Gorilla Rotator - Rotatable Industrial Bulk Container

Gorilla Rotator

The Gorilla Rotator is a 48″ x 44″ nestable combo bin with welded rotator bars that let you dump materials using a forklift rotator attachment. It's the same container as the standard Gorilla 4-Way, just with the rotator bar upgrade for operations that need to tip and empty bins into hoppers, grinders, or collection equipment.

Where it's used:

  • Metal recycling — Dump steel turnings, aluminum chips, brass swarf, and machining scrap into balers or collection bins
  • Organics recycling — Tip food scraps, yard waste, and compostables into grinders or composting systems
  • Food manufacturing — Transfer bulk ingredients and products into mixers, packaging lines, or processing equipment

What makes it different

The Gorilla Rotator has the same 2,500 lb capacity, reinforced corners, and nestable design you get with the regular Gorilla 4-Way. The difference is the bolt-on pallet base with rotator bars. If you run a forklift rotator in your facility, this is the bin you want. If you don't dump materials and just need storage and transport, stick with the standard 4-Way — same capacity, lower price.

Metal shops dealing with heavy turnings from CNC work or grinding know the problem: you can't safely dump a half-ton of wet steel chips by hand. The Gorilla Rotator solves that. Pick it up, rotate it, empty it. Same goes for organics facilities processing food waste or yard debris — you get clean, controlled dumping without anyone climbing on equipment or rigging up custom dump fixtures.

Six heights to choose from

Heights range from 36″ to 56″, all on the 48″ x 44″ footprint. Pick the size that matches your material volume requirements. When empty, they nest tightly for return trips and storage.

 

Standard Colors       

Features

  • 4-way entry/2-way rotatable base
  • Designed to nest efficiently
  • De-nesting ledge prevents bins from sticking together
  • Reinforced corners and rim
  • Flat bottom interior
  • Bolt-on pallet base
  • Easy to clean design
  • Non-static material transfer
  • FDA and USDA compliant
  • Made with 100% virgin materials
  • Made in the U.S.A

Specifications

48x44x36
  • Capacity: 30 cu. ft., 2,500 lbs, 225 Gallons
  • Weight: 146 lbs
48x44x38
  • Capacity: 32 cu. ft., 2,500 lbs, 240 Gallons
  • Weight: 151 lbs
48x44x42
  • Capacity: 37 cu. ft., 2,500 lbs, 275 Gallons
  • Weight: 151 lbs
48x44x45
  • Capacity: 40 cu. ft., 2,500 lbs, 300 Gallons
  • Weight: 156 lbs
48x44x48
  • Capacity: 42 cu. ft., 2,500 lbs, 325 Gallons
  • Weight: 176 lbs
48x44x56
  • Capacity: 50 cu. ft., 2,500 lbs, 375 Gallons
  • Weight: 186 lbs

Options

  • Lid
  • Drains
  • Welded Seam
  • Custom decals and graphics
  • Additional colors

FAQs

What are the rotator bars and how do they work?
The rotator bars run along the bottom of the base and keep the bin from sliding off the forklift tines as it's rotated. The forklift picks up the bin and rolls it completely upside down, a full 180 degrees, dumping the contents clean into whatever's below. When it's empty, the operator brings it back upright, sets it down, and it's ready to reload.
Can Gorilla Rotator Containers be picked up from all four side?
Yes.  The addition of the rotator bars still allows for 4-way access.
Do Gorilla Rotators nest when empty?
Yes, like all of our Gorilla Combo Bins. Gorilla Rotators nest when empty to save space.
Are Rotator bars on the 48" or 44" side?

Rotator bars can be installed on either the 48" or 44" side.  

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