You have a job on the 10th floor of a building – installing heavy glass panels or air conditioning units. A normal truck crane cannot get upstairs. A man-lift cannot carry the load. How do you lift several tons safely, indoors, without breaking the floor?
You need a 5 ton spider crane. It is a mini crawler crane that fits through standard doorways and rides in passenger elevators. The tracks spread weight so you can work on wood floors or roof decks without damage. The telescopic boom reaches 16.8 meters high and 14 meters out. You can lift 5 tons close in or half a ton at full radius. YG’s 5 ton crawler crane is powered by a diesel engine (Yunnei 490, EPA-compliant), with optional electric drive for indoor zero emissions.
YG 5 Ton Spider Crane – Complete Technical Parameters
| Specification | Value |
| Max lifting capacity | 5 t (close range) |
| Max working radius | 14 m × 0.5 t |
| Max lifting height (above ground) | 16.8 m |
| Hoist speed (4 ropes) | 12 m/min |
| Wire rope | Φ11 mm × 80 m |
| Boom type | 5-section, U-shaped |
| Boom length range | 4.7 m – 16.5 m |
| Boom extension time | 12.3 m / 54 sec |
| Boom angle range / time | 0-78° / 13 sec |
| Slewing (rotation) | 360° continuous / 38 sec |
| Outrigger type | Manual swing + hydraulic extension + auto level (two-stage legs) |
| Max outrigger spread (L/R, F/B) | Left/right: 7800 mm; Front/back: 3600 mm |
| Travel drive | Hydraulic motor |
| Travel speed | 0 – 2.5 km/h |
| Gradeability | 25° (36%) |
| Engine | Yunnei 490 (China Stage II) |
| Start method | Electric start |
| Operating temperature range | -5°C to 40°C |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Battery | 12V 45Ah |
| Control system | Manual (boom/outriggers) + manual travel (remote optional) |
| Overall dimensions (L×W×H) | 5000 × 1500 × 1900 mm |
| Self weight | 6200 kg |
| Track size (L×W) | 2600 × 400 mm |
| Optional | Torque limiter |
Why Do You Need A 5 Ton Crawler Crane?
- Traditional cranes cannot enter indoor or rooftop sites – They are too big, too heavy, or cannot climb stairs.
- Indoor lifting is impossible with manual labor – Risk of injury, slow, and inaccurate.
- Floor damage is a real concern – Wheeled equipment dents wood or tile. Tracks spread weight.
- Construction deadlines are tight – Waiting for a full‑size crane costs time and money.
A 5 ton spider crane solves all of this:
| Problem | Solution with Spider Crane |
| Can’t fit through door | Compact 1.5m width; can be disassembled for elevator transport |
| Heavy load on light floor | Rubber tracks – low ground pressure (no damage) |
| Need to work on a roof | Light enough to be lifted by building crane or disassembled |
| High precision required | Remote control option, smooth hydraulic movements |
Where Does A 5 Ton Crawler Crane Work?
1. Indoor building renovation – Lifting HVAC units, generators, escalator parts, or large stone slabs inside shopping malls, office buildings, or factories. The crane can be moved through corridors and set up on each floor.
2. Curtain wall (glass) installation – High‑rise buildings. The crane sits on the roof or on a service floor. It reaches over the edge to place glass panels with precision. The 5‑section boom allows fine positioning.
3. Factory equipment maintenance – Chemical plants, power stations, or automotive assembly lines where a forklift cannot reach. The narrow track width fits between machines.
4. Roofing and solar panel installation – Lifting materials onto flat or sloped roofs. The outriggers can be configured for uneven ground.
5. Bridge and infrastructure repair – Working on confined bridge decks or piers. The crawler tracks provide stability on steel or concrete surfaces.
6. Historical building restoration – When heavy equipment is prohibited, the spider crane‘s low impact is approved.
How Does A 5 Ton Spider Crane Work?
A spider crane has five main systems:
- Crawler undercarriage – Rubber tracks driven by hydraulic motors. Speed up to 2.5 km/h. The tracks have a wide footprint (400mm width) to reduce ground pressure.
- Hydraulic outriggers – Four legs that swing out manually, then extend hydraulically. They auto‑level the crane on uneven ground. Max spread is 7.8m side‑to‑side and 3.6m front‑back. This provides a very stable base.
- Telescopic boom – Five sections of U‑shaped high‑strength steel. Extends from 4.7m to 16.5m using a hydraulic cylinder inside. The boom can go from 0° to 78° in 13 seconds.
- Slewing unit – Allows the boom to rotate continuously 360°. Speed is about 9.5° per second (360°/38 sec).
- Hoist/winch – Lifts the load using four lines of wire rope (Φ11mm, 80m long) at 12 m/min. The hook has an overload safety device (optional torque limiter).
The crane is controlled by manual levers (standard) or an optional wireless remote. The remote allows the operator to stand at the load point, not just next to the crane – much safer for precision placement.
Key Advantages Of A 5 Ton Spider Crane Over Other Lifting Methods
- Ultra‑compact size – 5m long, 1.5m wide, 1.9m tall. Can travel through a standard doorway and be disassembled into smaller pieces for elevator transport.
- Low ground pressure – Rubber crawler tracks distribute weight. Safe on finished floors, wood decks, and roofs.
- Multi‑ton lifting in tight spaces – 5 tons capacity is massive for such a small crane. Only a 10‑ton truck crane could match, but it would never fit indoors.
- Long reach – 16.8m vertical and 14m horizontal. You can lift from the roof over the edge, or from the ground over obstacles.
- Stabilization – The outriggers can be set on uneven terrain and auto‑level. Many other mini cranes lack this feature.
- Power options – Diesel for outdoor power; electric drive option for indoor, zero-emission use.
- Easy transport – Can be loaded onto a pickup truck or shipped in a 20GP container.
Why The YG 5 Ton Spider Crane Is A Smart Investment?
A 5 ton crawler crane is not a compromise – it is the right tool for jobs where big cranes cannot go. YG’s model offers 5 ton lifting capacity, 16.8m height, 14m radius, and a 5‑section telescopic boom. The 1.5m wide body, rubber tracks, and auto‑leveling outriggers let you work on finished floors, roofs, and tight construction sites. You can disassemble it to get into elevators or drive it through wide doors. An optional electric drive makes it indoor‑friendly. With a remote control, you operate from the load point – safer and more precise.
YG Machinery has exported spider cranes to the USA, Russia, Argentina, Canada, Poland, the UAE, and many other countries. They offer competitive pricing, customization (electric, fly jib, man basket), and professional packaging (wooden crate or container). The 5 ton model ships in a 20GP container.
Contact YG directly with your typical lifting height, maximum load, and access constraints. They will recommend the right configuration – diesel or electric, manual or remote, with or without fly jib. Stop using brute force or oversized equipment. Get the crane that fits your space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulations vary by country. For a spider crane under 5 tons, many places do not require a license, but proper training is essential. The crane has safety systems (overload, limit switches, emergency stop). YG provides operation training.
Yes. Ask YG for the electric 5 ton option.
The crane drives itself onto a low‑bed trailer. Or you can load it with a forklift. For overseas shipping, it fits in a 20GP container.