

Named after its extended side arms and tracks resembling a spider, the small spider crane is compact, flexible, and highly adaptable. It can easily pass through standard doorways and narrow spaces, and its tracks are designed to protect floors. It supports precise lifting and positioning, offering stable and safe operations. With various attachments, it can be used for indoor decoration, equipment installation, and other applications. It has low energy consumption and high utilization, significantly improving work efficiency. YG offers products with capacities of 3 tons, 5 tons, 8 tons and so on, equipped with a variety of accessories such as lifting baskets and glass suction cups, making it suitable for a wide range of scenarios.If you’re interested, please contact YG for more detailed information.
Parameters of YG Spider Crawler Crane
| Model | YG-3 | YG-5 | YG-8 | |
| Specification | 3t | 5t | 8t | |
| Maximum working radius | 8.83m×0.15t | 14m×0.5t | 16.5m | |
| Maximum above-ground head | 9.9m×0.7t | 16.8m | 18m | |
| Winch device | Hook Speed | 0-8m/min(4 rope) | 12m/min(4 rope) | 12m/min(4 rope) |
| Rope diameter | φ8mm×45m | Φ11mm×80m | Φ11mm×80m | |
| Telescopic system | Boom Type | 5-section boom, pentagonal structure | 5-section boom, pentagonal structure | 5-section boom, pentagonal structure |
| Boom Length/Time | 3.1m-9.2m/20sec | 12.3m/54sec | 12.3m/54sec | |
| Up and down | Boom Angle/Time | 0°~78°/13sec | 0°~78°/13sec | 0°~78°/13sec |
| Slew system | Slew Angle/Speed | 0-360°continuous/60sec | 0-360°continuous/38sec | 0-360°continuous/38sec |
| Traction system | Walking Way | Hydraulic motor drives | Hydraulic motor drives | Hydraulic motor drives |
| Walking Speed | 0~2.5km/h | 0~2.5km/h | 0~2.5km/h | |
| Grade Ability | (25°)36% | (25°)36% | (25°)36% | |
| Operating system | Operation type (Boom/outrigger) | Manual operation, manual walking(remote control option) | Manual operation, manual walking(remote control option) | Manual operation, manual walking(remote control option) |
| Operating characteristics | Manual operation, remote control | Manual operation, remote control | Manual operation, remote control | |
| Transport parameters | L*W*H(mm) | 2950*980*1560 | 5000*1500*1900 | 5000*1600*2180 |
| Total weight(kg) | 2700 | 6200 | 7200 | |

8 Key Advantages of Small Spider Cranes
- Stable Adaptability: The hydraulic outriggers can be independently adjusted, allowing the crane to automatically level on uneven ground such as slopes or cobblestones. This eliminates the need for preparing a flat site, saving time before work begins and adapting to various complex ground conditions.
- Ultra-Compact Body: It can easily pass through standard door frames, elevators, and narrow alleys, solving the problem of traditional cranes being unable to enter indoor or narrow areas. There’s no need to dismantle walls or block roads, reducing site adaptation costs and expanding the work coverage.
- Dual Power Mode: The crane can run on both electric and fuel power, handling all tasks with just one machine, without needing additional specialized equipment. The electric mode is zero-emission and low-noise, making it ideal for sensitive indoor environments such as malls and hospitals.
- Remote Control for Safety: With an added remote control feature, the crane offers an anti-interference design for precise control of lifting, rotation, and boom extension. Operators can stay away from dangerous areas, requiring only one person to complete the task, reducing labor costs and increasing safety.
- Zero Ground Damage: For example, the 3-ton spider crane weighs only 2700kg and has low ground pressure. With its non-marking rubber tracks, it doesn’t damage delicate surfaces, avoiding the need for ground reinforcement, saving site repair costs, and preventing delays due to illegal operations.
- High Deployment Efficiency: Unlike most spider cranes that take over 20 minutes to set up, this model only requires 5 minutes, with its outriggers automatically extending with a single button press.
- Multi-Purpose Use: With attachments like vacuum suction cups and lifting baskets, it can adapt to over 10 different work scenarios, such as glass lifting, steel beam hoisting, equipment handling, and stage construction, replacing multiple specialized machines, reducing equipment procurement costs, and improving equipment utilization.
- High Cost-Effectiveness: The self-lubricating hydraulic system reduces maintenance costs by 40% compared to similar products. With only one operator needed, labor costs are half of those required for traditional cranes, leading to a shorter investment return period.


4 Key Scenarios for Mobile Spider Crane
In addition to general uses in “construction and maintenance,” spider cranes are also effective in the following specialized scenarios:
- Indoor Exhibitions or Event: For tasks like lifting LED screens or stage trusses in concerts, museum exhibitions, or mall events, the electric mode offers low noise and doesn’t damage the floor, easily entering exhibition halls or theaters without the need to alter doors or windows. It efficiently completes equipment setup.
- Basement Project: In basements, tunnels, or underground parking lots with limited headroom and narrow spaces, conventional equipment can’t enter. The mini spider crane can reach deep underground, precisely lifting concrete blocks, pipes, or central air conditioning equipment, solving the “hard to access, hard to operate” problem in underground work.
- New Energy Project: In remote areas like desert solar power plants or mountain wind farms, with complex terrain and harsh road conditions, the small spider crane can easily navigate rough terrain and remain stable in windy environments while installing solar panels and wind power equipment, offering greater flexibility and adaptability compared to traditional all-terrain cranes.
- Emergency Rescue: After disasters like floods or earthquakes, when roads are blocked, and large cranes cannot reach, the small spider crane is lightweight, easy to load, and can be transported by small trucks. It can operate in flooded areas, quickly clear debris, and assist in rescue operations, saving valuable time.

4 Hidden Profits of YG Mini Spider Crane
- Time Profit: Traditional large equipment requires coordination for road access and assembly, which can take days. YG spider cranes, with their high mobility, can be deployed quickly, reducing the project timeline and enabling your team to move forward faster, essentially buying irreplaceable time.
- Space Profit: In narrow or confined spaces, the highest hidden cost is “creating working conditions,” like dismantling walls or reinforcing floors for heavy equipment. YG spider cranes, with their low ground pressure and compact design, can enter without needing structural modifications, saving on expensive reconstruction and repair costs.
- Risk Profit: For delicate or valuable surfaces like marble or historic stone, there is a high risk of damage, which could result in huge compensation costs. YG spider cranes, with their rubber tracks and precise remote control, minimize the risk of damage, offering predictable and lower equipment use costs, ensuring financial safety.
- Opportunity Profit: Having the ability to solve complex space lifting problems gives you a competitive edge. You can take on challenging projects that traditional cranes can’t handle, standing out in bids. This isn’t just about one-time profits; it’s an investment in your brand’s professionalism, bringing long-term value and customer loyalty.
If you’re interested, please contact YG for more product information!



