We have now worked with 13 different companies to help them train their employees and obtain spider crane training and certification in Alberta and Saskatchewan on the safe use of the mini crawler crane as more brands enter the market here in Western Canada.
The most well known and popular brand is the Spider crane, but we are seeing others like HOEFLON cranes, Maeda and Jekko begin to make entry points and grow their market share over time.
Each type has it’s unique benefits and properties but the biggest advantage to all of them…relative small size, but powerful lift capabilities and the ability to maneuver in spaces other cranes simply can’t get into.
Operating these cranes using remote control primarily, and they do have controls on the base for movement and crane controls but the advantage to remote is full autonomy and visibility of the load being handled by these powerful little cranes.
Adding to the versatility of these already compact cranes is that you can add attachments to them such as:
- Jib
- Glass handler vacuum
- Searcher hook on Jib
- Pallet forks
- Hydraulic manipulator arm
- And more as the manufacturers come out with other solutions as shown HERE.
Learning to operate mini crawler cranes and obtain your certification is key to keeping your operating costs down and protect your employees and your equipment.
Another brand HEOFLON is in the market and known for their fully electric version of these cranes. The majority are either LPG (propane), diesel but only a few are fully electric. HOEFLON has some very unique products to offer their customers like the TC1 or tracked carrier unit that boasts some impressive carry load on the small unit.
We are glad and fortunate to be a part of the spider crane or mini crawler crane market in Alberta and do our part to ensure the operators understand and use these mighty cranes, safely.
For more information or to book a training at your location, contact us HERE