Spider Cranes For Hire
Compact, precision tracked spider cranes for internal, confined and uneven sites. Our Maeda MC285C-3 delivers impressive lifting power and reach from a tiny footprint — ideal for glazing, plantroom, basement and tight‑access lifts — available for hire with certified operators across Cumbria, Lancashire, Southern Scotland and North West Yorkshire.
Why choose our cranes
- Compact and versatile slim profile fits through narrow entrances and tight indoor spaces.
- Strong lifting capacity suitable for glazing, steel erection, and mechanical installations.
- Ground and outrigger setup multi-position outriggers with torque limiter for stable lifting even on uneven surfaces.
Typical applications
- Internal lifts and fit‑outs where conventional cranes cannot access.
- Glazing, cladding and façade works requiring precise placement in tight zones.
- Plantroom and basement lifts where low headroom and narrow access apply.
- Tree work and landscaping where tracked mobility and small footprint are needed.
Our Cranes

Maeda MC285C-3 Spider Crane
A tracked spider crane is a compact, high-capacity mini crane designed for tight, indoor, and restricted-access sites — it lifts up to 2.82 tonnes and fits through doorways as narrow as 750 mm
Key specifications
Model: Maeda MC285C-3
Rated capacity: 2.82 t x 1.4 m
Max lifting height: 8.7 m
Max working radius: 8.2 m
Transport width: 750 mm
Specifications are indicative and may vary by machine and optional equipment.




