Product Description
The unpowered narrow-beam crane boat is built for tight-access locations where lifting or transportation is required. It’s the most lock-friendly vessel in our fleet. A centre-mounted 10 t/m crane with 360° reach provides reliable lifting power, even on narrow canals and confined river sections.
KEY FEATURES
50ft x 7ft (15m x 2.1m)
14t capacity
10t/m centre-mounted crane (360°)
Top-seat manual controls
Sealed tanks for liquids
Hydraulic stabilisers
Road transportable
Lock-friendly (with TRG tug)
INFORMATION SHEETS
At just 7ft wide, it fits snugly through a 70ft lock when paired with a TRG tug. Four stabiliser legs with wide foot plates anchor firmly to the bed, even on soft or uneven ground, creating a stable, secure platform. The crane is operated using top-seat manual controls, offering full visibility during lifting operations.
With a 14-tonne carry capacity and dual sealed internal tanks, this dredging and piling vessel can handle both liquids and solids, including dredgings, concrete, piles, stones, and equipment. Third-service pipework allows for attachments such as clamshells, post drivers, and piling hammers, making it as versatile as it is manoeuvrable.
While unpowered, it’s fully road transportable and quick to deploy. Paired with a TRG tug, it can access even the most remote canal or river sections, making it a smart choice for dredging, piling, or towpath resurfacing. It’s our go-to for any project demanding strength and precision in restricted areas.
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Additional Features
Third service pipework for attachments
Lock Compatibility
Fits through 70ft locks (with TRG tug)
Transport Method
Road transportable
Tanks
Sealed internal tanks for liquids or dredgings
Stabilisers
4 hydraulic legs with wide foot plates
Crane Controls
Manual top-seat operation
Crane Type
Centre-mounted 10t/m crane with 360° rotation
Carrying Capacity
14 tonnes
Beam
7ft (2.1m)
Length
50ft (15m)
LABEL
VALUE
Specifications
Frequently hired together
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
