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Drum Spotter - Drum Palletizer - Model 81

Morse Model 81 Drum Spotter / drum palletizer - top view This innovative drum handler is designed to easily move a rimmed 55-gallon drum (208 liter drum) onto and off pallets up to 6" high. Watch the video to see this ergonomic, simple-to-use, and economical way to transport drums around your facility.

Model 81 Drum Spotter / Drum Palletizer
Model 81M is same design, but with
 Spark Resistant Parts

Move drum to and from pallets

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Raise handleso alloy hooks engage drum below rim
Raise handle so steel hooks
engage drum below rim
Lower handle to lift drum
Lower handle to lift drum
from corner of pallet or from floor

Drum Wt. Approx. Handle
Pull Down Force
200 Lb. (91 kg) 22 Lb. (10 kg)
500 Lb. (227 kg) 56 Lb. (25 kg)
800 Lb. (363 kg) 89 Lb. (40 kg)

Steel hooks engage rim of drum
Steel hooks engage the rim of your drum

Transport your drums to and from pallets with the Drum Spotter Simple to operate

  1. Roll the Drum Spotter / Drum Palletizer to your drum
  2. Lift handle so hooks engage below the drum rim
  3. Lower handle to raise drum. Length of handle provides leverage to lift heavy drum.
  4. Once drum is raised, ratchets maintain handle position
  5. Drum stays upright to wheel away
  6. Base has built-in counterweight for stability
  7. Transport drum to place on pallet or on floor
  8. Moves easily on
    • [2] 6" (15 cm) polyolefin wheels at front
    • [2] 4" (10 cm) rear swivel casters for easy steering
  9. Capacity:  800 Lb. (363 kg)

Designed for use with rimmed drums

  • 22" to 23.5" (56 to 60 cm) diameter
  • 34" to 36" (86 to 92 cm) tall
  • Closed 55-gallon (208 liter) steel tight-head or removable top drum
  • Many popular 55-gallon plastic drums
  • Many fiber drums with clamp-on lids
  • Maximum pallet height: 6" (15 cm)

Models 81 and 81M
Drum Spotters / Drum Palletizers Dimensions (dimensioned drawings on spec sheet)

  • Height with handle raised 74.25" (189 cm
  • Height with handle down 47.25" (120 cm)
  • Length with handle horizontal 43.25" (110 cm)
  • Base width
    • 48.5" (123 cm) O. D.
    • 41.5" (105 cm) I. D.
  • Base length: 32.25" (82 cm)

Ships in two parts to reduce freight cost

  • Part A - Handle, stanchions and hooks
    Dimensions: L41" W36" H9" (104 x 91 x 23 cm)
    Weight: 54 Lb. (25 kg)
  • Part B - Base assembly
    Dimensions: L51" W34" H10" (130 x 86 x 25 cm)
    Weight: 157 Lb. (71 kg)

Last Updated: 04/17/13

 

Drum Spotter - Drum Palletizer - Innovative drum handler designed to easily move a rimmed 55-gallon drum (208 liter drum) onto and off pallets.