Spider Excavators
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Model Comparison
| Model | Operative weight | Engine model | Engine type | Engine size | Max power | Potential difference | Max arm extension | Total pumps flow | Penetration force | Break off force |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500M | 1900 Kg (2100 Kg with cabin) | Kubota D1105-EF07 stage V | Diesel four strokes water cooled | 1123 (cc) | 17,6 KW (24 Cv) ca. | 12 V | 4600 mm (15′ 1″) |
1 single pump + 1 secondary pump (fixed flow): 18,8 x 2 + 9,6 = 48 l/min | 10,7 KN | 17,4 KN |
| R25 | 2wd (Iso 6016) 2300 Kg | Kubota 1305 B | Water cooled 4 stroke turbo diesel | 1305 cm³ | 18,5 kW (25 Cv) ca. 2600 rpm | 12 v | 4680 mm | – | 13 KN | 20 KN |
| R555H | 7000 Kg | Kubota 3307 Stage V with antiparticulate filter | Water cooled 4 strokes turbo diesel | 3331 (cc) | 55.4 kW (75.3 Cv) | 12 v | from 7080 mm (version A) to 7280 mm (version B) | 260 lit/min | 47 KN | 67 KN |
| R755H | 10.000 Kg | Kubota 3800 Stage V 85 Kw (115 Hp) |
Water cooled 4 strokes turbo diesel, Intercooler | 3769 (cc) | 115 Cv (85 KW) | 12 V | from 7740 mm (Version A) to 8020 mm (Version B) | 290 lit/min | 65 KN | 84 KN |
| R855 | Big Foot: 10.000 Kg Forester: 11.500 Kg |
Kubota Stage V 3800 85 Kw (115 Hp) |
Water cooled 4 strokes turbo diesel, Intercooler | 3769 (cc) | Stage III > 100 Hp (74 KW) Stage V > 115 Hp (85 KW) |
12 V | 7500 mm | 420 lit/min | 52 KN | 75 KN |
| R955 | from 10300 Kg (2WD Version A) to 11300 Kg (4WD version C) | Kubota 3800 Stage V 85 Kw (115 Hp) |
Water cooled 4 strokes turbo diesel, Intercooler | 3769 (cc) | 115 Cv (85 KW) | 12 V | 3 different versions (A,B,C): from 7750 mm (A) to 8170 mm (D) | 130 + 130 + 130 + 30 + 20 = 440 l/min | 65 KN | 110 KN |
| R1055 | from 10300 Kg (2WD Version A) to 11300 Kg (4WD version C) |
Deutz |
Water cooled 4 strokes turbo diesel, Intercooler | 3769 (cc) | 105KW (142 Hp) | 12 V | 3 different versions (A,B,C): from 7750 mm (A) to 8170 mm (D) | 130 + 130 + 130 + 30 + 20 = 440 l/min | 65 KN | 110 KN |
| R1255 |
from 12.000 Kg to 12.800 Kg 12000Kg t0 13500 Kg (Forester) |
John Deere Stage V | Diesel four strokes water cooled turbo variable geometric turbine | 4500 cc | 127 kW (173 Cv) | 24 V | from 8270 mm (Version A) to 8860 mm (Version B) | 470 lit/min | 73 KN | 118 KN |
| R145 | 16000 Kg (Big Foot); 17500 Kg (Forester) | John Deere Stage V | Diesel four strokes water cooled | 6800 (cc) | 198 kW (266 HP) | 24 V | 8930 mm | 508 lit/min | 83 KN | 133 KN |
Our Spider Story
In 1989 one of the first mini walking /spider excavators (a Menzi Jolly) was purchased by F.H Plant Services, to complement their growing mini excavator fleet. Prior to this there were a few towable diggers available with stabilisers / outriggers, (Smalley / Powerfab), but nothing with quite the same terrain capability.
This was complemented by a Menzi Jolly 1300 a year later, which had the benefit of a 1ft / 300mm telescopic dipper – a great help when climbing!
In 1991 a Menzi 5000T2 was trialled, (only the second of its type in the UK -the first having being bought by a contractor for a specific civil engineering project in N.Wales); but like the smaller models the 5000 had basic levers /linkage operating the valve block, so while a very capable 6T machine, not the most “user friendly”….. It was, however, supplied with a Powertilt TT8.5 tilting coupler and an OSMA flail / mulching head……the rest is another history…(the start of our venture into the world of attachments..)
You can just make out the Powertilt on the end of the dipper arm
6/5/1991: Note the OSMA HD1000 flail head, and also the control levers!
In 1993 the first 5t class Menzi / Euromach 4000 model was introduced, – the first to have servo-controls on the arm-rests for the main functions, but still with separate levers for the chassis functions! Following the closure of the UK dealer, and shortly afterwards the original Menzi company; Euromach srl were approached directly for spares and support. An agreement was reached to sell the machines and the relationship that started then continues to this day.
“An agreement was reached to sell the machines and the relationship that started then continues to this day.”
A local civils job, hop over the barrier – no problem
Extensive work with the Forestry Commission Technical Development Branch throughout the UK established the use of Spider excavators and working practices for ground preparation for replanting on steep, clear-felled sites.
A specialist contracting company was born in the late 90s, (Mountain Masters) which further established the use in forestry for vegetation control and the construction of mountain bike trails. Slowly, civil engineering contractors started to hire the machines on steep or difficult access terrain where the viability and cost-effectiveness was soon proven.
Fort Augustus District – high above Loch Ness
The first mobile (2wd) machines were purchased, 7.5T Euromach 6500Ms which now incorporated joysticks with button controls for the chassis functions as well as drive to the rear wheels, both features were game-changers!
Euromach 6500M on Creosor Hydro-Electric pipeline installation work 1999
Euromach 8500M working on M4 embankment, nr London
The machines were further deployed on civil engineering projects such as road & rail embankment work throughout the country.
As well as offering the machines for sale in the UK, (The 4000 was sold to a contractor in Scotland) other sales included British contractors abroad, notably in Gibraltar and Spain.
Operator training on site, Gibraltar Water Catchment project, November 2000
Operator training near Malaga, Spain, a tough job but someone had to do it…(2005)