{"product_id":"vestil-sl-118-pdgr-semi-electric-powered-drum-gripper-rotator-550-lb-capacity-handles-16-30-55-gallon-steel-drums-walk-behind","title":"Vestil SL-118-PDGR Semi-Electric Powered Drum Gripper \u0026 Rotator | 550 lb Capacity, Handles 16\/30\/55 Gallon Steel Drums, Walk-Behind","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 SL-118-PDGR Semi-Electric Powered Drum Gripper and Rotator\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/jdo8BJ2Xv34\" 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 SL-118-PDGR Semi-Electric Powered Drum Gripper \u0026amp; Rotator — 550 lb, Walk-Behind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vestil \u003cstrong\u003eSL-118-PDGR\u003c\/strong\u003e is a NEW semi-electric drum gripper and rotator that gives a simple, controlled way to transfer and maneuver drums. The \u003cstrong\u003ewalk-behind, two-handle design\u003c\/strong\u003e lets the operator push the unit precisely into position; once in place, the \u003cstrong\u003egripping, lifting, and rotating\u003c\/strong\u003e mechanisms are battery-powered for consistent strength through loading and unloading. It accepts \u003cstrong\u003e16, 30, and 55 gallon steel drums\u003c\/strong\u003e, rated at \u003cstrong\u003e550 lb capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a durable powder-coat finish over steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It's Different:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most drum trucks only move drums. This one grips, lifts, AND rotates them under battery power — so controlled pouring, dispensing, and repositioning happen with consistent mechanical strength instead of operator muscle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chemical, food, manufacturing, and warehousing operations that load, unload, transport, and pour\/dispense steel drums and need precise, repeatable drum positioning without a full forklift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eSemi-electric:\u003c\/strong\u003e the operator pushes the unit to move it (manual walk-behind drive); the grip, lift, and rotate functions are battery-powered. This is not a powered-drive unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eSized for 16, 30, and 55 gallon STEEL drums.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm your drum size and material before ordering — designed around steel drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003e550 lb capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — a full 55-gallon drum can be heavy; verify your loaded drum weight falls within rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eRotation\/dispensing\u003c\/strong\u003e — operators should be trained on controlled rotation, especially with liquid contents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eLead-acid batteries (two 12V)\u003c\/strong\u003e — California Prop 65 applies. Requires a charging outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eLTL freight required\u003c\/strong\u003e — unit weighs 1,060 lb. Receiving location must accommodate freight delivery with means to offload.\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\u003eNEW PRODUCT\u003c\/strong\u003e from Vestil Manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Indiana, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e with a durable \u003cstrong\u003epowder-coat finish\u003c\/strong\u003e over steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e550 lb capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrips, lifts, AND rotates\u003c\/strong\u003e drums — precise rotating and lifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts \u003cstrong\u003e16, 30, and 55 gallon steel drums\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-electric:\u003c\/strong\u003e walk-behind manual push; battery-powered grip\/lift\/rotate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-handle design for prompt control when positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery-powered mechanisms — two 12V batteries for consistent gripping strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNylon casters for quick, smooth movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust steel construction with baked-in powder-coat toughness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineering drawing and testing certificate available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ Semi-electric — manual push drive, powered functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ Sized for steel drums (16\/30\/55 gal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ Lead-acid batteries — Prop 65 applies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚠️ LTL freight required\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\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSL-118-PDGR\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSteel Semi-Electric Drum Gripper\/Rotator Stacker, Accepts 16\/30\/55 Gallon Steel Drums, Black\/Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e550 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccepts Drum Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16, 30, and 55 gallon steel drums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWalk-behind, manual push (two-handle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowered Functions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBattery-powered gripping, lifting \u0026amp; rotating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTwo 12V batteries ⚠️ Prop 65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePowder coat over steel, Black\/Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1,060 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\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\u003eEngineering Drawing: SL-118-PDGR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTesting Certificate: SL-118-PDGR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarketing Brochures: Semi-Electric Powered Drum Gripper; MODEX Drum Gripper (available on request)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #666;\"\u003eOwner's manual not yet published for this new model — contact us and we will request it from Vestil through our dealership. 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