Overview
Barron Equipment and Overhead Door carries the Lift’n Buddy FKL200 keg lifter, a battery-powered two-wheel truck designed to lift and transport kegs without manual handling. The Keg Lifter’s compact size, unmatched maneuverability, ease-of-use and powered lift feature make it perfect for a wide range of uses including pubs, restaurants, and micro-breweries, beer distributors, and liquor stores and wholesale clubs, catering services, arenas and stadiums, and many more.
This keg lifting equipment removes the need for workers to bend down, grip, and carry heavy kegs by hand. The operator rolls the unit up to a keg, engages the lifting bracket, and presses a button to raise the load. Whether you need a keg lift for stacking, shelving, loading vehicles, or connecting taps, this tool makes the job faster and safer for a single person.
Features and Benefits
The Keg Lifter’s sturdy lifting bracket positively engages the keg’s top handle to hold kegs firmly and securely in place while lifting, lowering, and transporting. The unit has a 175 lb capacity and is designed to work with a wide variety of keg sizes and styles, including half, quarter, or 50L barrels.
The unique design of the Keg Lifter allows it to be used in two ways: tilt it back and use it like a conventional two-wheel hand truck, or move it with all 4 wheels on the ground. This gives operators the choice between quick distance travel and precise upright positioning in tight spaces. The 4-wheel design allows it to be freestanding even when a keg is loaded and lifted, so it stays upright on its own.
The keg lifter runs on 2 x 12VDC, 7.2 Ahr batteries with a built-in 110V charger. The powered keg lift raises loads with a max lift travel of 37.4 inches and an under keg clearance of 35 inches. Cycle time from floor to full height is just 10 seconds with no load. At only 77 lbs, the unit is lightweight and portable — it fits easily in any van or truck for delivery or off-site use. An optional shelf attachment is available for handling case packed goods.
Applications
A keg lifter is built for any task that involves moving or positioning kegs. Common uses include:
- Stacking or unstacking kegs from one another
- Loading shelves in stores or tap rooms
- Loading customer vehicles
- Loading tinters, shakers, or vehicles
- Positioning kegs at dispensing stations or tap systems
- Transporting kegs across indoor and outdoor surfaces
This keg lifting equipment is a strong fit for pubs, restaurants, micro-breweries, beer distributors, liquor stores, wholesale clubs, catering services, arenas, and stadiums. Because it’s small and lightweight, the keg lifter is also great for use on delivery trucks. A single worker can handle the full keg lift cycle — from pickup to placement — without needing a second person or separate equipment.
Selection Assistance
The FKL200 is a single-model keg lifter, so the main consideration is whether it fits your kegs and your workspace. The unit works with half kegs, quarter kegs, and 50L barrels. Confirm that your kegs have a top handle that the lifting bracket can engage securely.
Think about where the keg lift will be used most. The compact design works well in narrow bar areas, walk-in coolers, stockrooms, and delivery vehicles. The unit works indoors or out, and the built-in charger plugs into any standard 110V outlet.
Barron Equipment and Overhead Door can help determine if this keg lifting equipment is right for your operation. Fill out the form on this page, and a product specialist will follow up with answers to your questions.