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Automatic Drum Grab, Fork Truck Attachment to Suit 1 or 2 Drums - 250kg to 1000kg
Fork Mounted Drum Grab with 2 Drum Options.
FMDG-555



The ideal 'entry level' drum handler for low to medium movement of steel drums around the factory or store.
Fully automatic in operation, the grab simply locates underneath the 'rolling hoops' of the drum and tightens its grip once lifting commences. No manual handling of drums is required, thus reducing risk of injury whilst increasing on site Health & Safety.
With heavy duty zinc plated screw clamps for securing the drum handler safely to the lift truck forks, this drum handler is a simple, low cost yet effective attachment for carrying out your drum handling operations, and like all our forklift attachments, will come fully tested and certified to comply with the latest Health & Safety Regulations.
100kg, 250kg, 500kg and 1000kg capacity options available
- The 'entry-level' drum grab has been designed especially for the handling of steel drums with rolling hoops.
- Medium duty.
- Fully automatic operation.
- Simple to use.
- The simple to use automatic drum clamp has quick-slide two-position adjustment to allow handling of 210 litre steel drums with rolling hoops or 210/220 'L' or 'XL' style plastic drums.
- This drum handler is designed for handling 210 litre steel oil drums with rolling hoops, where contents have high mass to volume ratios, such as powders, metals, etc.
- Lost load centre is measured from the tip of the forks
- 'CE' marked.
Specifications
Model | Max SWL | Max Fork Size (mm) | Fork Spread (mm) | Lost Load Centre (mm) | C of G (mm) | No. of Drums | Drum Type(s) | Weight (kg) |
210/220 Litre Steel Drums (45 Gallon) | ||||||||
555-9066 | 500kg | 140 x 50 | 560 | 70 | 470 | 1 | 1 | 58 |
555-9067 | 500kg | 180 x 90 | 560 | 70 | 450 | 1 | 1 | 73 |
555-9068 | 1000kg | 140 x 50 | 880 | 70 | 589 | 2 | 1 | 75 |
555-9069 | 1000kg | 180 x 90 | 880 | 70 | 560 | 2 | 1 | 90 |
210/220 Litre Steel Drums (45 Gallon) (heavy duty) | ||||||||
555-9070 | 1000kg | 140 x 50 | 560 | 80 | 563 | 1 | 1 | 65 |
110 Litre Steel Drum (20/25 Gallon) | ||||||||
555-9071 | 250kg | 140 x 50 | 560 | 70 | 554 | 1 | 1 | 45 |
210/220 Litre Steel and Plastic L+XL Ring Drums | ||||||||
555-9072 | 500kg | 140 x 50 | 560 | 120 | 561 | 1 | 1, 2 | 62 |
555-9073 | 1000kg | 140 x 50 | 880 | 120 | 580 | 2 | 1, 2 | 79 |
Drum Types

The ideal 'entry level' drum handler for low to medium movement of steel drums around the factory or store.
Fully automatic in operation, the grab simply locates underneath the 'rolling hoops' of the drum and tightens its grip once lifting commences. No manual handling of drums is required, thus reducing risk of injury whilst increasing on site Health & Safety.
With heavy duty zinc plated screw clamps for securing the drum handler safely to the lift truck forks, this drum handler is a simple, low cost yet effective attachment for carrying out your drum handling operations, and like all our forklift attachments, will come fully tested and certified to comply with the latest Health & Safety Regulations.
100kg, 250kg, 500kg and 1000kg capacity options available
- The 'entry-level' drum grab has been designed especially for the handling of steel drums with rolling hoops.
- Medium duty.
- Fully automatic operation.
- Simple to use.
- The simple to use automatic drum clamp has quick-slide two-position adjustment to allow handling of 210 litre steel drums with rolling hoops or 210/220 'L' or 'XL' style plastic drums.
- This drum handler is designed for handling 210 litre steel oil drums with rolling hoops, where contents have high mass to volume ratios, such as powders, metals, etc.
- Lost load centre is measured from the tip of the forks
- 'CE' marked.
Specifications
Model | Max SWL | Max Fork Size (mm) | Fork Spread (mm) | Lost Load Centre (mm) | C of G (mm) | No. of Drums | Drum Type(s) | Weight (kg) |
210/220 Litre Steel Drums (45 Gallon) | ||||||||
555-9066 | 500kg | 140 x 50 | 560 | 70 | 470 | 1 | 1 | 58 |
555-9067 | 500kg | 180 x 90 | 560 | 70 | 450 | 1 | 1 | 73 |
555-9068 | 1000kg | 140 x 50 | 880 | 70 | 589 | 2 | 1 | 75 |
555-9069 | 1000kg | 180 x 90 | 880 | 70 | 560 | 2 | 1 | 90 |
210/220 Litre Steel Drums (45 Gallon) (heavy duty) | ||||||||
555-9070 | 1000kg | 140 x 50 | 560 | 80 | 563 | 1 | 1 | 65 |
110 Litre Steel Drum (20/25 Gallon) | ||||||||
555-9071 | 250kg | 140 x 50 | 560 | 70 | 554 | 1 | 1 | 45 |
210/220 Litre Steel and Plastic L+XL Ring Drums | ||||||||
555-9072 | 500kg | 140 x 50 | 560 | 120 | 561 | 1 | 1, 2 | 62 |
555-9073 | 1000kg | 140 x 50 | 880 | 120 | 580 | 2 | 1, 2 | 79 |
Drum Types

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