Customizable Mechanical Forklift Drum Handling Gear for 55 Gallon Drums

Yes. The mechanical parrot beak jaws are engineered to lock firmly onto the top rim (chime) of standard 55-gallon steel drums as well as L-ring or XL-ring plastic drums that feature a defined, rigid top lifting edge.

No. The system is completely automatic. The operator simply drives forward until the contoured cradle meets the drum body and the parrot beak rests over the rim. Raising the forklift mast automatically triggers the mechanical grip.

The attachment features fully enclosed fork channels. Once slid onto the forks, the heavy-duty rear safety chain is wrapped tightly around the forklifts' vertical carriage or backrest frame, providing a mechanical positive stop.

Yes. As an OEM manufacturer, we can custom-fabricate dual-head configurations (Double Parrot Beak) to handle two drums simultaneously, as well as modify fork pocket dimensions to fit wider high-tonnage lift truck carriages.