285A-BP
Forklift-Karrier with Battery Power drum tilt control. Lift and pour a drum with your forklift. MORCINCHTM Drum Holder automatically adjusts for 22" to 23.5" (56 to 59.7 cm) diameter drum.
285A-BP
- Forklift Drum handler with Battery Power Drum Tilt Control
- Slide onto forks... requires 25" (63.5 cm) between the forks
- Control drum tilting 180o forward and back
- 2-Button control pendant reaches back to forklift operator
- 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
General
Full Capacity | 1500 Lb. (681 kg) |
Half-full Capacity | 800 Lb. (363.2 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 | 40" (101.6 cm) |
Ship width | 42" (106.68 cm) |
Ship height | 27" (68.58 cm) |
Ship weight | 355 Lb. (161.17 kg) |
Ship class | 70 |
Example: 1120 is November 2020
Material Safety data sheet
Operators Manual
Operators Manual
Operators Manual
Operators Manual and Parts Diagram
Parts Diagram
Parts Diagram
Parts Diagram
Parts Diagram
Parts Diagram
Parts Diagram
Parts Diagram
Parts Diagram
Recommended Spare Parts Kit
Recommended Spare Parts Kit
Recommended Spare Parts Kit
Recommended Spare Parts Kit
Wiring Diagram
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55/30-14.5 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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55/30-16 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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55/30-17.5 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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55/30-19 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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55/30-20.5 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. |
EB OPTION: Factory Installed sealed 12V battery on NEW drum handler for export shipment |
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EC OPTION: Battery Charger for single-phase 240V 50Hz/60Hz power supply with NEW drum handler. Customer must provide correct plug. |
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GB OPTION: Factory Installed Green Battery on NEW drum handler. Environmentally friendly lithium-ion battery with up to 5 year design life. |
NB OPTION: NO Battery on NEW drum handler. End user to install battery before use... Group size 27 12V deep cycle. |
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NC OPTION: No Charger. Customer must obtain 12V charger. |
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PB OPTION: Factory Installed premium 12V battery on NEW drum handler |
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4556-P Kit: Bracket to prevent plastic or fiber drum from slipping length-ways |
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4804I-P OPTION: Factory Installed Wireless Tilt Control on NEW model 285A-BP, 285XBP, 289C or 289F |
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55/30-32G Diameter Adapter for 32-Gallon (121 liter) Rubbermaid Brute Model 2632. Engages under handles of Rubbermaid Brute. Has integrated top brackets to prevent Brute from slipping when tilted. |
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55/30-44G Diameter Adapter for 44-Gallon (167 liter) Rubbermaid Brute Model 2643. Engages under handles of Rubbermaid Brute. Has integrated top brackets to prevent Brute from slipping when tilted. |
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2837x-p Fully Enclosed Crate for export of 1 of model 285A-BP, 285XBP or 305 Series |
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4556C-P Kit: MORCINCH Bracket Assembly for use with Drum Cone attached to drum. Prevents drum from slipping lengthways in the drum holder. |
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4560B-P KIT: MORCINCH Top Rim Clamp to prevent a RIMMED plastic or fiber drum from slipping. Adjust for 30 to 55 gallon (114 to 210 liter) drum. |
4904I-P OPTION: Factory Installed 1/4" Thick Neoprene Liner on NEW 5000-P MORCINCH drum holder |
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5115I-P 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. |
6388-P Adapter for use with 4556-P Bracket Assembly in order to handle 55 gallon Rubbermaid Brute 2655 |
California Proposition 65 Information


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