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Works on steep slopes, uneven and unstable ground
5t, 6t, 7t, 8t, 9t, 10t, 11t, 12t, 13t, 14t, 15t
Forestry, rail, utilities, waterways, embankments and remote sites
Supplied nationwide across the UK
A spider excavator, also known as a walking excavator, is designed to work safely and productively in areas where standard excavators cannot operate.
With independently adjustable hydraulic legs, spider excavators can stabilise on steep slopes, rocky ground, riverbanks, marshland, woodland, unstable embankments and remote access sites.
These specialist machines are ideal for projects where access, stability and minimal ground disturbance are critical.
Operate safely on steep slopes, unstable ground and areas standard machines cannot reach.
Access more of the site and complete work faster with less manual intervention.
Reduces the need for temporary roads, cranes, manual labour and ground preparation.
Minimises ground disturbance on sensitive sites with less access work required.
Tree clearance, drainage and slope stabilisation.
Vegetation clearance, drainage and slope works.
Flood defence, bank reinforcement and watercourse maintenance.
Access to steep, unstable and hard-to-reach sites.
Cable, pipeline and remote infrastructure works.
Rock scaling, retaining works and landslide prevention.
Compact access where standard machines cannot operate.
Wetlands, protected habitats and ecological restoration.
| Manufacturer | Model | Approx Operating Weight | Engine Power | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menzi Muck | M540 | Approx 10–11T | Approx 140hp | Rail, forestry, mountains, infrastructure |
| Menzi Muck | M545X | Approx 12T | Approx 140hp | Embankments and difficult access works |
| Kaiser | S12 Allroad | Approx 10–12T | Approx 180hp | Riverbanks, flood defence and utilities |
| Euromach | R555H | Approx 9–10T | Approx 75hp | Forestry, slopes and remote access |
| Euromach | R755H | Approx 10–12T | Approx 100hp | Civil engineering and utilities |
| Euromach | R855 Bigfoot | Approx 12–14T | High power output | Infrastructure and environmental works |
Exact specifications vary depending on manufacturer, model and configuration. Speak to Prime Plant Hire and we’ll supply the right machine for your project.
Prime Plant Hire supplies a wide range of spider excavators and walking excavators from leading manufacturers, depending on availability and project requirements.
A spider excavator is a specialist all-terrain excavator designed for steep slopes, difficult terrain and inaccessible locations. It uses independently adjustable hydraulic legs to stabilise and move across uneven ground.
Spider excavators can work on steep slopes, rocky terrain, riverbanks, marshland, woodland, mountains, unstable embankments and soft ground.
You should hire a spider excavator when standard plant cannot safely access or operate on the site due to steep, uneven, unstable or restricted ground conditions.
Yes. Prime Plant Hire supplies spider excavator hire and rental nationwide across the UK.
Yes. Spider excavators are commonly used for riverbank works, flood defence projects, watercourse maintenance and soft ground environments.
Standard excavators often become unsafe or ineffective on steep slopes, unstable ground or difficult-access sites. Spider excavators provide better stability, access and manoeuvrability.
Yes. Spider excavators can reduce the need for temporary roads, crane lifting, excessive ground preparation and manual excavation, helping lower overall project costs.
Most hire companies focus on standard plant. Prime Plant Hire specialises in machines other hirers cannot supply locally.
Wherever your project is based in the UK, we supply and match the right spider excavator to the job, from compact 5 tonne machines to 15 tonne units for the toughest terrain.
Through our vetted national supplier network, we supply spider excavators from 5 to 15 tonnes to sites standard machines cannot reach, delivered anywhere in the UK.
We understand non-standard plant requirements and help match the machine to the job.
Tell us what you are working on and we'll match the right spider excavator to your project.
Prime Plant Hire supplies and delivers the right machine for your project quickly, safely and efficiently.
