Portable Aluminum Davit Crane

Commander® AL

Mobility and Enhanced Versatility

The Commander® AL portable aluminum davit crane offers unprecedented portability and adaptability. With its lightweight design and quick-release hardware, this innovative crane can be easily disassembled and reassembled on site to lift up to 1,200 lbs.

Quick Facts

  • Load ratings up to 1,200 lbs (540 kg)
  • Quick-release hardware for easy disassembly and reassembly
  • All disassembled components weigh under 50 lbs
  • 85” maximum hook height
  • Rotates 360º
  • Durable powder-coated finish
  • Two-Year standard warranty

Series Models

  • 5AT1
  • 5AT2

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Commander AL — Model 5AT2 crane with M4312PB winch and 5ABP2 base.

Crane boom, mast and base fabricated from heavy duty welded constructed 6061 aluminum pipe and tubing that limits deflection and meets ASTM standards.

Boom extends to four positions with quick-release pin and adjusts angle with ratchet.

Thern davit cranes can be configured with a manual winch for short, infrequent lifts or a power winch for longer lifts or heavier loads. Choose from Thern’s spur or worm gear hand winches or power winches with 115/1/60V as well as pneumatic, hydraulic or DC Volt power operation.

Electrostatic powder coated crane and aluminum fasteners combine to resist corrosion in harsh environments. Additionally, an epoxy finish option is available for environments prone to corrosion, further enhancing its longevity in harsh conditions.

Quick-release hardware and pins allow for easy assembly and quick disassembly for transport or storage. No tools required.

For quickly attaching or removing wire rope equipped with a swaged ball fitting. Allows the operator to leave the wire rope attached to the load at all times and simply remove the rope from the winch and attach to the optional wire rope keeper or cable reel.

The sheave clevis pin is D-Shaped to prevent the clevis pin from rotating when under light loads.

A variety of Thern winches can be attached to the bracket. After a winch is attached, the bracket is easily mounted (without tools) to the crane via quick-connect pins.

A cap on top of the mast helps keep weather and debris out of the mast.

The new rotation handle position does not interfere with the operation of the boom angle adjustment screw jack.

Nylatron bearing allows smooth and easy 360° crane rotation under load.

Pedestal, flush and wall mount bases allow for a variety of mounting solutions and are easily installed to a variety of solid surfaces with anchor bolts or other fastening methods. Bases sold separately. Base cap included with lanyard keeps water and debris out of base when crane is removed.

Industry-leading two-year limited warranty on all our products. Learn more or register your products here.

Keeps cable taut when no load is attached. Attach to cable. Approx. ship weight: 10 lb (4.5 kg).

  • HB10-12-25 – Red Enamel Steel, 1/8 to 1/4 inch wire rope
  • HB10-25-38 – Red Enamel Steel, 1/4 to 3/8 inch wire rope
  • HB10S-12-25 – 304 Stainless Steel, 1/8 to 1/4 inch wire rope
  • HB10S-25-38 – 304 Stainless Steel, 1/4 to 3/8 inch wire rope
  • HB10S-44-50 – 304 Stainless Steel, 7/16 to 1/2 inch wire rope

Base extension is ideal for use with the flush or wall mount base options to maintain crane height for obstacle clearance or when additional 15″ height is required.

  • 5BE5-15
  • 5BE10-15
  • 5BE20-15S
  • Approx. ship weight: 33 lb (15 kg)

Available on 5PF5, 5PT5, 5PT10, 5PT20, 5AT1 and 5AT2 with powder-coat, galvanized, 304 & 316 stainless-steel, and epoxy finishes.

RW50 – Keeps wire rope neat and safe when not in use. 316 stainless steel reel winds up wire rope when detached from crane. Suitable for wire ropes up to 5/16 diameter, wire rope capacity will vary. Not designed to hold a load. Approx. ship weight: 12 lb (5.5 kg). Wire Rope Capacities

  • 3/16 inch wire rope, 140 ft
  • 1/4 inch wire rope, 75 ft
  • 5/16 inch wire rope, 50 ft

  • RK19-25S – 304 Stainless steel metal bracket attaches to base or other structure to hold free end of the wire rope when detached from crane. Not designed to hold a load. Approx. ship weight: 1 lb (0.45 kg).
  • RK19-25S316 – 316 Stainless-steel bracket holds free end of the wire rope when detached from the crane.

  • ED330-DW11 – 120 VAC, 11 amp, 330rpm drill-motor to power drive the hand winch. Only available for cranes configured with the M2 winch option. Includes 1-1/8” hex drive socket.
  • ED300-DW06 – Cordless drill kit, 60 V Brushless Motor, 300rpm drill-motor to power drive the M2 hand winch option. Includes 1-1/8” hex drive socket.
  • ED400-DW09 – Heavy Duty Cordless drill kit, 60 V Brushless Motor, 400rpm drill-motor to power drive the M2 hand winch option. Includes 1-1/8” hex drive socket.

Upon request, Thern can test your crane prior to shipping, up to 125% of rated load. Contact factory for pricing and availability prior to order.

Extend our standard 2-year warranty to 5 years. Contact factory for pricing and availability prior to order.

Available upon request at time of order. Contact factory for pricing and availability prior to order.

ATEX certifications available. Contact factory for pricing and availability prior to order. Explosion Proof Classification, special configurations for use in explosive settings available. Contact factory for pricing and availability prior to order.

AC electric available in other voltages. DC electric, hydraulic and pneumatic power winches available.

Thern can build the high quality controls you need to operate your equipment.

Add an emergency safety shut-off to ensure safe operation.

Customization is available for almost all Thern products and should always be performed by our engineers to assure the changes meet our stringent quality standards. Below are some of our more common customization requests. Only factory modifications are covered under warranty.

  • Longer Lift Distances Customized winch and crane configurations to accommodate longer lifts.
  • Custom Colors & Finishes Custom colors and finishes are available to match your unique application.
  • Extended Boom and Masts Thern can extend mast heights and boom lengths to fit your needs.
  • Relocate the Winch The winch can be relocated to fit confined spaces or height restrictions.
  • Special Bases Custom bases or mounting requirements can be manufactured to meet your unique situation.

Frequently Paired With

Custom Cranes & Winches

Electric Controls

Wire Rope Assemblies

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