We can provide a fully-certified ATEX drum truck for use in hazardous work areas. Our DTC01-Ex is suitable for gas and dust classified spaces: Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22, where explosive or potentially explosive atmospheres exist.

The drum truck is manufactured to ensure electrical continuity, and a path to ground is always present.

Zones 1, 2, 21 and 22 ATEX

The unique geometry positions the wheels directly beneath the load, keeping input force under 44lb. (20kg), even when handling 771 lb. (350kg) drums. This makes the DTC01 one of the safest drum trolleys available, explaining why thousands of companies have come to rely on it. The product earned both the Tomorrow’s World Inventors of the Year and Safety Expo Innovation awards - STS has continued refining the design, making it a global benchmark in safe drum handling.

The gripping catch features vertical adjustment and multiple hook positions, allowing it to connect to drums from 13 to 58 gallons ((50-220L). Adjusting is simple: remove the pin, reposition the top hook, and replace the pin. We’re often asked if a separate plastic drum truck is needed for MAUSER or L-Ring drums - but this universal model handles steel, plastic, and fiber drums with ease.

Requires a maximum of 44 lb (20kg) of input force.

Low handles and balanced load make it easy to use regardless of operator height and strength. When you move the drum truck into the deployed position, the wheels slide beneath the drum. By positioning the center of gravity directly over the wheels, the unit provides ultimate stability and control when transporting drums. Manually moving heavy drums can lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This workplace risk means that it is essential for companies to carry out detailed assessments of the risks undertaken by staff. The DTC01 has been proven to significantly reduce the effort it takes to move heavy drums.

Drums come in varying heights depending on style and volume. The DTC01 catch adjusts vertically via a spring-loaded mechanism that’s both intuitive and efficient. This clever design allows maximum flexibility when moving different drum types. Every catch is hand-assembled and tested by STS’s engineers in the UK manufacturing plant.

Can handle drums from 14.9”-39.3” (380-1000mm)

We construct all of our Drum Trucks from corrosion-resistant stainless steel in the UK. Thousands of our drum trucks are used across the manual handling industry, many exposed to harsh environments. By using the finest construction materials, we make sure that your unit lasts a long time and continues to perform as a premium product. Many of our original drum trucks manufactured in 1999 are still in use today and have received no replacement parts.

304-grade Stainless Steel

Our Universal Drum Trolley can handle a wide range of drum types from 13-58 gallon. For a breakdown of the drums with which this product is compatible, please see the drum suitability document below. If the drums you use aren’t in the document, contact us and we'll give you guidance.