{"product_id":"vestil-fmdl-automatic-eagle-beak-drum-lifters-grip-move-30-55-gallon-drums-from-the-seat-single-or-double-1-000-2-000-lb-meets-osha-1910-178","title":"Vestil FMDL Automatic Eagle Beak Drum Lifters | Grip \u0026 Move 30 \u0026 55-Gallon Drums From the Seat, Single or Double, 1,000–2,000 lb, Meets OSHA 1910.178","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 FMDL Automatic Eagle Beak Drum Lifters\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/KLMP-3Cw20w\" 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 FMDL Automatic Eagle Beak Drum Lifters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis time-tested, proven Vestil \u003cstrong\u003eFMDL Eagle Beak\u003c\/strong\u003e design lets a fork-truck operator easily \u003cstrong\u003esecure, move, and release drums without leaving the seat\u003c\/strong\u003e. The completely automatic \"eagle beak\" grips the drum's top lip on lift and releases it when set down — simple operation, low maintenance. Use it with open (lid installed and secured) and closed-head \u003cstrong\u003e30- and 55-gallon plastic, steel, and fiber drums\u003c\/strong\u003e that have a top lip strong enough to support the drum's weight. Choose single- or double-drum configuration, with an optional belt or roller saddle for a softer, scratch-minimizing lifting surface. \u003cstrong\u003eMeets OSHA 1910.178 requirements.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It's Different:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully automatic gripping — no manual latching or leaving the seat. The belt (LDS-B1) and roller (LDS-R3) saddle versions add a softer contact surface that minimizes scratching on coated or painted drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warehouses, manufacturing, and industrial operations moving 30\/55-gallon drums regularly. Single-drum models for everyday transport; double-drum models for higher throughput. Choose plain, belt, or roller saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eThe drum must have a top lip strong enough to support its weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — the eagle beak grips the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eSingle (1,000 lb) vs double (2,000 lb total)\u003c\/strong\u003e — match the configuration and capacity to your load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eA ratchet strap is supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure the drum to the unit over rough terrain, and a safety restraint secures the unit to the fork truck — use both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eUsable fork pockets are 7-1\/2\"W × 2-1\/2\"H on 20-1\/2\" centers\u003c\/strong\u003e — confirm your forks fit.\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\u003eCompletely automatic operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — grip, move, and release from the seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEagle-beak design\u003c\/strong\u003e grips the drum's top lip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple, easy operation; low-maintenance design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelt (LDS-B1) and roller (LDS-R3) saddle options\u003c\/strong\u003e provide a softer surface, minimizing scratches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle (FMDL-1) or double (FMDL-2) drum configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor open (lid secured) and closed-head \u003cstrong\u003e30- \u0026amp; 55-gallon plastic, steel, and fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e drums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety restraint included\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong\u003eratchet strap supplied\u003c\/strong\u003e for rough-terrain travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFork pockets 7-1\/2\"W × 2-1\/2\"H usable on 20-1\/2\" centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelded steel construction; baked-in powder-coat finish; Blue standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacities: 1,000 lb (single) \/ 2,000 lb (double)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeets OSHA 1910.178 requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ Drum needs a supporting top lip · use ratchet strap + safety restraint · confirm fork-pocket fit\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;\"\u003eSaddle Type\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;\"\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;\"\u003eFMDL-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSingle drum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePlain (eagle beak)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e227 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFMDL-1-LDS-B1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSingle drum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBelt saddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e227 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFMDL-1-LDS-R3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSingle drum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRoller saddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e227 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFMDL-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDouble drum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePlain (eagle beak)\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;\"\u003e311 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFMDL-2-LDS-B1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDouble drum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBelt saddle\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;\"\u003e311 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFMDL-2-LDS-R3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDouble drum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRoller saddle\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;\"\u003e340 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 FMDL models):\u003c\/strong\u003e welded steel construction · completely automatic eagle-beak gripping · for open (lid secured) and closed-head 30- \u0026amp; 55-gallon plastic, steel, and fiber drums with a supporting top lip · safety restraint included · ratchet strap supplied · fork pockets 7-1\/2\"W × 2-1\/2\"H usable on 20-1\/2\" centers · baked-in powder-coat finish, Blue standard · meets OSHA 1910.178.\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 Manual: FMDL (available on request)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineering Drawings: all standard models and saddle options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTesting Certificates: all standard models and saddle options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #666;\"\u003eProduct videos are available on the Vestil Manufacturing YouTube channel. 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