Steel drums are heavy, take up a lot of room empty, and cost real money to ship and handle. The ABG Gorilla Drum is built to replace them. ABG calls it the original returnable, reusable, recyclable, incinerable 55-gallon steel drum alternative, made to save on space, freight and labor costs and to reduce injury risk. It folds flat, weighs 9 lbs, and is UN-certified for solid HAZMAT up to 894 lbs. Powertech and UPSC represent ABG Bag across New England and New York State.
The Gorilla Drum is a foldable, lightweight polypropylene drum for product containment, waste, or HAZMAT lab-packing. Because it folds, you can stage it quickly, store it in a fraction of the space a rigid drum needs, and ship empties back for reuse.
| Spec | Gorilla Drum |
|---|---|
| Weight | 9 lbs |
| Dimensions | 20 x 20 x 34 in |
| Material | Polypropylene |
| Load capacity | Up to 894 lbs |
| Per pallet | 50 per pallet |
| Per full truckload | 2,600 |
| Gorilla Drum | Rigid steel drum | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 9 lbs | 24 to 50 lbs |
| Storage when empty | Folds flat, ABG lists 92% space savings vs rigid drums | Rigid, full size |
| Freight | 50 per pallet, 2,600 per full truckload | Fewer per truckload |
| Handling | Easy to unload, move and stage | Heavy to move empty |
| End of life | Returnable, reusable, recyclable, incinerable | Varies |
ABG lists the Gorilla Drum as UN-certified under the marking 4H2/X405.6/S/26/USA/+AA12002, for universal solid HAZMAT up to 894 lbs. It is rated X for Packaging Groups I, II and III. ABG also says it is DOD and third-party tested, approved for military use, 30x cycle-tested and 6X safety-rated.
| Rating | Detail |
|---|---|
| UN marking | 4H2/X405.6/S/26/USA/+AA12002 |
| Use | Universal solid HAZMAT up to 894 lbs |
| Packaging groups | I, II and III, rated X |
| Testing | DOD and third-party tested, approved for military use |
| Durability | 30x cycle-tested, 6X safety-rated |
Confirm that the rating covers your material and shipping requirements before you ship. The UN marking applies to solids, so check with ABG or us for liquids.
ABG offers a free ROI cost calculator at gorilladrum.com that shows the storage, freight and handling savings the Gorilla Drum creates for your operation.
9 lbs, compared with 24 to 50 lbs for a steel drum.
Up to 894 lbs of solid HAZMAT under its UN rating.
50 per pallet and 2,600 per full truckload.
Yes. ABG describes it as returnable and reusable, and recyclable or incinerable at end of life.
The ABG sheet lists the UN rating for solid HAZMAT. Contact us if you have a liquid application.
Yes. See our guide to ABG BOB transformer containment bags.
Powertech and UPSC represent ABG Bag across New England and New York State. Contact Powertech Associates at info@powertech-upsc.com or (860) 678-8772 for a quote.
Last updated: November 2026.
