This is dust collector #4 in my shop and the smallest one of them, the weight of a full bag is certainly not a problem, since I have a forklift. The problem is I don’t have the option (without a multitude of problems) to have a full bag. There is even a clear space on the barrel that has a “full” mark. The design was obviously meant to beable to have a full bag and I hope designed without the intent of bag and cage removal issues.
I understand the design would take alot to change. It would be nice if the company could recognize this and have a future plan and have a retro fit option for mine. As for the time being I took out the bag and when it’s full I’ll use the other collector to extract the dust out of the barrel.