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DGS-A

Steel Adjustable Single Drum Gripper 35 In. x 27-3/4 In. x 7-1/2 In. 800 Lb. Capacity Blue

The drum gripper makes it easy to pick up one open head (with lid installed and secured) and closed head steel drum without leaving the seat of the fork truck. Simply slip the forks into the fork pocket, fasten the safety restraint and the drum gripper is ready to go. The knuckle gripping system is lowered around the drum, gripped tightly, and then lifted into the air. Drum is automatically released by lowering the forks. Features hinged folding design for storage and adjustable-width arms for use with steel drums. Safety restraint included. Welded steel construction. Powder coat finish.
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  • Unique drum release design automatically releases drum by lowering forks
  • Heavy-duty welded steel construction provides long lasting rugged use
  • Knuckle grip design securely grabs steel drums
  • Fold-up arms provide convenient storage
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Assembled Weight 109 lbs
Assembled Size 27.75"W x 35"L x 7.5"H
Total Ship Weight 164 lbs
Package 1 Size 40"W x 48"D x 17"H
Color / Finish Blue
Freight Type LTL Palletized

Additional Attributes

Uniform Capacity (lb.) 800
Accepts (1) 30 or 55-gallon steel drums
Fork Pocket on Center (in.) 19-3/4
Fork Pocket Width (in.) 7-5/8
Usable Fork Pocket Height (in.) 1-7/8
Fork Pocket Length (in.) 15-7/8
Type Adjustable Fold-up
Minimum Drum Spacing Each Side (in.) 1
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DGS-A

Steel Adjustable Single Drum Gripper 35 In. x 27-3/4 In. x 7-1/2 In. 800 Lb. Capacity Blue

The drum gripper makes it easy to pick up one open head (with lid installed and secured) and closed head steel drum without leaving the seat of the fork truck. Simply slip the forks into the fork pocket, fasten the safety restraint and the drum gripper is ready to go. The knuckle gripping system is lowered around the drum, gripped tightly, and then lifted into the air. Drum is automatically released by lowering the forks. Features hinged folding design for storage and adjustable-width arms for use with steel drums. Safety restraint included. Welded steel construction. Powder coat finish.

  • Unique drum release design automatically releases drum by lowering forks
  • Heavy-duty welded steel construction provides long lasting rugged use
  • Knuckle grip design securely grabs steel drums
  • Fold-up arms provide convenient storage

Core Data

Assembled Weight: 109 Assembled Size: 27.75"W x 35"L x 7.5"H Color: Blue
Total Ship Weight: 164 Package 1 Size: 40"W x 48"D x 17"H Freight: LTL Palletized

Specifications

Uniform Capacity (lb.): 800
Accepts: (1) 30 or 55-gallon steel drums
Fork Pocket on Center (in.): 19-3/4
Fork Pocket Width (in.): 7-5/8
Usable Fork Pocket Height (in.): 1-7/8
Fork Pocket Length (in.): 15-7/8
Type: Adjustable Fold-up
Minimum Drum Spacing Each Side (in.): 1