Drum Tongs

Drum Tongs offer a cost effective and simple means of positioning drums. The Legs on the tongs grip the barrel under the lip (chimb) and is held tightly in place using the weight of the drum. Drum Tongs Can be fitted directly to a crane hook or to a forklift using a fork mounted hook.


Drum Tongs - Semi Automatic

Semi Automatic Drum Tongs

The Semi Automatic Drum Tongs can be used for lifting 210 litre drums of the tight-head or open topped steel type. Operation is carried out via a semi automatic safety latch mechanism.


Model Ref Max SWL Drum Type No of Drums Weight
DTG-1 500Kg 1 1 26Kg
DTG-1-HD 1000Kg 1 1 33Kg
DTG-1-M 500Kg 4 1 28Kg


Drum Tongs - Fully Automatic

Fully Automatic Drum Tongs

The Fully Automatic Drum Tongs can be used for lifting 210 or 120 litre drums of varying types. Models are available to handle Steel tight-head or open topped, Mauser and L ring plastic varieties. Operation is carried out via a fully automatic safety latch mechanism; this allows the truck operator to carry out the operation without having to leave the seat of the forklift.


Model Ref Max SWL Drum Type No of Drums Weight
DTG-AU-1 500Kg 1,2 1 29Kg
DTG-AU-2 360Kg 4 1 31Kg
DTG-AU-HD-1 1000Kg 1,2 1 36Kg
DTG-AU-120L 360Kg 1 1 25Kg


Drum Tongs - Horizontal

Horizontal Drum Tongs

The Horizontal Drum Tong has been developed for handling drums ion the horizontal position. Suitable for both open top and tight head 210 litre steel barrels. Semi-Automatic in operation.


Model Ref Max SWL Drum Type No of Drums Weight
DTG-H 500Kg 1 1 8Kg


Drum Key

Steel Drum L Ring Plastc Drum Fibre Drum Mauser Egg Shaped Drum