Malta X550 Truck-Counterweighted Overhead Anchor: 22 ft Reach for a Single Worker
The Malta Dynamics X550 is a truck-mounted, counterweighted overhead anchor that gives a single worker a 22 ft overhead tie-off point with 7 ft 6 in of reach for loading, unloading, and securing on flatbeds and trucks. The counterweighted base holds the anchor in place without drilling or attachment to the vehicle structure, so a driver or loader is protected overhead while working on top of the load.
One worker, a 22 ft overhead anchor with 7 ft 6 in of reach, held by a counterweighted base on the truck.
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Base unit, truck-mounted counterweighted overhead anchor, 22 ft reach, single worker. FOB Malta, OH.
Adds bi-directional winching so an attendant can raise or lower a worker to a safe level, satisfying the OSHA confined space rescue and retrieval requirement. Includes a 3-Way Recovery SRL.
A certified instructor trains your crew on setup, deployment, tie-off, and inspection at your site. Flat rate anywhere in the continental US, instructor travel included.
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Who Needs the X550
The X550 is built for single-worker overhead tie-off on top of trucks and flatbeds during loading, unloading, tarping, and securing, where a fixed or free-standing anchor is not practical. The counterweighted base sets the overhead anchor in place on the vehicle with no drilling or structural attachment, keeping the tie-off point above the worker as the load is handled.
Watch: Malta X550 Overhead AnchorSee how a Malta XSeries overhead anchor positions a single tie-off point above a worker on top of a truck or flatbed load.
Features
Truck-mounted counterweight
A counterweighted base sets the overhead anchor on the vehicle with no drilling or structural attachment.
22 ft overhead height
Keeps the tie-off point high above a worker standing on top of the load.
7 ft 6 in reach
Positions the anchor out over the load bed for loading, unloading, and securing.
Single worker rated
One overhead anchor point rated to 310 lbs, including tools and equipment.
No vehicle modification
Protects a worker on the truck without drilling into or modifying the vehicle.
USA-made and tested
Built in a USA-based ISO 9001 certified facility and tested to meet and exceed OSHA anchorage requirements.
Position the counterweighted base on the truck in accordance with the instruction manual and confirm it is stable and secure before any worker ties off. Complete a daily visual inspection of the base, mast, and anchor point, and pair the X550 with a compatible self-retracting lifeline; SRLs are not included with the unit.
Typical Applications
Flatbed loading and unloading
Overhead tie-off for a worker on top of a flatbed load during loading and unloading.
Tarping and securing
Protect a driver tarping or strapping a load from above.
Truck and trailer service
A counterweighted overhead anchor for work on top of trucks and trailers.
Distribution and freight yards
Mobile overhead anchorage that travels with the truck between stops.
Technical Specifications
| Product | Malta Dynamics XSeries X550 Truck-Counterweighted Overhead Anchor |
|---|---|
| SKU | X550 |
| Maximum working height | 22 ft (6.71 m) |
| Reach | 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) |
| Width | 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m) |
| Maximum anchor point capacity | 310 lbs |
| Maximum allowable users | 1 |
| Unit weight | Approximately 2,271 lbs (counterweighted base) |
| Mounting | Truck-mounted, counterweighted, no drilling or structural attachment |
| Self-retracting lifeline | Not included; pair with a compatible SRL |
| Compliance | OSHA fall arrest anchorage; tested in accordance with the ISO 17025 protocol; Declaration of Conformity MDL1PO351 |
| Origin | Made in the USA, ISO 9001 certified facility |
| Warranty | 1 year limited plus 5 year structural warranty (Malta Dynamics) |
Tested and Compliant Anchorage
The X550 is documented to meet OSHA fall-arrest anchorage requirements, supported by a Malta Dynamics Declaration of Conformity (MDL1PO351), with testing performed in accordance with the ISO 17025 protocol. Each unit is manufactured in a USA-based ISO 9001-certified facility. Download the spec sheet, declaration of conformity, instruction manual, and annual inspection form below, and keep the inspection form on file as part of your documented fleet maintenance program.
Product Documents and Submittals
X550 Spec Sheet (PDF)Dimensions, height, reach, capacity, and weight ratings.X550 Declaration of Conformity (PDF)OSHA compliance and ISO 17025 testing statement.XSeries Instruction Manual (PDF)Setup, deployment, and safe use.XSeries Annual Inspection Form (PDF)Documented inspection record for fleet maintenance.XSeries Brochure (PDF)Full XSeries mobile grabber lineup and add-on options.Frequently Asked Questions
Compare the Malta X-Series Mobile Grabbers
The X550 is the truck-counterweighted, single-worker overhead anchor. For a floor-mounted, free-standing, or towable unit, compare the rest of the Malta XSeries line.
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