The Davit Portfolio
Offering 4 types of Davits in our portfolio, each engineered to support a wide range of applications and operational needs.

TDavit + Variations
A versatile access, lifting and safety solution, the T-Davit range supports personnel access, rescue operations, fall protection and material lifting across a wide range of applications.
- Up to 600kg material lifting and 300kg personnel lifting capacity.
- Supports up to 1 person when used for fall protection.
- Up to 2000mm reach

Porta Davit
A compact and highly versatile lifting, access and safety solution, the Porta-Davit supports goods lifting, personnel lifting, and fall protection from a single lightweight, portable system.
- Up to 1000kg material lifting and 300kg personnel lifting capacity.
- Supports up to 2 persons when used for fall protection.
- Up to 1200mm reach

Porta Davit Quantum
Designed for maximum versatility, the PDQ range delivers goods lifting, personnel lifting and fall protection in a compact, portable system that adapts to diverse site requirements.
- Up to 600kg material lifting and 300kg personnel lifting capacity.
- Supports 1 person when used for fall protection.
- Up to 1500mm reach

PortX Davits
Designed for industrial safety & confined space operations, the versatile PortX Davits enable controlled lifting and access across many applications, helping teams work safely & efficiently.
- Up to 300kg material lifting and 150kg personnel lifting capacity.
- Supports up to 2 users when used for fall protection.
- Up to 1082mm reach
Features & Capabilities
Engineered to be lightweight, portable and adaptable, our range of davits deliver reliable lifting performance across a range of applications.
Aluminium Construction
Every davit system is built using strong, flexible aluminium sections.
Lightweight Portability
All of our davit systems are designed with features to maximise portable lifting.
Specify & Configure
A wide choice of size variants for each system to meet your needs.
Certified To Perform
All of our davits are certified to a range of industry standards.
Application Versatility
Our davit range unlocks potential to solve challenges across lifting and safety applications.
360° Rotation Under Load
All of our davits are designed with either 65mm or 95mm kingpin for full 360° rotation under load.
Setup
Sockets & Bases
Ensure safe, flexible lifting with Reid’s sockets, pedestals, and portable bases, designed for both permanent anchor points and temporary, mobile setups.

Fixed Sockets
Providing a secure, bolted or cast‑in anchor point for our davits; fixed sockets are ideal where you have structural building points and want a reliable system for repeated lifting or fall protection work.
- 5 different types of fixed sockets available
- Suitable for use with our full davit range
- Available in Aluminium, Stainless Steel & Galvanised Steel

Portable Bases
Removing the need for fixed sockets when site conditions or access make permanent installation impractical. They also allow you to deploy davits in temporary, level, and uneven ground environments with minimal setup time.
- 7 different types of portable bases available
- Suitable for Reid 65mm kingpin davits up to 1200mm
- Choose from the Porta or PortX Base ranges

Portable Sockets
Engineered for trenching and shoring applications, portable sockets support a range of our davits for personnel safety and materials handling.
- Choose from the PortX Barrel Mount or PortX Saddle Mount
- Goods capacity up to 300kg and personnel capacity up to 150kg
- Designed for use in trenching and shoring

Test Davit
Portable aluminium proof-load testing system for validating lifting and fall-arrest anchor points, supporting statutory inspection, load verification, and compliance testing requirements.
- Max Testing Capacity of 9.6kN.m
- Compatible with all 65mm Reid sockets
- No test weights required, increasing working efficiency
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Case Studies
Over the Edge & Under Control
Find out how a TDavit & Portabase made it easy to deploy remotely operated vehicles from offshore oil & gas installations.
Applications
Compact, controlled, and confidently engineered for safe lifts.
A trusted tool across multiple industries for demanding lifting & safety tasks.
Choosing Your Davit
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