Model 285A-BP

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Forklift-Karrier with battery-powered tilt. 1500 Lb. capacity. Securely lift, move, and pour 22–23.5" steel drums. Includes battery and charger.

Morse model 285A-BP Forklift-Karrier features battery-powered drum tilt control for effortless drum pouring. With a 1500 Lb. (680 kg) capacity, this forklift attachment securely lifts and rotates steel drums 180° forward and back using a 2-button pendant control. Includes battery and charger. Requires 25" between forks. A safer alternative to manual or bare-fork drum handling.

The MORCINCH system automatically adjusts for 22" to 23.5" (56 to 59.7 cm) diameter steel drums, and optional kits are available to safely handle a plastic or fiber drum.

All about Model 285A-BP

Specific to Model 285A-BP
  • Model 285A-BP has Battery Power Drum Tilt Control
    • Control drum tilting 180° forward and back
    • 2-Button control pendant reaches back to forklift operator with 10 ft [3 m] cord length
  • MORCINCH Drum Handling System
    • Drum Holder Automatically adjusts for 22" to 23.5" (56 to 59.7 cm) diameter drum
    • Install correct MORCINCH Kit to handle plastic or fiber drum
    • Insert correct size Diameter Adapter for each smaller drum
All Forklift Attachments to Lift and Pour Drum
  • SAFETY-CONSCIOUS Forklift Drum Handlers Eliminate DANGEROUS bare fork drum handling
  • Use Morse Forklift-Karriers to Lift, Move and Pour a drum with your forklift
  • Easy to mount forklift drum attachments onto forks
  • Require 25" (63.5 cm) between forks
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Fully enclosed crate for export of 285A-BP, 285XBP or 305 Series with NO GEK. Crate is heat treated and certified IPPC compliant.
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Kit: Bracket to prevent plastic or fiber drum from slipping length-ways
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KIT: MORCINCH Top Rim Clamp to prevent a RIMMED plastic or fiber drum from slipping
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OPTION: Factory Installed Wireless Tilt Control on NEW model 285A-BP, 285XBP, 289C or 289F
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OPTION: Factory Installed 1/4" Thick Neoprene Liner on NEW 5000-P MORCINCH drum holder
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OPTION: Factory Installed 2" x 3' (5 x 91 cm) Web Strap and Ratchet on NEW MORCINCH Drum Holder. Replaces cinch chain around drum. NOT for spark resistant model.
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Diameter Adapter for 14"-14.5" (35.6 -36.8 cm) drum. Integrated brackets for up to 38" (96.5 cm) tall drum. Measure diameter 1/2-way down drum.
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Diameter Adapter for 15.5"-16" (39.4 -40.6 cm) drum. Integrated brackets for up to 38" (96.5 cm) tall drum. Measure diameter 1/2-way down drum.
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Diameter Adapter for 17"-17.5" (43.2 -44.5 cm) drum. Integrated brackets for up to 38" (96.5 cm) tall drum. Measure diameter 1/2-way down drum.
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Diameter Adapter for 18.5"-19" (47-48.3 cm) diameter drum. Measure diameter 1/2-way down drum.
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Diameter Adapter for 18.5"-19" drum. Includes brackets for poly and fiber drum. IMPORTANT: Measure outside diameter 1/2-way down drum.
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Diameter Adapter for 20"-20.5" (50.8-52.1 cm) diameter drum. Measure diameter 1/2-way down drum.
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Diameter Adapter for 21.5-22" (54.6-55.9 cm) diameter drum. Measure diameter 1/2-way down drum.
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Diameter Adapter for 32-Gallon (121 liter) Rubbermaid Brute Model 2632
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Diameter Adapter for 44-Gallon (167 liter) Rubbermaid Brute Model 2643
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CUSTOM DIAMETER ADAPTER...
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Adapter for use with 4556-P Bracket Assembly in order to handle 55 gallon Rubbermaid Brute 2655
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KIT, SEAL, 2" CYL, 5522K-P
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OPTION: Factory Installed sealed 12V battery on NEW drum handler for export shipment
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OPTION: Battery Charger for single-phase 240V 50Hz/60Hz power supply with NEW drum handler. Customer must provide correct plug.
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OPTION: Factory Installed 1-Gallon of Food Grade Hydraulic Oil
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OPTION: Factory Installed Green Battery on NEW drum handler. Environmentally friendly lithium-ion battery with up to 5 year design life.
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OPTION: NO Battery on NEW drum handler. End user to install battery before use... Group size 27 12V deep cycle.
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OPTION: No Charger. Customer must obtain 12V charger.
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OPTION: Factory Installed premium 12V battery on NEW drum handler
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KIT, SPARE PARTS, 285A-BP

1Spec Sheet
1Certificate of Compliance
Material Safety data sheet
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NOCO Premium Plus Automatic Transmission fluid
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Recommended Spare Parts Kit
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Recommended Spare Parts Kit
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Operators Manual
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Accessories - MORCINCH Drum Holder
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Battery Charger
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Battery Charging Information
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CE Declaration of Conformity
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Power-Tilt Forklift-Karrier
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Wireless Remote Control
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Parts Diagram
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Hydraulic Power Pack
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Power-Tilt Forklift-Karrier
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Operators Manual and Parts Diagram
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Pendant Wiring Diagram
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Specifications

Full capacity

681.00 kg (1500 Lb.)
Half capacity 363.20 kg (800 Lb.)

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

Ship length 101.60 cm (40")
Ship width 106.68 cm (42")
Ship height 68.58 cm (27")
Ship weight 161.17 kg (355 Lb.)
Ship class 85