Thern Portable Davit Cranes
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Thern Portable Davit Cranes
Lifting power that moves with you
Thern portable davit cranes replace or complement jib, gantry and overhead cranes in the places they can't reach: pump stations, wet wells, utility vaults, plant floors and truck beds. Install bases at multiple lift points and move one crane between them.
✔ Capacities from 500 to 2,000 lb
✔ Manual, electric, hydraulic or pneumatic operation
✔ 360° rotation
✔ Pedestal, flush, wall, roll and hitch-mount bases
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Portable Davit Cranes
Pick by capacity, reach and hook height.

Up to 850 lb
First Mate 5PF5
A lightweight, economical portable crane for simple lifts.

Up to 500 lb
Ensign 500 5PA5
A longer mast and boom for extra hook height over handrails and tall loads.

Up to 1,200 lb
Ensign 1000 5PA10
Increased vertical hook height with a shorter reach.

Up to 1,200 lb
Commander AL 5AT
Aluminum crane that breaks down into components under 50 lb, with an 85 in. maximum hook height.

Up to 650 lb
Commander 500 5PT5
Commander features in a lighter crane for smaller loads.

Up to 1,200 lb
Commander 1000 5PT10
The mid-range workhorse, with an adjustable boom.

Up to 2,000 lb
Commander 2000 5PT20
The largest fully portable model. Needs only a 6 in. concrete floor.

Up to 2,000 lb
Rescue-Rated Series
Commander-based cranes configured for rescue and retrieval of injured or disabled workers. Not rated for routine personnel lifting.
Bases & Winch Packages
Bases for each lift point and winch packages for powered lifting.
Pedestal, flush, wall, socket
Crane Bases
Install a base at each lift point and move one crane between them.
Mobile
Roll & Hitch-Mount Bases
Roll bases and hitch-mounted bases for moving a crane around a plant or mounting it on a truck.
For davit cranes
Electric Winch Packages
Electric winch kits that mount to Thern davit cranes for powered lifting.
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FAQ
Yes. Install a base at each pump station or wet well and move one crane between them.
It depends on the floor and location: pedestal, flush-mount, wall, roll or hitch-mount. Tell us the mounting surface and we will match the base to the crane.
They are configured for rescue and retrieval of injured or disabled workers, and are not rated for routine personnel lifting.
Yes. Thern offers electric winch packages for its davit cranes, and portable winches can be mounted on most models.
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