Spider Cranes.

Compact crane solutions for lifting in restricted access areas, indoor spaces and sites where larger cranes cannot easily operate. MIMICO supplies spider cranes from UNIC and BG Lift, with options for glazing, construction, infrastructure, plant installation and specialist lifting work across New Zealand.

Compact lifting where access is limited.

Spider Cranes

Spider cranes are designed for lifting work in tight or difficult-to-access areas. Their compact footprint, stabiliser setup and lifting capability make them well suited to jobs where space is limited but controlled lifting is still required.

MIMICO supplies spider cranes from UNIC and BG Lift, covering a range of compact crane options for construction, glazing, steel installation, infrastructure, utilities, plant rooms and specialist handling applications.

From equipment selection through to parts, servicing and technical support, MIMICO provides a full crane supply solution for customers across New Zealand.

The full spide crane Line-up.

finance that works for your business.

Talk to MIMICO about finance options for spider cranes, including solutions that can support new equipment purchases, fleet upgrades and specialist lifting requirements.

Spider Crane Key Features

Built for compact lifting.

Works where space
is limited

Spider cranes are designed for restricted access lifting, making them suitable for indoor work, narrow entrances, courtyards, rooftops and sites where larger cranes cannot easily be positioned.

Controlled lifting
on site

Outrigger and stabiliser systems help provide a secure lifting platform, supporting safe and controlled lifting across a range of compact work areas.

Practical height
and radius

Spider cranes provide useful lifting height and working radius from a small machine footprint, helping crews complete lifting tasks in areas with limited setup space.

Used across many
industries

Common applications include glazing, steel installation, mechanical plant handling, infrastructure work, utilities, maintenance, construction and specialist lifting.

Options for
different sites

Depending on the model, spider cranes may be available with diesel, electric or hybrid-style power options to suit indoor, urban or site-specific requirements.

Easy to move
between jobs

Compact dimensions and manageable machine weights make spider cranes practical to transport between sites, helping contractors support a range of lifting jobs with one machine type.

Spider cranes for New Zealand lifting applications.

Spider cranes are a practical option for lifting work where access, ground space or site layout limits the use of larger cranes. Their compact design allows them to be used in areas such as commercial buildings, factories, courtyards, urban sites, plant rooms and other confined work zones.

MIMICO supplies UNIC spider cranes and BG Lift crawler cranes for a range of lifting and handling applications across New Zealand. These machines are used by contractors, glaziers, steel installers, infrastructure crews, maintenance teams and specialist lifting businesses that need compact crane capability with reliable support.

With equipment supply, parts, servicing and technical advice available through MIMICO, customers can source spider cranes and long-term after-sales support from one team.

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Frequently Asked Questions.

A spider crane is a compact crane designed for lifting in restricted access areas. It uses stabilisers or outriggers to create a stable lifting platform while keeping the machine footprint small.

Spider cranes are commonly used for glazing, steel installation, indoor lifting, plant room work, infrastructure projects, maintenance, construction and specialist lifting jobs where access is limited.

Yes. Some spider crane models are suitable for indoor lifting, depending on the power type, machine weight, floor loading, ventilation and site requirements.

MIMICO supplies spider cranes and compact crane solutions from UNIC and BG Lift.

A spider crane is usually a compact crane with outriggers or stabilisers for lifting in confined spaces. A crawler crane uses tracked undercarriage movement and may be suited to different terrain, lifting and access requirements depending on the model.

Yes. MIMICO can help match a spider crane to the required lift capacity, working radius, access limits, site conditions and transport requirements.

Yes. MIMICO provides parts and service support for supported crane equipment through its wider New Zealand network.

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