VEVOR Confined Space Tripod Kit — 1800 lb Winch, 397 lb Rated, Harness Included (HXRT-07)

VEVOR Confined Space Tripod Kit overview

The VEVOR Confined Space Tripod Kit (model HXRT-07) packages the essentials for vertical confined-space access into a single deployable bundle: an aluminum tripod with adjustable legs, an 1800 lb winch on 98 ft of anti-rotation steel cable, a 350 lb-rated full-body harness, a separate fall arrester, protection chains with reflective strips, and a storage bag. Setting it over a manhole, well, tank, or sewer gives a crew a controlled way to lower a worker, hold position, and retrieve them. The included harness is the differentiator — many kits leave you to source one separately. If you're building the wider system, see our best fall-protection kits and best safety harness guides.

The ratings deserve a careful read. The 1800 lb figure is the winch's towing/line-pull capacity for raising and lowering — not a count of people. The winch lists a maximum personal lifting load of 397 lb (180 kg), while the bundled harness is rated 350 lb; the effective ceiling is the lower of those, so plan around 350 lb. And the winch is not the fall-arrest device — a separate self-retracting lifeline is the component that locks to stop a fall, while the winch handles controlled travel and rescue retrieval. Because vertical entry also demands atmospheric monitoring, most crews pair the tripod with a 4-gas confined-space meter and think through the 4-gas vs single-gas choice first.

Where the kit fits

It's designed for vertical, top-opening spaces — wells, lift stations, sewers, storage tanks, and pipelines — where a worker enters and is retrieved from above. The bundled harness makes it appealing to smaller crews and municipalities that want a near-complete package rather than assembling parts. Where it is not the right choice is horizontal-entry spaces a tripod can't straddle, or as a stand-alone answer: it still needs atmospheric monitoring from the gas-detector lineup, a compatible self-retracting lifeline strategy, and a practiced rescue plan. If you'd rather build your own harness-and-connector setup, compare the full-body harness range and the broader fall-protection catalog, or tie into existing structure with a rated anchor point.

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Specifications

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Frequently asked questions

What comes in the VEVOR confined space tripod kit?

The kit includes the aluminum tripod, an 1800 lb-capacity winch with 98 ft of steel cable, a 350 lb-rated full-body safety harness, a separate fall arrester (self-retracting lifeline) rated to about 32.8 ft (10 m), protection chains with reflective strips, a storage bag, and a user manual. Unlike bare tripods, the harness is included.

Does the 1800 lb rating mean it can lift 1800 lb of people?

No. The 1800 lb figure is the winch's towing/line-pull capacity for raising and lowering, not a personnel figure. The kit's rated personal lifting load is 397 lb (180 kg), and the included harness is rated 350 lb — so the lower number governs. Lift only one person at a time within those limits.

What is the rated person capacity?

The winch lists a maximum personal lifting load of 397 lb (180 kg), while the bundled full-body harness is rated 350 lb. In practice the effective limit is the lower of the component ratings, so plan around the 350 lb harness rating and confirm the labels on your unit before use.

What harness is included, and what is it rated for?

A full-body safety harness rated to 350 lb is included in the kit. Inspect it before use, confirm it has the correct attachment points (a dorsal D-ring for fall arrest, and shoulder points for retrieval), and make sure it fits the worker properly.

Is the fall arrester separate from the winch?

Yes. The winch is the controlled raise-and-lower hoist; the fall arrester is a separate self-locking lifeline that engages only to stop a fall. Both attach to the worker's harness, each performing a distinct safety job during entry and retrieval.

What cable does the kit use?

An anti-rotation, aviation-grade steel cable roughly 5 mm in diameter and about 98 ft (30 m) long. Inspect it for kinks, fraying, or corrosion before every use and retire the cable if you find damage.

How big is the setup and how heavy is it?

The adjustable aluminum legs span roughly 4.4 to 7.05 ft of working height and fold for transport, and the kit weighs about 66 lb. That makes it portable for a two-person crew while still stable over an opening on uneven ground.

Is the VEVOR kit OSHA or ANSI compliant for confined space work?

VEVOR markets it for confined-space entry and rescue with rated loads and an included harness, but you are responsible for verifying that your specific unit's ratings and labeling satisfy your program — for example ANSI Z359 for the components and OSHA 1910.146 for permit-required spaces. A competent person should inspect and approve it before use.

What confined spaces is it designed for?

Vertical, top-opening spaces such as wells, sewers, underground pipelines, storage tanks, and tunnels, where a worker is lowered and retrieved through the opening above. It is not for horizontal-entry spaces where the tripod cannot be set over the access point.

Do I need a gas detector with the tripod kit?

Yes. Atmospheric testing is mandatory for permit-required confined-space entry. The tripod handles access and retrieval only; monitor the air with a calibrated multi-gas detector and ventilate before and during entry.

Can I perform a rescue with just this kit?

Owning the hardware is not the same as being rescue-ready. You need a written, practiced rescue plan and trained personnel. The winch supports non-entry retrieval, but a rescue that requires someone to enter demands trained rescuers with the right protective equipment.

How do I inspect and maintain the kit?

Before each use, check the legs, head, winch, cable, harness, and fall arrester for damage, corrosion, or malfunction, and remove anything questionable from service. Follow VEVOR's maintenance guidance and any periodic competent-person inspection your program requires.

Can more than one person use it at a time?

No. It is rated for a single person per lift. Never attach or hoist more than one worker at once, and never exceed the rated personal load or the harness rating, whichever is lower.

Reviewed by Steven Eaton, WC Safety. Specifications reflect VEVOR's published listing (model HXRT-07) and can vary by production run; confirm all load ratings, harness rating, labeling, and standards compliance for your specific unit, and follow your written confined-space program before use.