All-New heavy-duty below-hook attachment for handling one steel, fiber or plastic drum weighing up to 2000 pounds. Automatic and mechanical, the unit attaches directly to any suitable overhead hoist or crane. Equipped Liftomatic's Double Parrot-Beak® clamping assembly and padded belt cradle for cushion to drum side wall. Fully adjustable counterbalance for handling any drum from 15" to 25" in diameter.Ideal for waste handling or caustic applications (especially with fiber and plastic drums) where extra safety in handling must be ensured.  Originally designed for governmental and military applications, the HCB-DCM-BC is a work-horse for all below-hook drum handling applications.