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Morse Model 185R below hook lifting device

  • New below hook 55-gallon drum dumper provides great versatility
  • Lift and pour 55-gallon steel drum, plastic or fiber drum with suitable top rim
  • Affordable
  • Quick to load and unload
  • Engages drum rim. . . not ribs or girth. . . drum need not have ribs
  • Lift drum from 4-drum pallet
  • Also place 55-gallon steel drum horizontally on top of rack, drain stand or drum rotator

The New Morse Model 185R Kontrol-Karrier features a unique drum holder with "Top Rim Clamp." This offers ease of use and versatility to lift, move, pour and place drum.

The "Top Rim Clamp" grips the drum rim securely for lifting. The drum can be lifted from close proximity to walls or other drums. The user is not forced to reposition the drum before engaging it. Use the spring loaded "bottom rim catch" when tilting or pouring drum with bottom rim. This eliminates the need to clamp anything around the front of a drum which has an appropriate bottom rim. Can also place a 55-gallon steel drum horizontally on top of drum-stand, drain rack or Morse drum rotator. If drum lacks a bottom rim, place chain around front of drum to tilt or pour.

Handle drum up to 23.5" (59.7 cm) in diameter and minimum height of 34" (86.4 cm). Capacity of 800 Lb. (364 kg) for a full drum, 500 Lb. (227 kg) for a half-full drum. Morse Model 185R Kontrol-Karrier has chain wheel for controlled tilting and pouring. Optional Self-Stopping Hand Crank (not shown) locks pour angle of drum automatically when handle is released.

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Last Updated: 04/09/08  
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