Overview
Barron Equipment and Overhead Door carries the Lift’n Buddy FPL200 pail lifter, a battery-powered two-wheel truck built to lift and transport 5 gallon pails without manual lifting. Lifting and transporting 5 gallon pails is no problem when you have a pail lifter. The lifting plate features u-shaped recesses that allow the unit to move right up next to a pail and securely support it just under the top lip.
This 5 gallon pail lifter removes the need for workers to bend down, pick up, and carry heavy pails by hand. The operator simply rolls the unit up to the pail, presses a button, and the powered carriage raises the load to the desired height. Simply press a button to raise pails from floor level to an under clearance height of 35″ (or anywhere in between) in a matter of seconds. A 5 gallon pail lift like this is a practical solution for any facility that handles pails regularly and wants to reduce strain on workers.
Features and Benefits
The FPL200 pail lifter has a 200 lb capacity and can easily transport 3 pails at once. This unique design allows users to access an entire stack of pails (up to 3 high) or any portion of the stack without any manual lifting or repositioning. The lifting yoke provides stable support whether the pails are being raised or moved across the floor.
The unit runs on a 24V 7Ahr battery system with a thumb switch on the handle for simple one-handed lift control. At just 110 lbs, the pail lifter is lightweight and portable. It is portable and lightweight, fitting easily in any van or truck. The unit is also freestanding even when loaded and raised, which means it stays upright and stable whether the operator is holding it or not.
An integrated pail retainer clip provides added pail security during transport. The 8-inch solid wheels roll smoothly on indoor and outdoor surfaces, and the overall height ranges from 52 inches lowered to 82 inches raised. With a 5 gallon pail lift like this, workers avoid the repetitive bending and lifting that leads to back strain and fatigue over the course of a shift.
Applications
The pail lifter is designed for any task that involves moving or positioning 5 gallon pails. Common uses include:
- Loading and unloading from pallets, shelves, racks, workbenches, paint shakers, delivery vehicles, or any number of applications that require 5 gallon pails and buckets to be lifted and transported
- Loading tinters, shakers, or vehicles
- Picking pails from floor or pallets
- Creating pail stacks with no manual lifting
- Operating in narrow aisles and congested areas
This 5 gallon pail lifter works with 5-gallon latex paint plastic pails and is not designed for use with metal pails. It is a good fit for paint stores, hardware retailers, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and any operation that moves 5 gallon pails as part of its daily workflow. The powered lift takes the physical effort out of stacking, loading, and positioning pails, helping workers stay productive without risking injury.
Selection Assistance
The FPL200 is a single-model product, so the main consideration is whether it fits your pails and your workspace. This 5 gallon pail lifter is built specifically for plastic 5 gallon pails — confirm that your pails have a standard top lip that the u-shaped lifting plate can support. If your facility uses metal pails, this unit may not be the right fit.
Think about where the pail lifter will be used most. The compact design works well in narrow aisles and tight spaces, and the solid wheels handle both indoor floors and outdoor surfaces. Because the unit is battery powered, make sure you have access to a standard 110V outlet for charging between shifts.
Barron Equipment and Overhead Door can help determine if this pail lifter is right for your operation. Fill out the form on this page, and a product specialist will follow up with answers to your questions.