Vestil SL-118-PDGR Semi-Electric Drum Gripper, Rotator & Stacker — 550 lb, 16/30/55 Gallon Drums
Vestil SL-118-PDGR Semi-Electric Drum Gripper, Rotator & Stacker — 550 lb, 16/30/55 Gallon Drums is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Ships LTL freight — 1060 lbs
Freight on this machine is quoted, not a flat fee — the cost depends on your delivery address and whether you have a loading dock. We confirm the exact freight cost with you in writing before you pay a cent. Curbside delivery is standard; liftgate available. See our freight & delivery guide.
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The Vestil SL-118-PDGR does the whole drum job with one machine and one operator: it grips a steel drum, lifts it, walks it across the plant, stacks it, and rotates it to pour. No forklift with a drum attachment, no second person steadying the load, and no one wrestling a full drum by hand.
Why This Drum Handler
- Grip, lift, transport, stack and rotate — five jobs one machine, instead of a forklift plus an attachment plus a helper
- Accepts 16, 30 and 55 gallon steel drums — one unit covers your whole drum inventory
- Powered rotation for controlled dispensing — pour at the rate the product needs, not the rate gravity dictates
- 24V DC system — two 12V batteries with integral charger and level gauge, plug into any wall outlet
- Semi-electric — powered lift and rotation, operator walks it into position
- 550 lb capacity — a full 55 gallon drum with margin
See It In Action
Specifications
| Model | SL-118-PDGR |
| Uniform Capacity | 550 lb |
| Accepts Drum Sizes | 16, 30 and 55 gallon steel drums |
| Function | Gripper / rotator / stacker |
| Power | 24V DC, two 12V batteries, integral charger and level gauge |
| Travel | Manual push (semi-electric) |
| Construction | Steel |
| Finish | Black / yellow |
| Net Weight | 1,060 lb |
| Brand | Vestil Manufacturing — Angola, Indiana, USA (family-owned since 1955) |
Steel Drums Only
The gripper is designed for steel drums. Fiber and most plastic drums do not have the rigid wall a parrot-beak gripper needs and are not recommended. If you handle poly or fiber drums, tell us — there are models built with the right jaw for those and we would rather sell you the one that works.
Documentation
Dimensional Drawing (PDF) | Factory Test Certificate (PDF)
Shipping
Ships via LTL freight direct from Vestil's Indiana warehouse — typically leaves the factory in about 2 working days. At 1,060 lb freight is quoted before you buy. Call or text (888) 990-8016 for a delivered quote to your ZIP.
Full Manufacturer Warranty
Full Force Equipment is an authorized dealer for every brand we carry, which means every machine ships with its full manufacturer warranty — genuine products, registered to you, backed by the manufacturer's own support network.
- Warranty length and coverage vary by brand and product — see the product description or ask us for specifics
- Genuine OEM and manufacturer-approved replacement parts available
- We help you file any warranty claim — one call to us, and we handle the manufacturer
Questions about coverage on a specific machine? Contact us before you buy and we'll pull the exact warranty terms for you.
Dealer-direct pricing without the dealer runaround.
- Free shipping on most orders — freight and liftgate delivery arranged for you
- No sales tax outside New York
- Expert support — talk to a real equipment specialist, not a call center
- Price match — find it lower from an authorized dealer and we'll do everything we can to beat it
- Fast processing — orders processed same business day
- Flexible financing — Buy Now, Pay Later options available
Volume order or commercial build? Request a quote and get dealer pricing back within 24 business hours.
Shipping
- Free shipping on most orders across the United States
- In-stock items generally ship within 2–3 business days of processing
- Large equipment ships by freight — we arrange the carrier and liftgate delivery for you
- You'll receive tracking by email the moment your order ships
Returns
- 30-day returns on unused items in original packaging
- Heavy equipment returns may be subject to restocking fees — contact us first and we'll walk you through it
- Damaged in transit? Take photos immediately and contact us within 48 hours — we'll arrange a replacement or full refund at no cost to you
