{"product_id":"semi-automatic-drum-lifter-tongs","title":"Semi Automatic Drum Lifter Tongs – 500kg or 1000kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSemi automatic drum lifter tongs\u003c\/strong\u003e lift 210 litre drums upright from a crane, or from a forklift fitted with a hook or yoke, so drums can be moved, loaded and stacked without manual handling. Lifting the drum upright keeps it stable and saves space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three models: the DTG-1 for steel drums up to 500kg, the heavy duty DTG-1-HD for steel drums up to 1000kg, and the DTG-1-M for Mauser (egg shaped) plastic drums up to 500kg. The tongs weigh 26 to 33kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrums\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDTG-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210 litre steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDTG-1-HD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210 litre steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDTG-1-M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e210 litre Mauser plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi automatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLift\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA crane, or a forklift with a hook or yoke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandards\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUKCA marked, Machinery Directive 2006\/42\/EC, supplied with a Certificate of Conformity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifts 210 litre drums upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500kg or 1000kg models for steel drums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMauser model for egg shaped plastic drums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi automatic operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore You Order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us your drum type, steel or Mauser plastic, so we supply the right model, and check your crane or forklift can lift the drum and tongs together. On a forklift you'll need a hook attachment, such as our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/adjustable-forklift-hook\"\u003eadjustable forklift hook\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder LOLER, lifting equipment needs regular thorough examination by a competent person, and lifting accessories need one at least every six months unless an examination scheme sets a different interval, so ask your examiner which applies to you. Keep people clear of a suspended drum. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/the-complete-guide-to-forklift-drum-handling-equipment\"\u003eguide to forklift drum handling equipment\u003c\/a\u003e, then \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003erequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Attachments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant hands-free release? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fully-automatic-drum-lifter-tongs\"\u003efully automatic drum lifter tongs\u003c\/a\u003e. For thin-walled or fibre drums, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/drum-lifter-band\"\u003edrum lifter band\u003c\/a\u003e grips without denting. Compare our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/forklift-drum-grabs\"\u003eforklift drum grabs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Contact Attachments Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66283718115677,"sku":"Drum-Tongs-DTG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/dtg-1-hd_-_isolated.jpg?v=1792612596","url":"https:\/\/mammothattachments.com\/products\/semi-automatic-drum-lifter-tongs","provider":"Mammoth Attachments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}