285AM
Forklift-Karrier with Spark Resistant Parts to lift and pour a drum with your forklift. MORINCH Drum Holder automatically adjusts for 22" to 23.5" (56 to 59.7 cm) diameter. Has pull chain to turn drum. Capacity: 800 Lb. (363 kg)
285AM
- Converts your forklift into a safety-conscious drum handler
- Spark Resistant Parts for use in hazardous environments
- Requires 25" (63.5 cm) between the forks
- Features MORCINCHTM Drum Handling System to automatically cinch around 22" to 23.5" (56 to 59.7 cm) diameter drum
- Install correct MORCINCHTM Kit to handle a plastic or fiber drum
- Insert correct size Diameter Adapter for each smaller drum
- We recommend the MORStopTM Tilt-Brake Option to automatically lock and hold the drum tilt angle, until the operator turns it
General
Full Capacity | 800 Lb. (363.2 kg) |
Half-full Capacity | 500 Lb. (227 kg) 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. |
Shipping dimensions
Ship length | 42" (106.68 cm) |
Ship width | 34" (86.36 cm) |
Ship height | 23" (58.42 cm) |
Ship weight | 167 Lb. (75.818 kg) |
Ship class | 70 |
Example: 1120 is November 2020
Certificate of Compliance
Operators Manual and Parts Diagram
Parts Diagram
Parts Diagram
Recommended Spare Parts Kit
Recommended Spare Parts Kit
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55/30M-14.5 Spark Resistant Diameter Adapter for 14" to 14.5" (35.6 to 36.8 cm) diameter drum.IMPORTANT: Measure outside diameter half-way down drum, where adapter will engage. |
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55/30m-16 Spark Resistant Diameter Adapter for 15.5" to 16" (39.4 to 40.6 cm) diameter drum.IMPORTANT: Measure outside diameter half-way down drum, where adapter will engage. |
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55/30M-17.5 Spark Resistant Diameter Adapter for 17" to 17.5" (43.2 to 44.5 cm) diameter drum.IMPORTANT: Measure outside diameter half-way down drum, where adapter will engage. |
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55/30M-19 Spark Resistant Diameter Adapter for 18.5" to 19" (47 to 48.3 cm) diameter drum.IMPORTANT: Measure outside diameter half-way down drum, where adapter will engage. |
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55/30M-20.5 Spark Resistant Diameter Adapter for 20" to 20.5" (50.8 to 52.1 cm) diameter drum.IMPORTANT: Measure outside diameter half-way down drum, where adapter will engage. |
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3900I-P OPTION: Factory Installed MORStop Tilt-Brake on NEW manual tilt drum handler. Auto holds drum tilt angle until you move it. |
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X02-285M OPTION: Factory Installed 9" hand crank on NEW model 285AM or 285AM-HD. Replaces pull chain drum tilt control. |
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X03-285M OPTION: Factory Installed 16" diameter hand wheel on NEW model 285AM or 285AM-HD. Replaces pull chain drum tilt control. |
2162KIT-P Kit: Safety Chain Anchor for 285 Series. Customer to bolt on or weld to cross tube of Forklift-Karrier. |
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2836X-P Fully Enclosed Crate for export of 1 of 285 or 285HD Series. Crate is heat treated and certified IPPC compliant. |
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4556CM-P MORCINCH Bracket Assembly Kit with spark resistant parts for use with Drum Cone attached to drum. Prevents plastic drum from slipping. |
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4556M-P Kit: Bracket to prevent plastic or fiber drum from slipping length-ways. Has spark resistant parts. |
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4560M-P Kit: Top Rim Clamp to prevent a RIMMED 55-gallon (210 liter) plastic drum from slipping length-ways. Has spark resistant parts. |
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5115MI-P OPTION: Factory Installed 2" x 3' (5 x 91 cm) Web Strap and Ratchet on NEW Spark Resistant MORCINCH Drum Holder. Replaces standard cinch chain around drum. |
6388-P Adapter for use with 4556-P Bracket Assembly in order to handle 55 gallon Rubbermaid Brute 2655 |
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