What lifting capacities are available?
Capacities run from 800 lb up to 2000 lb depending on model. The DCR-205-8 is rated 800 lb, the DCR-205-15 is 1500 lb, and the DCR-205-20 is 2000 lb. The DC-powered units are rated lower: 1200 on the DCR-205-12-DC and 880 lb on the DCR-205-8-DC. Match the rating to your fully loaded drum weight, not the empty drum.
What is the difference between the standard and DC models?
The DC models use DC-powered operation and are listed as separate part numbers at higher prices. The DCR-205-12-DC is $4,267.44 and the DCR-205-8-DC is $4,455.24, against $925.98 to $2,712.17 for the standard DCR-205 units. The DC versions also carry lower capacity ratings, 1200 and 880 lb respectively, so confirm both power and capacity before ordering.
Will this work with plastic or fiber drums?
Not without an adapter. Vestil lists adapters in this group for plastic and fiber drums, sold separately from the carrier/rotator. The FDA-800 fiber drum adapter covers the 12–21 diameter range at $211.86, and the FDA-550 adjusting arm, 28.75 in long, is $150.91. Measure your drum diameter first, since the base units are sized for standard steel drums.
Is remote operation available?
Yes. The RRC-2PB is a two-button radio remote control listed at $1,527.01, and it replaces the standard control feature rather than adding to it. It is ordered as a separate line item under this product group. If you want remote operation, specify it with the carrier/rotator model you choose so the unit ships configured that way.
How many models are offered and what do they cost?
Eight models are listed, spanning $150.91 to $4,455.24. That range covers three items: the carrier/rotators themselves ($925.98 to $4,455.24), the drum adapters ($150.91 and $211.86), and the radio remote control at $1,527.01. The low end of the price range is an accessory, not a complete carrier/rotator, so budget from $925.98 for a working unit.
Where are these made and what warranty applies?
They are made in the USA by Vestil Manufacturing and carry a 1-year limited warranty. That warranty applies across the models in this group, including the adapters and the radio remote control. For warranty claim procedures and what the limited coverage excludes, refer to Vestil's published warranty terms for the specific model number you purchase.
