A Adjustable
sling spacing
A Automatic
load equalizing
A BFM beam
forward design
A Hydraulic
powered
"swing" operator's
compartment
A Easy
maintenance
cat walk to engine
and winches
A Cable saving
sheaves
A Stainless steel
hydraulic tubing
A Steel belted
radial tires
, Pivot trunnion
A Diesel powered A Planetary gear
drives to all wheels
A Extra heavy-duty
slings with covers
A Optional A Optional A High strength, A Full
widths to 50' heights to 50' low alloy steel instrumentation in
super-structure operator's compartment
A MODERNIZE YOUR SHIPYARD... Increase Your Boat Handling Capability With
The All New 500 Ton Capacity Marine Travelift Straddle Hoist
Marine Travelift, Inc., the World Leader in the manufacture of Self-Propelled Straddle
Hoists, introduces the largest rubber tired boat hoist in the world.
The Model 500BFM will double or triple your shipyard productivity for handling
commercial boats such as tugs, barges, work boats, fishing boats, large pleasure boats or
any other type of vessel... also, sections and heavy yard lifts.
The 500BFM lifts 100 ton to 500 ton vessels in and out of the water in minutes instead
of hours or days as required with previous boat handling methods.
Handles boats to 200' with beams to 50' and allows greater flexibility over
drydocks or elevating platforms and gives you better yard utilization.
For complete information and specifications on the 500BFM or our complete line
of mobile boat hoists with capacities from 15 to 500 tons, contact Marine Travelift, Inc.,
49 E. Yew St., PO. Box 66, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 USA • 414-743-6202 • Telex: LIFTS
STGB 260056 • FAX: 414-743-1522.
"Over 2000 Units In Service Worldwide!"
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Model 500BFM at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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