XSERIES mobile fall protection systems: road-towable mobile grabbers and portable davit anchors that deliver OSHA and ANSI Z359 compliant fall arrest on flat roofs, bridge decks, and trenching work without permanent anchors. Available to buy or rent nationwide across the U.S. and Canada. Call 949-954-6581 for pricing and availability.
What is a mobile fall protection system?
A mobile fall protection system is a self-contained, relocatable overhead anchor. Instead of drilling permanent anchors into a structure, a crew tows, rolls, or sets the unit in place and ties off to an anchor point directly above the work. Anchoring overhead is what makes these systems effective: it shortens the fall distance, cuts swing-fall hazard, and keeps required clearance manageable. Mobile systems earn their keep where no suitable structural anchor exists, including flat commercial roofs, bridge and highway decks, rail work, loading docks, laydown yards, and trenching.
XSERIES models: which unit fits your site
The XSERIES line splits into two families. Mobile grabbers are towable or rolling overhead-anchor carts that cover several workers at once. Davit systems are mast-and-base anchors built for single-user tie-off, retrieval, and confined space work.
Mobile grabbers (towable overhead anchors)
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X1000 / X1000E: road-towable, two workers, overhead anchor points from 17 to 22 ft. The X1000E adds an electric-hydraulic mast with remote operation.
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X1240: portable fall arrest and mobile anchor system for up to two workers rated 310 lb each.
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X1250: towable mobile grabber with overhead anchor points for up to three workers.
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X1260: portable anchor system for up to five users, each anchor rated 310 lb.
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X1270: road-towable, two users, adjustable overhead anchors up to 45 ft.
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X360: road-towable, two workers, 360-degree overhead anchorage up to 34 ft 6 in.
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X250: free-standing anchor for edge work, flat-roof overhead tie-off, plus confined space rescue and retrieval.
Davit systems (single-user mast anchors)
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X500: free-standing single-user system with a 360-degree rotating mast.
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X500A: the X500 with an adjustable-height telescoping mast.
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X525: mounts to a concrete pad for single-user fall arrest.
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X550: truck-counterweighted, single-user, fixed anchor up to 22 ft for loading and unloading.
Buy or rent?
Buy when a unit sees steady use across projects and you want it on hand. Rent when you need a specific model for a defined job, want to trial a unit before committing, or need to flex capacity for a short project. M Squared Safety does both, nationwide across the U.S. and Canada. Call 949-954-6581 and we will match the model to your site and timeline.
OSHA and ANSI compliance
Mobile fall protection provides active fall arrest under OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M and the ANSI/ASSP Z359 fall protection code. Anchorages for personal fall arrest must support at least 5,000 pounds per attached worker, or be designed by a qualified person to a safety factor of at least two, per 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15). OSHA also prohibits attaching a personal fall arrest system to a guardrail. Every XSERIES unit is engineered and tested to meet these requirements.
Where crews use mobile fall protection
- Flat commercial and industrial roofs
- Bridge, highway, and rail decks
- Truck and trailer loading and unloading
- Aircraft and heavy-equipment maintenance
- Laydown yards and staging areas
- Trenching and excavation edges
- Confined space entry, retrieval, and rescue
Industries we serve
Aviation and aircraft maintenance
Mobile grabbers give aircraft and helicopter crews an overhead anchor out on the ramp or in the hangar, where a fixed anchor rarely exists. Move the unit from plane to plane for maintenance, fueling, and blade inspection.
Military and government
Towable XSERIES units follow the work base to base for aircraft, vehicle, and facility maintenance. Available for purchase or rental for defense and government operations nationwide.
Rail and railcar
Overhead anchors and davit systems protect crews loading, sampling, transloading, and repairing tank, hopper, and spine cars where a permanent loading rack is not in place.
Oil, gas, and bulk-liquid loading
Tanker truck and railcar loading exposes workers to falls from the top of the load. Mobile and davit anchors provide compliant overhead tie-off at terminals and transload sites.
Industrial and manufacturing
Plant and machinery maintenance, mezzanine work, and overhead tasks in tight, shifting work zones fit the compact, no-install XSERIES units and Tie Down guardrails.
Warehouse and distribution
Trailer and dock loading and mezzanine edges call for davit anchors and guardrail systems that set up without drilling.
Marine, utilities, bridge, and infrastructure
Shipyards, power plants, substations, and bridge-deck maintenance all rely on mobile overhead anchors where structural tie-off points are scarce.
Mobile fall protection FAQ
What is a mobile fall protection system?
It is a relocatable, self-contained overhead anchor. The crew tows or sets the unit in place and ties off overhead, so no permanent anchor has to be installed in the structure.
When does OSHA require fall protection?
In construction, OSHA requires fall protection at 6 feet above a lower level, per 29 CFR 1926.501. A mobile system supplies the overhead anchor for personal fall arrest where no structural anchor is available.
Can I rent an XSERIES unit instead of buying it?
Yes. Every model is available for sale or rental nationwide across the U.S. and Canada. Call 949-954-6581 for availability.
Which XSERIES model do I need?
It depends on how many workers tie off at once, the reach and height you need, and whether you can tow a unit or need a free-standing or truck-mounted anchor. Mobile grabbers cover two to five workers with overhead reach from 17 to 45 ft; davit systems cover single-user tie-off and rescue.
How many workers can tie off at one time?
That varies by model, from single-user davit systems up to five users on the X1260, with each anchor point rated 310 lb.
Does mobile fall protection work on a flat roof without penetrating it?
Yes. The unit provides an overhead anchor point with no roof penetration, which protects the roof membrane and any warranty.
What is the difference between a mobile grabber and a davit system?
Mobile grabbers are towable or rolling overhead-anchor carts that serve several workers. Davit systems are mast-and-base anchors for single-user tie-off, material retrieval, and confined space work.
