Hydraulic Drum Trucks
Looking for the safest and easiest way to move heavy drums? Our hydraulic drum lifters and transporters are designed to help you lift, move, tip, and unload steel or plastic drums with ease and precision. Built for industrial environments, these robust tools offer the perfect solution for reducing manual strain, improving safety, and boosting operational efficiency.
If your business involves handling large volumes of steel and plastic drums, having the right equipment is the first step to achieving optimal safety, efficiency, and productivity. Hydraulic drum trucks, also known as drum handling trolleys or oil drum trucks, are purpose-built tools designed to lift, move, and transport heavy drums with minimal effort.
WHAT IS A HYDRAULIC DRUM TRUCK?
A hydraulic drum truck is a manual or semi-automatic lifting and transportation device, engineered to handle 210 Litre (55 gallons) steel and poly drums safely. These handling trucks use hydraulic mechanisms - conventionally operated by foot/hand pumps - to lift drums off the ground and allow for easy manoeuvrability across a workspace.
COMMON APPLICATIONS OF HYDRAULIC DRUM TRUCKS
- Lifting and transporting drums from one area to another.
- Tilting or rotating drums for emptying content.
- Loading or unloading drums onto pallets, trucks, or shelving units
- Safely handling drum trucks storing hazardous or heavy liquid materials
BENEFITS OF USING HYDRAULIC DRUM TRUCKS
- Enhanced Workplace Safety: Hydraulic drum trucks are designed to reduce human strain and improve the safety through features such as, stabilising arms, secure drum clamps, and non-slip wheels help prevent accidents during transport.
- Efficient Drum Handling: With the hydraulic system doing the heavy lifting, these trucks and trolleys enable one person to handle large, heavy drums effortlessly.
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Versatile Functionality:
Our selection includes drum trucks capable of various tasks, including:
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Lifting and transporting both steel and plastic drums
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Rotating drums for controlled pouring
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Tilting or dumping for emptying contents
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- Space and Time Saving: Hydraulic drum trucks offer a compact and portable design, allowing you to store them easily speed up loading and unloading operations.
WHY CHOOSE OUR HYDRAULIC DRUM HANDLING TRUCKS?
We pride ourselves on offering one of the widest selections of drum handling equipment in the UK, trusted by businesses across all sectors. Here’s why customers continue to choose us:
⭐ Top-Rated Hydraulic Drum Trucks, Superior Quality, Built to Last
💷 Cost-Effective & Affordable Options
🔒 Unmatched Safety Standards
🔄 Versatility for Every Job
🧠 Expert Guidance and Support
NEED HELP CHOOSING A HYDRAULIC DRUM TRUCK?
We understand that selecting the right drum truck can feel overwhelming. If you're still unsure, we recommend reading our in-depth guide:
👉 How to Move Steel Drums with a Hydraulic Drum Trolley
Hydraulic Drum Truck FAQs
Yes, many of our hydraulic drum trucks are designed to accommodate both steel and plastic 210-litre drums. Look for models with adjustable gripping mechanisms or universal drum clamps, which safely secure different drum materials and sizes during transport.
A drum lifter is built to lift and move drums safely across a facility, while a drum tipper (or rotator) is engineered to tilt or pour the contents of the drum. Some hydraulic drum trucks combine both functions, offering full lifting, rotating, and dumping capability in one unit.
Absolutely. These trucks are designed for single-operator use, reducing the need for team lifting. Thanks to the hydraulic assist and ergonomic design, a single operator can lift, transport, and position full drums with minimal physical effort.
Most of our drum trucks are shipped fully assembled or with minimal setup required. If any assembly is needed, clear instructions are provided. We also offer customer support to walk you through setup if needed.