Wilson Access · AFI Rentals Group

National spider lift and track mount hire, 15m to 40m.

I work through Wilson Access to supply the UK's most capable tracked MEWP fleet. Scotland to Southampton.

I pick up the phone. I examine your access route and ground conditions. If the machine you have in mind isn't right, I'll tell you straight before anything leaves the depot.

Call 07974 861939Sales & Lease Options
  • Supplying tracked spider platforms nationally through Wilson Access & AFI Rentals Group.
  • Pre-hire site visits and berthing assessments for non-standard sites.
  • Operated hire with specialist IPAF operators, or self-drive with comprehensive familiarisation.

Tell me about the job.

Working height, outreach, access constraints, and site postcode. I will check fleet availability and get a firm number back to you.

Goes directly to Matt Dean · Wilson Access Specialist

55

Spider lifts in fleet

15–40m

Working height range

<800mm

Transport widths from

National

UK depot coverage

The evidence behind the machine recommendation.

Access route dimensions, setup footprint, ground bearing pressure, and support on the day all matter before working height becomes useful.

Collage of truck-mounted access platforms working behind barriers between tall Deansgate buildings at night
Traffic management and two truck mounts were coordinated for the overnight window-cleaning work.Photo: Matt Dean

Job note · 23 Jul 2026

Planning two 51m truck mounts into Deansgate

Three visits and coordinated traffic management made an overnight city-centre job possible.

51m truck mountManchester city-centre traffic51m working height
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Every job has different constraints: there is no generic price for a spider lift.

Working height, outreach, site access width, ground loading limits, and surface protection all influence which machine is safe and legal for the job.

Pulling a generic number off a website list is how contractors end up with a machine that cannot physically reach the work area or cannot pass through the entrance gate.

Give me a call with your postcode and what you are trying to reach. I will specify the exact machine and provide a firm, transparent quote.

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Pricing Variables

  • Working height and horizontal outreach required.
  • Transport width (e.g., standard doorways vs double gate access).
  • Ground bearing pressure limits and spreader pad requirements.
  • Operated hire with specialist operator vs self-drive hire.
  • Job duration (daily, weekly, or multi-month contract hire).
  • Weekend or out-of-hours delivery and collection.

Need a spider lift for longer than 3 months?

Contract hire and operating leases often deliver substantial cost savings over ongoing spot hire, with full maintenance and LOLER testing included.

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A specialist on the other end of the line.

I provide national hire through Wilson Access and the wider AFI Rentals Group. Most hire desks know generic plant basics. I have specialised in spider lifts and tracked machinery since 2011.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to hire a spider lift?+

Every job is different, so I don't use a standard price sheet. Outreach, ground conditions, and site access all change which machine is right for the job. Contact me for a two-minute chat and I'll get a firm quote to you within hours.

What is a spider lift?+

A spider lift is a tracked MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) that walks on rubber crawlers and sets up on four outriggers. It is built for tight access and ground that a truck mount or scissor can't reach. Transport widths can go under 800mm, so they fit through standard doorways. Working heights range from about 13m up to 52m on the biggest machines.

Can a spider lift tip over?+

A properly set-up spider lift on a stable surface, with outriggers correctly deployed and spreader pads where the ground bearing demands it, is extremely stable. Tip-overs are almost always down to skipped outrigger checks, slopes outside the rated envelope, or moving the basket past the chassis limit. Familiarisation before the job and a sensible operator solve 99% of the risk.

What is the difference between a spider lift and a cherry picker?+

Cherry picker is the everyday term most people use for any boom lift. A spider lift is a specific type, tracked rather than wheeled, with outriggers instead of a heavy chassis. The advantage is weight, footprint, and the ability to reach places a van-mounted or truck-mounted boom physically cannot get to. They are slower to set up but reach jobs other kit can't.

Where do you cover?+

Nationally. Scotland to Southampton. Our fleet sits across UK depots within the AFI Rentals Group, so we can deploy machines to most sites within a working day.

Operated hire or self drive?+

Both. Operated hire means the machine arrives with a trained operator and you focus on the work. Self drive means we supply the machine and your IPAF-trained operator runs it. Familiarisation is included on every self drive.

Got an awkward access job?

Send me the site details. I will provide a firm quote through Wilson Access for the right machine, Scotland to Southampton.

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