Unlocking access to steep, unstable and remote environments.
What is a spider excavator?
A spider excavator (sometimes called a walking excavator), is a highly adaptable machine designed for extreme terrain and difficult access conditions.
Unlike standard excavators, spider excavators use independently adjustable legs instead of fixed tracks, allowing them to stabilise on uneven ground, climb steep slopes, and operate in environments that would otherwise be unsafe or inaccessible.
This unique design makes them ideal for projects where precision, access, and minimal ground disturbance are critical.
Why use spider excavators?
Spider excavators are built specifically for extreme terrain and sensitive environments.
Their adaptable legs allow the machine to stabilise on uneven ground, steep slopes, and waterways where conventional excavators cannot safely operate.
This means projects can often proceed without cutting large access tracks or flattening benches, saving time, cost, and environmental disturbance.
Applications
Operate safely on extreme gradients where tracked machines lose stability. Ideal for erosion control, slope stabilisation, and difficult-access earthworks.
Ideal for powerlines, pipelines, and telecom projects in hard-to-reach corridors where access is limited.
Work directly in and around waterways with precision. Perfect for clearing, drainage, and reinforcing riverbanks.
Maintain stability on loose, shifting terrain. Perfect for post-slip clean-up and recovery work.
Access remote or heavily wooded sites without the need for extensive track building, reducing environmental impact and setup time.
Maintain stability on loose, shifting terrain. Perfect for post-slip clean-up and recovery work.