Product Description
The narrow beam crane pontoon is designed for piling, material lifting, and clamshell operations in canals or rivers where space is limited. It features a 1-tonne capacity crane with a 6.3 metre reach, mounted on a modular hull for easy transport and on-site assembly.
KEY FEATURES
26ft long with modular design
1t crane with 6.3m reach
Fits through narrow locks
Max load: 2.5t (with crane removed)
Hydraulic stabiliser legs
Hiab-delivered and canal-ready
INFORMATION SHEETS
A common problem when performing maintenance or restoration work on inland waterways is access. When there’s not enough land to accommodate a crane, lifting and moving materials becomes a major challenge. This vessel is the answer. It combines stable lifting capabilities with a compact footprint, going where no other pontoon can.
Hydraulic stabiliser legs extend up to 1.7 metres (with option 1 metre extensions) to provide a solid, stable working base – crucial when lifting heavy objects. Meanwhile, the modular structure, with sections weighing approximately 2 tonnes, can be rapidly mobilised via a Hiab lorry.
When crane use isn’t required, the unit can be removed to carry a mini digger (up to 2.5 tonnes), transforming the pontoon into a specialist plant transporter. The vessel’s side stability tanks can be rotated to the rear, allowing it to pass easily through narrow bridges and locks.
Whether working alone or as part of a larger fleet, this pontoon delivers reliable performance for light-to-medium duty projects in complex or restricted-access locations.
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The Rothen Group provide a high quality, work boat rental service supplying an array of large and small work boats for narrow beam & wide beam waterways.
“The Rothen Group’s knowledge has ensured that potential issues were highlighted early, meaning projects run smoothly and on programme. They have a large fleet of plant and operators too, which reassures that the work will be completed safely and with due care.”
Martin Dean
JN Bentley
“The Rothen Group have worked with us and supplied marine, piling and fencing plant for many years. The team have excellent working knowledge of the UK canal system.”
Jim Walton
CPC Civils
“The works were completed to a high standard of quality both ahead of programme and in a safe manner. All parties were really pleased with how smooth the construction phase went.”
Andrew Smith
Mott MacDonald Bentley
“Your crew worked seamlessly to deliver both the headwall and gabion basket lifts safely and efficiently. Their approach to safety, teamwork, and communication made a real difference and helped keep everything on track.”
Adam De'Ath
Canal & River Trust
"The professionalism, communication and quality of the works delivered by The Rothen Group has been exceptional! From the project initiation phase to delivering the hard work on the ground they have been an outstanding contractor to work with."
Charles Hughes
Canal & River Trust
