Bautri Rescue Alternative – Rescue Tripod System Comparison
Which rescue tripod is right for you?
Anyone looking for a rescue tripod for shaft and pit rescue faces a fundamental question: a certified complete system to EN 795 B and CEN/TS 16415 – or an off-the-shelf industrial tripod? This page shows what really matters when selecting a system for DGUV 112-199 compliant operations.
System comparison: Bautri Rescue vs. standard industrial tripod
Standard industrial tripods on the market are frequently designed for load classes to EN 795 (single person, breaking load 12 kN ≈ 1.2 t) and do not meet the extended requirements of CEN/TS 16415 for the simultaneous securing of multiple persons. The Bautri Rescue was specifically developed for multi-person operations and for DGUV 112-199 compliant rescue use.
| Feature | Bautri Rescue | Standard industrial tripod |
|---|---|---|
| Max. height | 4.00 m (highly variable) | Usually limited to approx. 2.10 m |
| Load lifting (Machinery Directive) | 3,300 kg (3.3 t / 33 kN) | Often only 500 kg (WLL; breaking load approx. 12 kN) |
| Person securing | 3 persons simultaneously (CEN/TS 16415) | Usually only 1 person (EN 795) |
| Guying | Self-stable No chains or straps required | Floor chains often mandatory |
| Basis | Adapter for EN 1065 props (existing shoring props usable) | Proprietary fixed system |
| Certification | DEKRA • EN 795 B CEN/TS 16415 Machinery Directive | Varies; often EN 795 only |
| Setup time | Approx. 5 min | 10–30 minutes |
| Price | from €749.95 | From approx. €1,500 |
| Delivery time | 7–10 working days | 4–8 weeks |
| Procurement law | ✓ Purchase on account (UVgO / VOL for public clients) | ✗ usually not possible |
Why the Bautri Rescue is the superior choice
The Bautri Rescue combines all requirements of DGUV Rule 112-199 (rescue from heights and depths) in one compact, immediately deployable system – and solves three critical problems of off-the-shelf industrial tripods:
- No floor guying required: Standard industrial tripods must be guyed with chains or straps between the foot points. These chains lie on the floor and are an increased tripping hazard at the deployment site – particularly critical in hectic rescue scenarios. The Bautri Rescue is self-stable: no guying, no tripping risk.
- Multi-person certification to CEN/TS 16415: Standard systems with EN 795 are designed for one person only (breaking load approx. 12 kN). The Bautri Rescue secures up to 3 persons simultaneously (33 kN) – decisive for simultaneous rescue in pit accidents.
- Compatibility with shoring props (EN 1065): The system uses standard construction and formwork props as legs – existing on-site infrastructure is used directly, no proprietary fixed system required.
- DGUV 112-199 compliant: As the only system in this class, the Bautri Rescue meets the requirements for redundant securing through the integrated secondary anchor point.