{"product_id":"vestil-dgs-dgd-drum-grippers-forklift-knuckle-grip-drum-lifter-single-double-drum-auto-release-800-2-000-lb","title":"Vestil DGS \u0026 DGD Drum Grippers | Forklift Knuckle-Grip Drum Lifter, Single \u0026 Double Drum, Auto-Release, 800–2,000 lb","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto 30px auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"Vestil DGS DGD Drum Grippers\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/Z2jj2KiShvI\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #000; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eVestil DGS \u0026amp; DGD Forklift Drum Grippers — Knuckle-Grip, Auto-Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVestil \u003cstrong\u003eDGS (single) and DGD (double) Drum Grippers\u003c\/strong\u003e provide a fast, efficient way to lift, transport, and position steel and plastic drums without the operator leaving the fork-truck seat. A rugged \u003cstrong\u003eknuckle gripping system\u003c\/strong\u003e securely grips the drum during transport and \u003cstrong\u003eautomatically releases it when the gripper is lowered\u003c\/strong\u003e. Built from welded steel with a baked-in powder-coat finish, these grippers improve productivity while reducing manual drum movement and operator strain. Available in single- and double-drum configurations, fixed and adjustable widths, and a galvanized option, from \u003cstrong\u003e800 to 2,000 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It's Different:\u003c\/strong\u003e The knuckle grip is automatic — grab on lift, release on lower — so there's no manual latching. Adjustable-width models handle both 30- and 55-gallon steel or plastic drums (with a top ring or ridge), and a hinged folding design makes the gripper easy to store when it's not on the forks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warehouses, manufacturing, chemical plants, recycling, and production environments that move drums regularly. Single-drum models suit everyday transport; double-drum models boost throughput in high-volume operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eConfirm drum compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed \"55-D\" models are for 55-gallon steel drums with the proper rim; adjustable \"A\" models also handle 30-gallon and plastic drums that have a top ring or ridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eMatch configuration and capacity to the job\u003c\/strong\u003e — single vs double drum, and 800 \/ 1,500 \/ 2,000 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eThe galvanized (-G) model\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended for wet or corrosive environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eConfirm fork-pocket fit\u003c\/strong\u003e and attach the included safety restraint before operating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #000; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Indiana, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e by Vestil Manufacturing — Best Seller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnuckle gripping system\u003c\/strong\u003e — secure grip on lift, automatic release on lower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle (DGS) and double (DGD)\u003c\/strong\u003e drum configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable-width models\u003c\/strong\u003e (DGS-A, DGD-A, DGS-A-PSD) fit 30- and 55-gallon steel or plastic drums with a top ring\/ridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGalvanized option (-G)\u003c\/strong\u003e for wet and corrosive environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated \u003cstrong\u003efork pockets, fork locks, and safety restraint straps\u003c\/strong\u003e for secure attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHinged folding design\u003c\/strong\u003e for easy storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelded steel construction with baked-in powder-coat finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacities: 800, 1,500, and 2,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ Confirm drum type\/rim compatibility · match capacity · attach safety restraint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #000; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eAccepts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eNet Wt\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDGS-55-D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSingle, fixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e(1) 55-gal steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1,500 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e110 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDGS-55-D-G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSingle, fixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e(1) 55-gal steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1,500 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGalvanized (Gray)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e110 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDGS-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSingle, adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e(1) 30 or 55-gal steel\/plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e800 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e164 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDGS-A-PSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSingle, adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e(1) drum (7\" fork pockets)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1,500 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e147 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDGD-55-D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDouble, fixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e(2) 55-gal steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e223 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDGD-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDouble, adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e(2) 30 and\/or 55-gal steel\/plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1,500 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e211 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShared specifications (all DGS\/DGD models):\u003c\/strong\u003e welded steel construction · knuckle gripping system with automatic release on lower · integrated fork pockets, fork locks, and safety restraint straps · hinged folding design for storage · baked-in powder-coat finish (galvanized on the -G model). Adjustable models (DGS-A, DGD-A, DGS-A-PSD) accept 30- and 55-gallon steel or plastic drums with a top ring or ridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #000; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eManuals \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner's Manuals: DGS-55-D \u0026amp; DGD-55-D, DGS-A, DGS-A-PSD, DGD-A (available on request)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineering Drawings: available for all standard models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTesting Certificates: available for all standard models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #666;\"\u003eA product video is available on the Vestil Manufacturing YouTube channel. Contact us for additional documentation through our dealership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #666; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ California Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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