Spider Crane Hire

Spider crane hire · Sydney + Central Coast

Spider crane hire that fits where nothing else does.

A spider crane is a compact, remote-controlled crane that sets up on four independently adjustable outrigger legs — spread out like a spider — to create a stable lifting base in tight or uneven spaces. Parramatta Cranes hires Maeda spider cranes with a ticketed operator across Sydney and the Central Coast, 24/7. Spider cranes solve the problem big cranes can’t: how do you lift safely when there’s no room to set up?

From 750 mm access
Up to 2.98 t · 12.5 m
Operator included · 24/7

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How a spider crane works

Independent outrigger legs

Four legs set at their own height and spread, creating a stable base on uneven or confined ground — slopes, driveways, even suspended slabs.

Tracked, compact body

Drives on rubber tracks through gaps from 750 mm, then packs down small for transport and storage.

Remote control

The operator stands clear of the load and works from the best sight line — better safety, better precision.

Where spider cranes excel

Narrow driveways, side passages and backyards with no crane standing room
Under powerlines and low structures where a full-size boom can’t swing
Indoors — fit-outs, atriums and internal steel or glass installs
On suspended slabs and upper levels (after floor-load checks)
Soft or landscaped ground, using low ground pressure and outrigger mats
Delicate glass and glazing lifts needing controlled, millimetre placement

Spider crane vs a standard mobile crane

A mobile or Franna crane needs open space to set up and travel. On a tight Sydney block that space usually doesn’t exist — which means road closures, permits and traffic control, or the job simply can’t be done. A spider crane sets up in the footprint you already have, with far less disruption.

Read the full comparison in spider crane vs big crane, and if you’re weighing up operated hire against bare-machine hire, see wet hire vs dry hire.

Our spider cranes

Maeda MC285C-3750 mm wide · 2.82 t

Maeda MC305C2.98 t · 12.5 m reach

For the technical detail and load charts, see crawler crane hire — and if you’re not sure which term fits your job, start with the mini crane hire hub.

Frequently asked questions

What makes a crane a “spider crane”?

Its four independently adjustable outrigger legs, which spread out and down like a spider to create a stable base even on uneven ground, slopes or a suspended slab. Each leg sets at its own height and angle, so the crane can stabilise in spots where a wheeled crane never could.

Can a spider crane work indoors and on suspended slabs?

Yes. Spider cranes are compact, have low ground pressure and can be driven inside buildings and set up on slabs (we check floor load ratings first). They’re a go-to for internal fit-outs, atriums and multi-level work.

Do I need a licence to have a spider crane on site?

The operator needs a current C2 high-risk work licence because a spider crane is a slewing mobile crane. We supply ticketed, insured operators (wet hire), so you don’t need your own. More on this in our wet vs dry hire guide.

Can a spider crane lift near powerlines or in a tight backyard?

Yes — that’s exactly what they’re built for. Their compact footprint and low profile let them work in narrow backyards, laneways and under overhead lines where a mobile crane can’t safely set up.

What’s the difference between a spider crane and a mobile crane?

A spider crane is compact and stabilises on outrigger legs in very tight spaces; a mobile or Franna crane needs far more room to set up and travel. For restricted Sydney sites the spider crane usually wins — see spider crane vs big crane.

Book a spider crane that fits your site. Tight access is our specialty — open 24/7 across Sydney and the Central Coast.

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