Morse Model 91 Drum Lifter | 55 & 85-Gallon Drum Lifter

Morse Model 91 Below-Hook Drum Lifter

Compact Drum Lifting for 55-Gallon and 85-Gallon Drums

The Morse Model 91 Below-Hook Drum Lifter is a narrow-profile mechanical drum lifter designed to lift and transfer upright 55-gallon steel drums and 85-gallon overpack or salvage drums using a suitable crane or hoist.

With a rated capacity of 1,000 lb / 454 kg, the Model 91 uses an ice-tong-style gripping action that engages beneath the drum rim for secure vertical lifting.

Key Specifications Specification

Details

Load Capacity

1,000 lb / 454 kg

Drum Compatibility

55-Gallon Steel / 85-Gallon Overpack

Drum Capacity

210 L / 322 L

Rim Diameter Range

Approx. 22.5" to 26"

Grip Type

Ice-Tong Style

Lifting Position

Upright

Unit Weight

Approx. 18.5–19 lb

Lifting Method

Crane / Hoist

Factory Load Test

125% of Rated Capacity

Compliance

ANSI/ASME B30.20, ASME BTH-1

Narrow-Profile Gripper Design

The Model 91 features narrow-profile grippers with broad contact faces.

This design helps distribute holding force across the drum rim while reducing concentrated pressure on the drum surface.

Its compact gripping arrangement is particularly useful where space around the drum is limited.

Ideal for Overpack Drum Handling

One of the main advantages of the Morse Model 91 is its ability to lower a standard 55-gallon drum completely into an 85-gallon overpack or salvage drum.

The narrow gripping profile allows the lifter to maintain engagement while the smaller drum is positioned inside the larger container.

This makes the Model 91 especially useful for drum recovery, containment and overpack applications.

How It Works

The Model 91 is attached to a suitable crane or hoist and positioned over the upright drum.

As lifting force is applied, the tong-style grippers engage beneath the upper rim of the drum.

The drum can then be lifted, moved and positioned vertically.

Once the load is lowered and supported, the gripping mechanism can be released from the drum.

Typical Applications

The Morse Model 91 is suitable for:

• 55-gallon steel drum handling

• 85-gallon overpack drum handling

• Salvage drum operations

• Drum recovery and containment

• Manufacturing facilities

• Chemical processing plants

• Warehouses

• Oil and gas operations

• Maintenance and material handling

Why Choose the Morse Model 91?

• 1,000 lb / 454 kg rated capacity

• Handles 55-gallon and 85-gallon drums

• Narrow-profile gripping design

• Broad gripping faces help distribute holding force

• Suitable for placing drums into overpack containers

• Lightweight mechanical design

• Compatible with suitable cranes and hoists

• Factory load tested at 125% of rated capacity

Safety and Compliance

The Morse Model 91 is designed as a mechanical below-hook lifting device and is factory load tested at 125% of its rated capacity.

It is manufactured in accordance with applicable ANSI/ASME B30.20 and ASME BTH-1 requirements and is supplied with a load-test certificate.

Always verify drum compatibility, rim condition, load weight and hoist capacity before lifting.

Is the Morse Model 91 Right for Your Application?

The Morse Model 91 is a practical choice when you need a compact below-hook lifter for standard steel drums or overpack drum applications.

Its narrow tong-style design makes it especially suitable for situations where a 55-gallon drum needs to be lifted, transferred or lowered into an 85-gallon overpack container.

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