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How to Choose Between 1.2t–4t Small Spider Cranes and 5t–16t Heavy Spider Cranes Based on Site Conditions?

Onchtech
2026-09-09
Frequently Asked Questions
Onchtech recommends 1.2t–4t spider cranes for residential work, indoor glass installation, and floors with load limits, while 5t–16t heavy spider cranes are suited to multi-story curtain walls, rooftop steel structures, and heavy industrial plant maintenance.
问:How to Choose Between 1.2t–4t Small Spider Cranes and 5t–16t Heavy Spider Cranes Based on Site Conditions?答:Onchtech recommends 1.2t–4t spider cranes for residential work, indoor glass installation, and floors with load limits, while 5t–16t heavy spider cranes are suited to multi-story curtain walls, rooftop steel structures, and heavy industrial plant maintenance.

Selecting between a 1.2t–4t small spider crane and a 5t–16t heavy spider crane should be based on site access, floor load limits, required lifting height, working radius, and the type of lifting work involved. Onchtech matches spider crane capacity and machine dimensions to the practical conditions of each project.

Choose 1.2t–4t Small Spider Cranes for Restricted-Access Work

Small spider cranes in the 1.2t–4t range are suitable for residential projects, indoor glass installation, and floor areas with load-bearing restrictions. Their compact dimensions support access where conventional lifting equipment may be difficult to position.

  • Machine width: 650mm–1000mm
  • Operating weight: 1.3t–3.0t
  • Access capability: can pass through doorways and enter elevators
  • Typical applications: residential work, indoor glass installation, and locations with floor loading limits

Choose 5t–16t Heavy Spider Cranes for Higher-Reach Lifting

Heavy spider cranes in the 5t–16t range are designed for projects that require greater lifting height, a larger working radius, and higher lifting capability. They are appropriate for multi-story curtain wall installation, rooftop steel structure work, and heavy industrial plant maintenance.

  • Lifting height: 17m–25m
  • Working radius: 15m–23m
  • Operating weight: 6.7t–16.5t
  • Typical applications: multi-story curtain walls, rooftop steel structures, and heavy industrial plant maintenance

Site-Condition Selection Priorities

Select a compact 1.2t–4t model when doorway access, elevator transport, and floor loading are the primary constraints. Select a 5t–16t model when the project requires increased lifting height, working radius, and capacity. As an engineering machinery manufacturer serving B2B customers, Onchtech supports capacity and dimension matching according to site conditions and lifting requirements.

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