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285 SERIES

FORK LIFT-KARRIERS

Battery Powered Drum Tilt Control

Model 285A-BP - Full Drum Capacity 1,500 Lb., Half-full capacity* 750 Lb.
battery powered drum tilt control forklift karriers Model 285A-BP forklift attachment provides 180 degree
battery powered controlled tilt to fully invert your drum in
15 seconds. The 10 foot (3 m) long pendant reaches to
the forklift operator, and has two push buttons to tilt the
drum forward and back.
battery powered drum tilt control forklift karriers
The tilt function is powered by a rechargeable 12V deep cycle
battery. Battery and charger are provided with the forklift
attachment. The drum holder has cinch chain and ratchet
tightener to secure the drum in the holder.

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Manual Drum Tilt Control Fork Lift-Karriers
Standard models have pull chain and chain wheel for manual drum tilt control from seat of fork truck. Pull chain loop
is 20' long with 10' drop. Hand crank drum tilt control options are also available. Further information about options
and features are on the bottom of the page.
285GR Series - Extra Heavy-Duty: Full Drum Capacity 2,000 Lb. Half-full drum capacity* 1,000 Lb.
manual drum tilt control fork lift-karriers
Extra Heavy-duty models feature a 2-stage worm gear
speed reducer for a 150:1 mechanical advantage for ease
and control when tipping heavy drum. Handle 55 gallon
steel drum. Use 55/30-19GR Adaptor for 30 gallon steel
drum. Model 285G-GR is Extra Heavy-duty model with
3-piece saddle. Model 285GM-GR is made with spark
resistant parts and 3-piece saddle.
Ship dimensions: L 45" W 33" H 23"
* Half-full rating is an indication of the capacity for tilting
unbalanced, bottom-heavy drum. A partially full drum with
an unbalanced and shifting load is harder to tilt than a full
drum.
285HD Series - Heavy-duty: Full Drum Capacity 1,500 Lb., Half-full drum capacity* 800 Lb.
Heavy-duty models have 30:1 gearing with an extra 2:1 sprocket set
to achieve 60:1 ratio for high capacity, fine drum tilt control. Standard
model has pull chain and chain wheel for tilt control from fork truck.
Ship dimensions: L 40" W 29" H 24" Model 285A-HD shown with Option X01-285HD Hand Crank with gear covers and MORStop
Tilt-Brake to automatically prevent unwanted drum rotation. Handle
55 gallon steel drum. Use 55/30 Series Adaptors for smaller diameter
drum. Model 285A/E-HD has E14 Fiber Drum Strap. Use with appropriate size 55/30 Series Adaptor for fiber or steel drum. Model 285G-HD has 3-piece saddle. Model 285AM-HD is made with spark resistant parts. Model 285A-HDPS Heavy-duty Kontrol-Karrier for plastic or steel drum has a bracket to prevent plastic drum from
slipping in holder (shown below).
heavy duty manual drum tilt control fork lift-karriers
* Half-full rating is an indication of the capacity for tilting unbalanced, bottom-heavy drum.
A partially full drum with an unbalanced and shifting load is harder to tilt than a full drum.
285 Series - Standard Duty: Full Drum Capacity 800 Lb., Half-full drum capacity* 500 Lb.
standard fork lift-karriers
Basic Fork Lift-Karriers have 30:1 ratio geared drum tilt
control. Accept 55/30 Series Adaptors for use with smaller
diameter drum. Ship dimensions: L 40" W 29" H 24" Model
285A/E has E14 Fiber Drum Strap. Use with appropriate size 55/30 Series Adaptor for fiber or steel drum. Model 285G has
3-piece saddle. Model 285A-M is made with spark resistant parts.
* Half-full rating is an indication of the capacity for tilting
unbalanced, bottom-heavy drum. A partially full drum with
an unbalanced and shifting load is harder to tilt than a full
drum.
Fork mounted drum handlers to allow fork truck operator to lift, transport, rotate and pour a heavy drum
These forklift drum attachments are simple to mount onto your forks. No tools
are needed, and no power connections or truck modifications required.
Requires 25" between forks, as fork pocket openings are 25" (63.5 cm)
apart. Each opening is 2.5" (6.35 cm) high by 6.5" (16.5 cm) wide.
Pull-chain loop allows drum tilt control from the driver's seat of your fork truck
with 20' (6.1 m) chain loop providing a 10' (3 m) drop of chain for operator to
turn drum. Handle a drum with drum faucet in place.

ECONOMICAL DRUM MOVING AND POURING
Forklift-Karriers 285 Series (Model 285A shown)
Just drive truck forks into the Karrier's fork pockets and drive to drum at ground
level. When the drum holder meets the center of the drum, dismount and screw down
safety locks to grip forks, then secure the drum by cinching the binder (shown
below). Raise the carriage and travel to dumping location. Without leaving the seat,
pull the chain loop for complete control of drum tilting. Model 285A-BP, provides a
two-button pendant for battery powered drum tilt control. Tilt drum for dumping then
rotate drum back to upright position. Drum can be fully inverted or controlled for
desired rate of pouring. Fork Lift-Karrier detaches quickly, freeing the truck for other
jobs.
Forklift-Karriers
MORCINCH™ Drum Handling System
Automatically adjusts for 22” to 23.5” (56 to 59.7 cm) diameter drum.
Includes a flexible cinch chain cover to help protect drum sidewall.
Incorporates alloy cinch chain and durable stress relief weld joints.
5115i-P
Price .................... $67.00
Standard Drum Holder
with Cinch Chain and
Ratchet
Factory Installed
Web Strap and Ratchet Option

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PRICING FOR 285 SERIES
Model No.
Description
Weight
Price
Forklift-Karrier with Battery Power Tilt
Battery Powered Drum Tilt Control
355 lbs
$5,864
Forklift-Karriers with MORcinch Drum Holder
55-Gal. Steel
161 lbs
$1,469
285AM
55-Gal. steel, Spark Resistant
167 lbs
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55-Gal. Steel
167 lbs
$1,652
285AM-HD
55-Gal. Steel, Spark Resistant
178 lbs
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Forklift-Karrier with Two Load Binders
55-Gal. Steel
214 lbs
$3,292
Forklift-Karriers with 3-Piece Drum Holder
55-Gal. Steel, 3-PC Saddle
165 lbs
$1,823
55-Gal. Steel, 3-PC Saddle
177 lbs
$2,017
55-Gal. 12V DC Battery Power Tilt
532 lbs
$7,710
285XMGR
3-PC Spark Resistant Parts
350 lbs
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2500 Lb. Capacity, 3-Piece Drum Holder
336 lbs
$4,048

OPTIONS
55/30 Series Diameter Adaptors for smaller drums allow you
to handle multiple drum sizes with same drum handler. Simply
and quickly place into and remove from the drum holder.
Adaptors for 17.5" diameter and smaller have adjustable hold-
down brackets for up to 38" tall drum.
Three-Piece Drum Holder is designed to fit only
a 55-gallon steel drum. It does accept specialized
diameter adaptor part # 55/30-19GR for 19"
30-gallon steel drum.
55/30 series diameter adaptors
3 piece drum holder
Stainless steel and spark resistant adaptors are also available.
PRICING FOR 55/30 SERIES DIA. ADAPTORS
Model No.
Fits Diameter
Weight
Price
Standard Diameter Adaptors
21.5" to 22"
14 lbs
$142
20" to 20.5"
23 lbs
$218
18.5" to 19"
24 lbs
$218
17" to 17.5"
24 lbs
$345
15.5" to 16"
30 lbs
$345
14" to 14.5"
36 lbs
$348
Stainless Steel Diameter Adaptors
21.5" to 22"
14 lbs
$341
20" to 20.5"
23 lbs
$445
18.5" to 19"
24 lbs
$445
17" to 17.5"
24 lbs
$678
15.5" to 16"
30 lbs
$678
14" to 14.5"
36 lbs
$678
Spark Resistant Adaptors Available - Contact Us
Models with Spark Resistant Parts are
available. Metals such as monel are substituted
for drum holders, etc. Stainless steel cinch
chain and brass pullchain can replace steel
chains. The letter "M" in the model # designates
spark resistant parts made of monel. Models:
285AM, 285AM-HD and 285GM-GR.
Drum holder styles:
New MORcinch™ Drum Holder automatically
adjusts for 22" to 23.5" diameter drum, accepts
options for plastic or fiber drum, accepts Diameter
Adaptors for smaller drums, has a flexible chain
cover to help protect the sidewall of your drum,
and includes safety covered gears.
Manual Tilt Control Options
Option # 4804i-P - Wireless Control factory installed (Model 285A-BP)
Standard manual tilt
Fork Lift-Karriers have chain wheel and 20' pull chain with 10' drop for high level pouring.
Other manual tilt
control options, in place of the chain wheel, are
for pouring at operator level.
wireless control
hand crank tilt
• Approximately 300 foot operating range featuring 900MHz frequency hopping technology for eliminating interference from other RF sources
• Easily switch between direct wire pendant control and wireless remote control
• Quick DC power disconnect for locking out the equipment
The new MORStop Tilt-Brake automatically stops and holds the drum tilt angle! It can be ordered as
part #3900i-P installed on 285 or 285HD Series Kontrol-Karriers or order part # 3900-P MORStop Kit for field installation.

The new MORStop Tilt-Brake eliminates drum
tilting from an unbalanced drum or from weight
shift within a drum. The braking is immediate and
self-actuating, without additional steps by the user.
Option X01 includes the MORStop Tilt-Brake
with a hand crank and gear covers.
brackets and top rim clamp for forktruck karrier

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PRICING FOR TILT CONTROL OPTIONS
Model No.
Description
Price
Standard
Chain Wheel and Pull Chain, 20' Loop, No Gear Covers
-
Hand Crank for 285 or 285HD Series
$155
Hand Crank 285M or 285MHD Series
$164
16" Hand Wheel for 285A, 285A-HD, 285G or 285G-HD
$260
8" Hand Wheel for 285A-GR
$290
16" Hand Wheel, 285AM
$275
MORStop Tilt-Brake Options
MORStop Tilt-Brake Factory Installed On New Unit
$269
KIT, MORStop Tilt-Brake, Field Install
$269
MORcinch Options for Plastic or Fiber Drum
Model No.
Description
Weight
Price
Top Rim Clamp to prevent a RIMMED plastic or fiber drum from slipping. Adjust for RIMMED 30 to 55 gallon drum.
8 lbs
$349
Top Rim Clamp with spark resistant parts for 55-gallon plastic drum
8 lbs
$1,088
Stainless Steel Top rim Clamp Assembly
8 lbs
$924
Bracket Assembly for fiber drum or rimless plastic drum 31" to 39" tall
18 lbs
$277
Bracket Assembly with spark resistant parts for same drum as 4556-P
18 lbs
$562
Stainless Steel Bracket Assembly
18 lbs
$746
Factory installed Wireless Tilt Control on model 285A-BP, 285XBP,
289F or 289C 
3 lbs
$1,106
KIT for Customer to Install Wireless Tilt Control on EXISTING
model 285A-BP, 285XBP, 289F or 289C 
3 lbs
$1,152

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