, and features a rugged steel frame with a 1000-lb. Capacity. Custom heights and widths are available. Four different lifting power options are available to meet your particular needs for economy and mobility. All trucks have 3 x 1.5" rigid and 4 x 1.5" swivel poly wheels.
Drum Handling Trucks
EZY-ROL™ Drum Handling Trucks feature the patented EZY-Tilt™ design that makes it easy to "break over" the heaviest of loads. These trucks make moving heavy drums fast and easy. Simply tip the frame of the truck up against the drum. This raises the wheels off the ground and automatically engages the chine hook to secure the drum. The shoes become the fulcrum point, providing better leverage for tipping the drum back onto the wheels. Drum Handling Hand Trucks