The Wesco Industrial Products 278750 value drum lifter/dispenser is made of steel and is suitable for use with an overhead lifting chain or hoist (sold separately) to lift a 55-gallon steel drum and dispense its contents. Steel resists wear and corrosion. The lifter/dispenser has a lock that can be used to hold the drum in a vertical or horizontal position. This lifter/dispenser has a load capacity of 700 lb. for a full drum or 440 lb. for a half drum. It weighs 54 lb. and measures 8-1/2 x 36 x 29 inches (W x H x D). (W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; H is height, the vertical distance from lowest to highest point; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.)

Pallet trucks, also known as pallet jacks, skid jacks, and pump trucks, are used to lift and transport pallets or skids of goods. Pallet trucks can include a swivel pump handle, a squeeze trigger, two forks, and wheels for maneuverability, and typically contain a hydraulic cylinder or a battery-powered motor to raise and lower the forks. Some pallet trucks have an adjustable push rod on the bottom of each fork, allowing the user to modify the height. Pallet trucks can be used in warehouses, storerooms, shipping facilities, and a variety of industrial environments.

Wesco manufactures material handling equipment. The company, founded in 1948, is headquartered in North Wales, PA.