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Forklift Attachment - Forklift drum carrier

Forklift Attachments to Move and Pour Drum.
Morse Forklift-Karriers convert your fork truck into a drum handler.

Fork Hook

Fork Hook - Model 284
Model 284
Fork Hook
Slides onto fork

Drum Handling Video
Model 285A VIDEO

Model 285A-BP VIDEO

Forklift Attachment

Manual tilt models are available with MORStop Tilt-Brake
 

Calculation of lost load capacity with forklift attachment
Calculation of
Lost Load Capacity

Morse model 285A Forklift attachment for controlled dispensing of 55 gallon drum

More than just a Drum Dumper...

...Controlled Dispensing
Forklift Attachment Model 285A shown has 800 Lb. (363 kg) capacity. Models are available to dispense a drum of up to 2,500 Lb. (1134 kg) - see list at right.

Fork mounted drum handlers to allow fork truck operator to lift, transport, rotate and pour a heavy drum

Simple to mount drum handler on forks

  • No tools needed
  • No power connections or truck modifications required
  • Fork pocket openings are:
    •  24.5" (62.2 cm) apart
    • 2.5" (6.35 cm) high by 6.5" (16.5 cm) wide

Pull-chain loop allows drum tilt control from the driver's seat of your fork truck with 20' (6.1 m) chain loop providing a 10' (3 m) drop of chain for operator to turn drum. Handle a drum with drum faucet in place.

Forklift attachment models and features

Manual Drum Tilt Control Options
MORStop-Tilt-Brake logo
  1. Standard Chain wheel and pull chain
  2. Hand Crank Options in place of chain wheel
    • Option # X01 - Hand crank, MORStop Tilt-Brake and Gear Covers
    • Option # X02 - Hand crank and Gear Covers
    • Option # X03 - Hand wheel and Gear Covers
Forklift-Karriers
Model # Description Capacity

Standard duty forklift carriers - 800 Lb. (363 kg) capacity

285A Standard-Duty with MORcinch Drum Holder 800 Lb.
(363 kg)
285AM Standard-Duty with Spark Resistant Parts and MORcinch Drum Holder 800 Lb.
(363 kg)
285G 3-Piece Drum Holder for 22.5" (57 cm) diameter 55-gallon (208 liter) steel drum 800 Lb.
(363 kg)

Heavy-duty forklift carriers - 1500 Lb. (680 kg) capacity
285A-HD Heavy-Duty with MORcinch Drum Holder 1500 Lb.
(680 kg)
285AM-HD Heavy-Duty with Spark Resistant Parts, and MORcinch Drum Holder 1500 Lb.
(680 kg)
285G-HD 3-Piece Drum Holder for 22.5" (57 cm) diameter 55-gallon (208 liter) steel drum 1500 Lb.
(680 kg)

Extra heavy-duty forklift carriers - 2000 Lb. (907 kg) or 2500 Lb. (1134 kg) capacity
285A-GR Extra Heavy-Duty with 2 load binders 2000 Lb.
(907 kg)
285G-GR 3-Piece Drum Holder for 22.5" (57 cm) diameter 55-gallon (208 liter) steel drum 2000 Lb.
(907 kg)
285GM-GR Spark Resistant Parts and 3-Piece Drum Holder for 22.5" (57 cm) diameter 55-gallon (208 liter) steel drum 2000 Lb.
(907 kg)
285XGR Heavily reinforced 3-piece drum holder for 22.5" (57 cm) diameter 55-gallon (208 liter) steel drum, worm gear speed reducer 2500 Lb.
(1134 kg)

Battery powered tilt forklift carriers
285A-BP Forklift-Karrier with Battery-Powered Tilt 1200 Lb.
(545 kg)
     

* Half-Full Drum Rating

Half-Full Drum Rating of forklift attachment is an indication of the capacity for tilting an unbalanced, bottom-heavy drum. A partially full drum with an unbalanced and shifting load is harder to tilt than a full drum.

 

Last Updated: 06/30/09

Forklift Attachment - Forklift Carrier. Morse 285 Series Forklift-Karriers. Forklift attachment to move and Pour Drum.