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Description 

The Wesco Gator Grip Fork Truck Mounted 
Drum Grab is designed specifically for lifting 
and transporting 16, 30, 55 and 85 gallon 
steel, fiber and poly drums. 

 
This product is distributed by: 

Wesco Industrial Products, Inc 

1250 Welsh Road 
North Wales, PA 19454 
Tel: 215-699-7031   Fax: 215-699-3836 
 
Contact the factory for parts information and ordering. 
Visit us on the web at www.wescomfg.com 

 

Unpacking 

When unpacking the Wesco Product, check carefully for 
shipping damage and missing parts.  If damage has occurred 
or any parts are missing, file a claim with the delivering carrier 
within 24 hours and notify the dealer from whom the unit was 
purchased. 

Warranty Repairs 

If the unit does not work properly, contact your dealer or the 
factory (215-699-7031) for units less than 90 days old. 

 

Non-Warranty Service 

If units are older than 90 days, repairs can be made easily on 
site with factory supplied parts. 

NOTE: 

Do not send units to the factory for service without 

first obtaining a “Return Merchandise Authorization” (RMA) 
number from the customer service department.  We will not 
be responsible for merchandise returned without proper 
authorization.  

 

Figure 1 

LIMITED WARRANTY 

 
WESCO INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS (WESCO) warrants to the purchaser of this product for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase that this product shall be free of 
defects in material and/or workmanship, as follows: 
1. WESCO will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements for any part that fails through a defect in material and/or workmanship during the warranty period. To obtain warranty 
service, you must deliver the product prepaid, to the WESCO factory. 
2. This warranty does not cover any product or product part which has been subject to accident, misuse, abuse or negligence. WESCO shall only be liable under this warranty if the 
product is used the manner intended by the manufacturer as specified in the written instructions furnished with this product. 
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED IN 
THIS WARRANTY DOCUMENT, AND ANY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT THAT, BUT FOR THIS PROVISION, MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION OR OPERATION OF LAW, 
IS HEREBY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL WESCO BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, A BREACH OF CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE. EXCEPT TO THE 
EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED 
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. 
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long any implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not 
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gator Grip Fork Mounted Drum Grab With  

Auto Grip Lock EGG-1 & EGG-2  

(Part # 240091 & 240092)  

Assembly Procedure and Operating Instructions

 

ATTENTION: TO INSURE SAFE AND EASY USE OF WESCO GATOR GRIP FORK TRUCK 

MOUNTED DRUM GRAB, READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 

General Safety Information 

Warning: The Wesco Gator Grip Fork 
Truck Mounted Drum Grab is intended for 
specific functions.  Please adhere to the 
following instructions to insure safe and 
proper use. 

(1)  Maximum capacity – 1000 lbs. (454 kg) per drum 
(2)  Do not exceed rated capacity. Injury to persons or 

property may result from overloading and misuse. 

(3)  Follow all OSHA requirements, particularly Section 

1910.178a (5) regarding powered industrial trucks. 

(4)  Adhere to all local codes regarding drum use and 

storage. 

(5)  Before using this product, contact manufacturer of your 

industrial truck and obtain their written approval that the 
truck has the capacity to be used with this attachment. 

(6)  DO NOT use to lift personnel or carry loads over people. 
(7)  DO NOT leave with a load suspended in air unattended. 
(8)  DO NOT remove or obscure capacity/warning labels. 
(9)  Keep hands clear of drum clamping head. 
(10) Clamping head must be in full contact with drum rim 

prior to lifting. 

(11)  Be certain rim of fiber or plastic drum is able to withstand 

the stress of drum lifting procedure. 

(12)  Transport at lowest practical height possible. 
(13)  Use extreme care when traveling on uneven floors. 
(14)  DO NOT modify this product in any way. 
(15) Periodically inspect for damage and remove any 

damaged or malfunctioning unit from service 
immediately until repairs have been made. 

 
 

 

Figure 2 

Industrial Products, Inc. 

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