It would take 56 pumps to raise it from the ground to fully raised with no load. It would take a few more with a load. There is no time listed, it would just depend on how fast you pump it. It would take approximately 1 minute to turn it 180 degrees. There is no time given on how long it would take.
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Vestil Economy Drum Lifter/Positioner - 550-Lb. Capacity, 53in. Max Lift, 180° Rotation, Model# DRUM-LRT-EC

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- Unit allows for easy lifting, rotating, tilting and transporting of 55-gallon steel drums
- Ideal for moving drums to and from racks in a warehouse
- Can lock drums in a vertical position to avoid spills or in a horizontal position to drain through a faucet
- Manual hand crank for tilting a drum
- Manual hand/foot pump for raising a drum
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What's Included
- (1) Drum lifter/positioner

Features + Benefits
- Unit allows for easy lifting, rotating, tilting and transporting of 55-gallon steel drums
- Ideal for moving drums to and from racks in a warehouse
- Can lock drums in a vertical position to avoid spills or in a horizontal position to drain through a faucet
- Manual hand crank for tilting a drum
- Manual hand/foot pump for raising a drum
- Clamp-style cradle grips the drum securely
- For use with 55-gallon steel drums only
Key Specs
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
item# | 57241 |
Brand | Vestil |
Manufacturer's Warranty | 3 month limited warranty |
Ship Weight | 470.0 LB |
ANSI Approved | No |
Battery Included | No |
Capacity | 550 lb |
Charger Included | No |
Degree of Rotation | 180 |
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
Drum Size | 55 |
Latch Type | Other |
OSHA Approved | Yes |
Power Source | Manual |
Product Type | Positioner |
Rotation Method | Manual |
Product Weight | 450.0000 lb |
Dimensions L x W x H (in.) | 64.0 x 40.0 x 82.0 in |
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· 7 months ago
How many pumps to raise the barrel from the ground to fully raised? How long does that take? How many rotations of the crank to rotate the barrel 180 degrees? How long does that take?
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ProductExpert6· 7 months ago
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· 5 years ago
Can this be used with plastic drums?
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ProductExpert38· 5 years ago
This drum lifter is only compatible with 55 gallon steel drums.
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· 5 years ago
Can this be used to take a drum off a tractor trailer?
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ProductExpert6· 5 years ago
The drum lifter could not be used to lift drums off a tractor trailer.
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· 5 years ago
What is the distance from the ground to the bottom of a horizontal barrel when lifted to maximum height?
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ProductExpert11· 5 years ago
The raised drum height will be 53" less the drum itself.
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3 month limited warranty
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550 lb
800 lb
1,000 lb
1,000 lb
No
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Yes
180
360
360
360
55
30 and 55
30, 55 and 85
30 and 55
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Other
Other
Ratchet
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Manual
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Battery
Battery
Positioner
Transportation or Dumping
Transportation or Dumping
Transportation or Dumping
Manual
Pull Chain
Pull Chain
Pull Chain
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560.0000 lb
1035.0000 lb
760.0000 lb
64.0 x 40.0 x 82.0 in
45.0 x 30.0 x 78.0 in
62.0 x 32.0 x 90.0 in
47.0 x 32.0 x 90.0 in
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