205l barrell lifting/moving aids?

[Dave_L]

We have to more 205L/45Gall drums of tack coat around our yard - currently it is a tricky two-man operation using a simple sack truck, not ideal.

Has anybody got any real-life experience of moving such items with a suitable lifting aid?

Was looking at the STS trolley and have enquired re:costs - but wondered if any of you lot had any other experience?



Edited By Dave_L on 1197151923

[Stuarty]

Sack barrow and a couple ratchet straps, although its a balancing act. Used the mini digger with a couple of straps but when it starts to swing it can lift the arse end up, and cause a good bit damage if it strikes something.

[Dave_L]

Yeah, but try getting a full 205L drum of tack coat onto a truck on your tod - it just ain't possible, safely.

[seanandruby]

Not ideal for safety but hitch chains up to the right height, hook on each rim and lift. Or lay drum on bites and choke with strops and lift.

[surreyhillslandscapes.com]

We used a fork lift, if you had the forks at the right gauge you could pick them up by the lip around the top then straight on the truck, could load up 6 drums in 10 mins, perfect for the job but you won't want to shell out on one just for that...

[Dave_L]

Yeah thats how we get them onto the lorry (not dropped or punctured one yet) but our main problem is getting them from the heated store (You can't have tack coat freezing) out into the main yard.

[andpartington]

seek and ye shall find

andy

[Dave_L]

seek and ye shall find

andy

Shipping could be a tad expensive - plus the drums would need to be lifted up into the dolly each time.

[TheVictorianCobbleCo]

From gleaning above you have a forklift but cant use it inside the heated store/rough terrain somewhere in between. The STS trolley looks good but your answer lies in some lateral thinking. NCS (huge resin Co) us a single overlock clamp unit to lock onto the top rim of their drums, together with halfmoon steady at bottom and forklift the drums are moved safely and with great speed. So, modify a sack type trolley with grab at top, and oversized all terrain (air type wheelbarrow wheels) on OVERCENTRE design at bottom. Move trolley to drum, clip clamp on, lever onto wheels and job done. Send me your email and I'll sketch one up for you.

[Dave_L]

Please send any info onto dave@ (the domain in my signature)

Thanks!

[TheVictorianCobbleCo]

Dave, can you give an accurate description of the area you need to traverse with the trolley

[Dave_L]

Well we bought the STS barrel trolley and damn good it is too. How we've struggled over the years without it [using just a standard sack truck] is beyond me.

Not cheap, but very good.