This safe and effective portable drum handler  is ideal for moving drums to and from pallets, skids, scales and spill or containment pallets. Parrot-Beak® Clamping mechanism grabs any steel, fiber or plastic drum automatically in lift operation. Its unique V shaped straddle leg configuration with telescopic adjustment settings for 600, 800 and 1000# capacity. Cushioned belt-cradle protects drum sidewall during lift, lower and transport function. Ergonomically efficient design with foot pedal lift/lower feature and adjustable lowering speed control. Standard lift height of 20" with 38" lift available as option. 1" rise per stroke of foot pedal. Large wheel configuration gives 10" floor clearance and makes easier to roll on rough ground.