Pratt low profile spill deck, 2 drum

If you keep two drums of oil, fuel, coolant or chemical on a workshop or warehouse floor, you need somewhere safe to stand them. The Pratt Low Profile Spill Deck 2 Drum is a spill containment platform built for exactly that job. Drums sit on top of the deck, and the moulded sump underneath catches any drips, weeps or knocks that get past the bung.

The standout here is the height. At 146 mm tall it sits low to the floor, which makes it easier to roll or trolley a heavy drum up onto the deck without a big lift. It holds two drums, carries a uniformly distributed load of 1361 kg, and has an 83 litre sump to capture leaks. The unit itself weighs 18 kg, so one or two people can reposition an empty deck as your layout changes.

It is a modular sort of product. Pratt designed the low profile deck so you can build out a containment area that suits your site rather than buying one fixed shape. If you want kerb-free loading there is an optional ramp (part 1089) that pairs with it. You can view the full listing on Done Right Safety for the current details.

Working out if it is the right size

Start with how many drums you actually stand in one spot. This deck holds two, so it suits a station with a pair of working drums rather than a bulk store. Check the weight too: the deck is rated for a uniformly distributed load of 1361 kg, so spread that across two full drums and confirm it comfortably covers what you plan to put on it. The footprint is 1321 mm wide by 657 mm deep, which is worth measuring against your floor space and any walkways or clearances before you commit.

The 83 litre sump is the figure to keep in mind for compliance. Containment rules generally expect the sump to hold a sensible portion of what is stored above it, so check that 83 litres meets your site's requirements for the drums and liquids involved. The listing does not state any particular standard or rating, so confirm what the deck is certified to, and what your local rules demand, on the product page or datasheet before you rely on it for hazardous goods.

Setting it up and loading drums

The low 146 mm height is the practical selling point. A taller pallet means lifting or tipping a full drum over a high lip, which is a manual handling risk. With this deck you can often roll or trolley a drum up far more easily, and if you want a smooth path on and off, the optional ramp (part 1089) is made to pair with it. Place the deck on level ground, leave room to access both drums, and if you are building a wider area you can lay decks out to create the containment system you need.

Inspection and keeping the sump clear

Containment only works if the sump is empty when a spill happens. Check it regularly and clear out any rainwater, dust or product that has collected, otherwise your usable capacity drops below the rated 83 litres. Look over the deck for cracks or damage, especially around the load points, and make sure drums are stood squarely so they are not at risk of toppling. Treat any captured liquid as you would the original product and dispose of it according to your site's waste procedures.

The Pratt options compared here are all genuine like-for-like spill containment products, so it is a fair same-type comparison. The real differences come down to capacity, load rating, height and how many drums each one holds.

Pick the low profile deck (1086) when your priority is easy loading and a compact two-drum station, and an 83 litre sump covers what your site requires. If you want a deeper sump under two drums, the Standard Spill Pallet 2 Drum (1011) gives you 249 litres, and the listing notes EPA and UFC containment regulations, which matters if your compliance is strict.

Step up to the Standard Spill Pallet 4 Drum (1235) when you simply need to stand more drums on one base. The Utility Spill Tray (1034) is a different scale of job: it is a small tray for catching drips from cans and pails, not a platform for full drums, so reach for it only when that is the task.

For a two-drum station where manual handling is a concern, the low profile design is the reason to choose this deck. Loading a full drum onto something 146 mm high is a lot kinder on backs than heaving it over a tall pallet lip, and the optional ramp (part 1089) makes that easier still. The 1361 kg load rating and compact 1321 by 657 mm footprint are sensible for a two-drum spot.

The trade-off is sump volume. At 83 litres the sump is smaller than the standard spill pallets in this range, so if your compliance leans on holding a large containment volume, weigh that up. It comes down to whether low-lift loading or maximum sump capacity matters more for your site.

What is confirmed on the listing: the dimensions, the 83 litre sump, the 1361 kg UDL, the two-drum capacity, the 18 kg weight and the optional ramp. What you should verify on the product page or datasheet: the construction material, chemical compatibility for your specific liquids, and any standard or rating the deck meets, since none is stated in the listing facts.