↳ WILSON ACCESS · AFI RENTALS GROUP

National spider lift hire,
from 15m to 40m.

I work for Wilson Access to supply the UK's most capable spider lift fleet. Scotland to Southampton.

I pick up the phone. I read your job. If the standard machine isn't right, I'll tell you. That's the whole pitch.

  • Supplying spider lifts nationally through Wilson Access & AFI Rentals Group.
  • Site visits included for non-standard jobs.
  • Real machine recommendations, not a generic list.

↳ FAST QUOTE

Tell me about the job.

The more detail you give me, the faster I can come back with a real number.

↳ Goes straight to my inbox

55

Spider lifts in the fleet

15-40m

Working height range

<800mm

Transport widths from

UK.

National coverage

↳ HIRE PRICING

There is no one-size-fits-all solution for a spider lift.

That's why you won't find a standard price sheet here. Between working height, outreach, site access, and ground pressure, every job has its own set of variables.

Pulling a generic number off a list is how people end up with the wrong machine for the job. I don't do surprises on invoices.

Contact me for a quick chat about what you're trying to reach. I'll spec the right machine and get a firm quote over to you within hours.

↳ WHAT CHANGES THE PRICE

  • Working height and horizontal outreach required.
  • Transport width and site access constraints.
  • Ground pressure limits and surface protection needed.
  • Operated hire vs self-drive hire.
  • Job duration and site location.
  • Weekend or out-of-hours mobilisation.

↳ WHAT YOU GET

A specialist on the other end of the phone.

I provide national hire through Wilson Access and the wider AFI Rentals Group. Most hire desks know the basics. I know spider lifts specifically.

  • Machine selection based on working height, outreach, ground bearing, and access.
  • Site visits for jobs that need a proper berthing plan.
  • Familiarisation included on self drive hire.
  • IPAF-trained operators for operated hire.
  • LOLER paperwork in order. Spreader pads where the ground demands it.
  • Honest answers if a spider isn't the right machine for your job.

↳ FAQ

Common questions.

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

Every job is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for a spider lift, 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 unlock 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.

↳ READY WHEN YOU ARE

Got a job that needs a spider lift?

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

↳ mdean@afi-rentals.co.uk