About this product
📘 Overview
The EZ Spot UR Barrel Handler (EZ-0002) is a skid steer drum handler for lifting, moving and emptying 55-gallon barrels, and it is guaranteed not to crush a metal or plastic drum. Jaws open to 39.5 inches and close to 21 inches, gripping the barrel on an anti-static lining that reduces both slippage and shock risk. The base decides how the drum tips: the Chain Rotating Base turns 350 degrees non-continuous (175 each way) so a barrel can be inverted and emptied in either direction, while the Double Cylinder Rotating Base gives 127 degrees to the operator’s left. A Fixed Non-Rotating Base or No Attachment Base suit lift-and-carry work. Add 30 Gallon Barrel Inserts to run smaller drums, and a Positioning Shoe when working plastic barrels.
⚙ Key Features of the Barrel Handler
- 350 degrees of non-continuous rotation on the Chain Rotating Base — 175 degrees left and 175 right, which is what turns a drum fully over to empty it.
- Guaranteed not to crush metal or plastic barrels — the clamp is force-limited by design rather than by operator feel.
- Anti-static lining reduces slippage and the risk of shock when handling drums.
- Jaws open to 39.5" and close to 21", sized for a standard 55-gallon drum.
- Two 2" x 3.5" clamp cylinders, each with 9,425 lb of breakout force.
- Grade 50 steel, core welded.
- Ships complete with hoses, flush-faced couplers, spring hose mount and wiring harness.
- Adaptable to mini-excavators, wheel loaders, telehandlers and backhoes with a specialty bolt-on mount.
🔑 Why Waste Crews Choose the Barrel Handler
- Empties a drum without a second machine — the Chain Rotating Base inverts the barrel in place, so loading and emptying are one operation from the cab.
- Takes the crew away from the drum — no manual tipping, no drum dolly, no one standing under a raised load.
- Goes where a warehouse drum lifter cannot — this is a skid steer attachment, so it works across open ground, transfer stations and job sites rather than a flat warehouse floor.
- One tool for two drum sizes — 30 Gallon Barrel Inserts adapt the same jaws to smaller drums.
- Protects the container — the crush guarantee matters most on plastic drums, where a conventional clamp deforms the barrel.
📊 Barrel Handler Specifications
Specification Value Hydraulic flow required 20–30 GPM at 3,000 psi Hydraulic coupling ¾" flush-face coupling Rated burst pressure 15 ksi (103.4 MPa) Barrel size 55 gallon; 30 gallon with inserts fitted Maximum jaw opening 39.5" (1,003 mm) Minimum jaw opening 21" (533 mm) Rated weight capacity 1,200 lb (544 kg) Clamp cylinders 2 × 2" bore x 3.5" stroke Clamp breakout force 9,425 lb per cylinder Rotation, Chain Rotating Base 350° non-continuous (175° left, 175° right) Rotation, Double Cylinder Rotating Base 127° to the operator’s left Jaw lining Anti-static Construction Grade 50 material or higher, core welded Mounting method Universal Quick Attach (customisable)📋 Configuring Your Barrel Handler
- Attachment Base — Chain Rotating Base for 350 degrees non-continuous, the option to choose if you empty drums; Double Cylinder Rotating Base for 127 degrees to the operator's left; Fixed Non-Rotating Base for lift and carry with nothing to maintain; No Attachment Base if you already own a base, are replacing a worn head, or are adding a second head to your existing base.
- Inserts — 30 Gallon Barrel Inserts adapt the jaws to 30-gallon drums; No Additional Barrel Size Inserts runs 55-gallon drums only.
- Positioning Shoe — Include Positioning Shoe for Plastic Barrels steadies plastic drums during pickup and tipping; choose No Additional Positioning Shoe for Plastic Barrels if you handle steel drums only.
🚜 Which Machines Take This Drum Handler?
The Barrel Handler attaches to skid steer loaders and compact track loaders equipped with a Universal Quick Attach (SSQA) system, including:
BobcatCaterpillarJohn DeereCaseNew HollandTakeuchiKubotaGehl
The machine must supply 20–30 GPM at 3,000 psi through an auxiliary circuit with ¾" flush-face couplings. The Barrel Handler can also be adapted to mini-excavators, wheel loaders, telehandlers and backhoes with a specialty bolt-on mount.
Compatibility is determined by mount type, not brand — confirm your machine’s quick attach configuration and auxiliary hydraulic flow before ordering. Everything needed to confirm fitment is on this page — add it to your cart to check delivered pricing for your address.
Freight note: inspect the crate before signing the carrier’s Bill of Lading. Note any damage on the delivery paperwork at the time of delivery — that record is what supports a carrier claim.
❓ Barrel Handler Questions, Answered
Can I empty 55-gallon drums with my skid steer?
Yes. That is what the EZ Spot UR Barrel Handler is built for. On the Chain Rotating Base it rotates 350 degrees non-continuous, 175 degrees in each direction, so the drum can be turned fully over and emptied from the cab. Most drum handlers are warehouse or forklift units that only lift and carry; this one mounts to a standard skid steer quick attach plate and works anywhere the machine goes.
Which base do I need to tip a barrel?
The Chain Rotating Base. It turns 350 degrees non-continuous, 175 degrees left and 175 right, which is enough to invert a drum in either direction. The Double Cylinder Rotating Base gives 127 degrees to the operator's left, which repositions a barrel but does not fully invert it. The Fixed Non-Rotating Base does not rotate under power and suits lift-and-carry work only.
Will the Barrel Handler crush a plastic drum?
No. EZ Spot UR guarantees the Barrel Handler not to crush metal or plastic barrels. For plastic drums specifically, adding the Positioning Shoe steadies the barrel during pickup and tipping.
Can it handle 30-gallon drums?
Yes, with the 30 Gallon Barrel Inserts option selected. Without inserts the Barrel Handler jaws close to 21 inches and open to 39.5 inches, which is sized for a 55-gallon drum.
What does the anti-static lining do?
The Barrel Handler jaw lining is anti-static, which reduces slippage on the drum and lowers the risk of shock — relevant when handling drums that have held flammable or volatile contents.
What hydraulic flow does the Barrel Handler need?
The Barrel Handler runs on 20–30 GPM at 3,000 psi with ¾" flush-face couplings rated to a 15 ksi burst pressure. A high-flow machine is not required.
How is the Barrel Handler shipped?
Shipping is calculated at checkout — add the Barrel Handler to your cart, enter your delivery address, and the freight charge appears before you complete the order. Lift gate service is available for residential deliveries and can be selected at checkout.
📥 Skid Steer Barrel Handler Attachment Downloads
Full published specifications for the Skid Steer Barrel Handler Attachment, including hydraulic requirements, cylinder data and rated capacities.
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