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Mini Cranes

Bigger is NOT always Better! Meet the spider crane.

A Knuckle crane lifting a spider crane over a fence to do a lift at an apartment complex
A Knuckle crane lifting a BG Lift mini crane over a fence to do a lift at an apartment complex where regular crane could not go.

Going where others cannot go

Most people think the bigger the crane, the better it is. After all, isn’t bigger, better? Why do people think this on a lot of lifts? It is because the crane cannot get close enough to do the lift. You need a larger crane to make it reach further. But what if you could get closer? What if you could put a mini crane somewhere other then the driveway or street?

Using a spider crane to lift a hot tub over a garage in a back laneway, because large crane could not be used on the street.
Using a SPYDERCRANE to lift a hot tub over a garage in a back laneway, because large crane could not be used on the city street.

How many homes in the city of Toronto have streets that are so tight and/or busy, a large cranes cannot be used on them? Those same homes might have a side or back laneway where a smaller crane could be used to lift something over a fence or garage. This is one good reason to always have a good relationship with your neighbour. You never know when you might need their help to get something into your yard.

Spider crane lifting a swim spa over a fence from a neighbours backyard.
BG Lift mini crane lifting a swim spa over a fence from a neighbours backyard because there was no way to lift it over the house with a regular crane due to large trees and power lines.

Fitting in very tight spaces

A spider knuckle crane lift a hot tub onto a 3rd floor balcony in Toronto
A mini knuckle crane lift a hot tub onto a 3rd floor balcony in Toronto. A regular crane could not back into this driveway, but a mini crane is much smaller and easily got into place make the crane lift.
Spider crane using a ramp to get in close to lift some building materials into a home renovation.
Mini crane using a driveway ramp to get in close enough to lift some building materials into a home for a major renovation.

Working in unusual spots

A spider crane lifting indoors a water feature in a building lobby.
A SPYDERCRANE lifting a water feature indoors in a large building lobby.
Spider crane lifting a swim spa onto a deck at a cottage in the Muskoka's.
Mini crane lifting a swim spa onto a deck at a cottage in the Muskoka’s.

In cottage country, large cranes have no ability to fit down a lot of roads and/or driveways. Let alone reach from the driveway to where you really need it. Now imagine a spider crane that can not only get to your cottage, but can also drive all over your property. To lift those heavy items into place for you.

Using a spider crane to lift a large china cabinet on to an apartment building balcony because it was too large to fit in the elevator.
Using a mini crane to lift a large china cabinet on to an apartment building balcony because it was too large to fit in the elevator. A regular crane was not an option due to the underground parking lot weight restrictions.

When you are craning something, there is only two things that really matter. Weight and Distance.

The heavier the item and the further you need to reach out, the bigger the crane required. Now imagine if you can shorten the distance. By placing the crane somewhere else. Less distance means a smaller the crane could be used. Just like you want the right tool for the job. You want the right crane for your lift. Talk to one of our crane specialists to see which crane might be right for your lift.

Call (416)900-0969 to speak with a crane specialist today.