What is the “half-full” capacity rating?
The capacity of drum equipment is reduced for a partially full drum due to the unbalanced and shifting load. It is harder to tilt, and places more stress on the gearing and other components, than a solid mass of the same weight. The Half-full rating of a drum handler indicates the capacity for tilting an unbalanced, bottom-heavy drum. Example: Capacity of Hydra-Lift Drum Karriers is 800 Lb. (363 kg) for a Full drum, but reduced to 500 Lb. (227 kg) for a Half-full drum.
