Spotlight Cranes
Mini Cranes
SPYDERCRANE
Some of the newest SPYDERCRANE mini cranes are wheeled pick and carry models, including the PC094 and PC295. Also recently introduced is the SPYDERCRANE URW1006 with a 22,300-pound capacity and 104-foot reach. Additionally, a new compact battery powered mini crane is now available from the company. It has a 7,121-pound capacity and 57-foot reach that is only 30-inches wide in travel mode.
Market Outlook
The mini crane market continues to grow as people find new ways to utilize these machines, noted Vacek.“ The real driver is that they are economical to operate,” he said.“ And most mini cranes are battery powered making them emissions free and nearly silent, which are requirements in some areas and applications.”
“ The popularity of the mini-crawler crane has been slow over the years, but it is evolving,” Schalk said.“ Every day, we learn about new applications and special needs from different industries that would like to use mini cranes.”
The market for Maeda mini cranes, especially battery-powered and telescopic boom crawler models, is gaining traction among many contractors because they are cost effective problem solvers, noted Carpenter.“ Mini cranes are increasingly seen as a valuable and necessary tool because of their safety and ease of use.”
Gnazzo sees the mini crane market growing significantly over the next three to five years as more businesses realize the advantages of having cranes that can fit into compact areas and reach over 100 feet.
“ Companies can greatly improve safety and increase productivity on jobsites when using mini cranes,” Gnazzo added.“ And given the ever-growing labor shortage nationwide, more and more companies will realize the benefits of having hoisting on their jobsites that can help maximize productivity on site.”
Top Right: The latest model from Jekko is the SPX 328 mini crane for the rental market.
Bottom Right: George Schalk at Smiley Lifting Solutions said SPYDERCRANE mini crawlers play a crucial role in delicate operations because of their adaptability in diverse and challenging environments.
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