{"product_id":"fork-mounted-drum-positioner-horizontal-55-gallon-drum-handler-vestil-hdt-series","title":"Fork Mounted Drum Positioner, Horizontal 55-Gallon Drum Handler, Vestil HDT Series","description":"\u003c!-- No product video published by Vestil; iframe omitted --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #1a1a1a; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #000000; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eVestil HDT-500 Horizontal Drum Positioner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vestil HDT-500 is a fork-mounted attachment engineered to load and unload drums stored horizontally on drum racking and stands. It slides onto your existing forklift forks to handle standard 55-gallon steel, plastic, and fiber drums with a 650 lb uniform load capacity. Built from heavy-duty steel with a durable powder-coat finish, it's purpose-made for high-efficiency drum loading onto vehicles and for everyday industrial drum handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It's Different:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike vertical drum lifters, the HDT-500 is built specifically for drums stored on their side — letting you pull directly from horizontal racking and load straight onto a truck without re-orienting the drum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle model — \u003cstrong\u003eHDT-500\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished in high-visibility yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFork opening spaced \u003cstrong\u003e24-1\/2\" apart\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFork pockets sized \u003cstrong\u003e5-1\/2\" W × 2\" H\u003c\/strong\u003e — confirm your forks fit before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccommodates drums up to \u003cstrong\u003e22-1\/2\" diameter × 36\" high\u003c\/strong\u003e (standard 55-gallon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warehouses, distribution centers, and chemical\/industrial facilities that store drums horizontally on racks or stands and need a fast, repeatable way to load them onto vehicles or move them between storage and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ This is a forklift attachment — it requires an operating forklift and has no standalone function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ Verify your forklift forks fit the 5-1\/2\" W × 2\" H pockets and can be set to a 24-1\/2\" spread before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ Designed for horizontal drum handling only — this is not a vertical drum lifter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ Sized for standard 55-gallon drums (22-1\/2\" dia × 36\" high); oversized or non-standard drums will not seat correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowder-Coat Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — durable, long-lasting corrosion and wear protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFork-mounted design slides directly onto standard forklift forks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose-built for drums stored horizontally on racking and stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for loading drums onto vehicles for maximum efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e650 lb uniform load capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles standard 55-gallon steel, plastic, and fiber drums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccommodates drums up to 22-1\/2\" diameter × 36\" high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFork opening spaced 24-1\/2\" apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFork pockets sized 5-1\/2\" W × 2\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty steel construction for added strength and long service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-visibility yellow finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 115 lb net weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for demanding industrial material-handling environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreamlines drum rack loading and unloading workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ Requires an operating forklift — not a standalone unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ Confirm fork fitment (5-1\/2\" × 2\" pockets) before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ For horizontal drum handling only — not vertical lifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ Standard 55-gallon drum sizing only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; 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border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFork-mounted attachment (forklift required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePowder coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e115 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner's Manual (covers VEDP-55 \u0026amp; HDT-500)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineering \/ Approval Drawing — HDT-500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTesting Certificate — HDT-500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #888; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eProduct videos are not currently published for this model, and no SDS sheet applies. 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