Spider Lift Hire Brisbane

Spider Lift Hire in Brisbane

Need spider lift hire in Brisbane for a site a truck can't get into? Performance Tower Hire has the Palazzani XTJ43 for hire. It’s a 43m tracked spider lift that walks through a side gate and sets up where trucks can't.

Spider Lift hire Brisbane

Tight access, soft ground, hectic slopes. You get a lot of that in Brisbane, and our spider lift handles it all. From tree work to facade jobs, high interiors and construction work across Brisbane and SEQ, get in touch today. 

With wet hire and a licensed operator on every job and 24/7 availability, we've got your access covered.

Get in touch for a free spider lift hire quote.

43M SPIDER LIFT

43 metres of working height and 18 metres of outreach, with tracks that retract to 1.35 metres.

WET HIRE ONLY

Every spider lift hire comes with one of our licensed, experienced operators. You focus on the job and we handle the machine.

AVAILABLE 24/7

Our spider lift is available across Brisbane and SEQ, any day of the year. When your job can't wait, call us.

Our Spider Lift for Hire

Spider lifts are elevated work platforms named for their spider-like stabilising outriggers. They run on tracked crawlers instead of a truck chassis, allowing them to access sites a truck-mounted EWP can't reach.

Our Palazzani XTJ43 (fleet unit PTH431) is Italian-built and has been a popular addition to our EWP hire Brisbane fleet. Here are some of the standout features:

- 43m working height, 18m maximum radius. That’s serious reach for a compact machine, with tree canopies, telco work, and high rooflines all within range.

- 330kg basket capacity. Room for three crew and their tools, which covers most trade jobs.

- 660° turntable rotation with no tailswing. The boom turns without the tail sweeping out behind it, which works well in tight indoor spaces.

- 38% slope capability. The XTJ43 handles slopes that would need more ground prep for a truck-mounted EWP.

- Tracks that retract to 1.35m. It squeezes through narrow access, then spreads out again for stability.

- Four independent outriggers. Each one moves separately, so the machine can set up on slopes or around obstacles.

- Low ground pressure. The tracks spread the weight over a large area, leaving sensitive flooring intact.

- Basket-to-ground intercom. Crew in the basket and on the ground stay in clear contact, no shouting or hand signals required.

Our Spider Lift Available in Brisbane

Our spider lift for hire, plus two EWP trucks if you'd prefer.

PTH431

43m working height
330kg platform capacity

PTH541

54m working height
600kg platform capacity

PTH301

30m working height
400kg platform capacity

Who our Spider Lift Hire is for

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Our spider lift is often the answer on jobs where access, ground or height rules out a truck. Across Brisbane and South East Queensland, it's hired by:

  • Arborists working on residential trees with narrow side access and gardens.
  • Painters and facade restorers on heritage buildings where the ground has to be protected.
  • Electrical and telco contractors working in tight industrial spaces.
  • Facility managers and event crews needing internal height access.
  • Construction and fitout crews on sloped sites with tricky access.
  • Window cleaning and building maintenance teams.

If you’re not sure whether a truck will fit on your work site, the spider lift could be the answer. Get in touch and we'll talk it through.

Spider Lift or Truck-Mounted EWP?

A spider lift isn't always the right call. If you've got clear road access, solid ground and a truck can get in close, a truck-mounted EWP is usually quicker to set up.

A spider lift is the right call when your job looks like this:

- Narrow access a truck won't fit through, like a laneway, side gate or small garden.
- Weight-sensitive surfaces such as pavers, turf or heritage floors.
- Sites with underground services or voids.
- Steep slopes and uneven terrain.
- Multiple obstacles the outriggers need to work around, like a stand of trees.

Not sure which one suits? Give us a buzz and we'll work through it with you. We're based in Geebung in North Brisbane and deliver the spider lift across Brisbane and SEQ.

Why Hire Your Spider Lift Off Us?

The right hire partner makes all the difference on a tricky access job. Performance Tower Hire specialises in elevated access, and our crew knows what it takes to get a machine into a tight site and working safely. Here are a few reasons customers book our spider lift time after time.

43m of Tracked Reach

Truck-level height from a machine that tracks through a side gate. With 43 metres of working height and 18 metres of outreach, the XTJ43 reaches canopies, rooflines and facades from tight sites.

Spider Lift and Truck-Mounted Options

We run truck-mounted EWPs from 16m to 54m as well as the spider lift, so we'll recommend whichever machine suits the site best.

Established and Experienced

We've been operating since 2015. Our experience and industry knowledge show in every hire. Expect clear communication, fair pricing and the right kind of advice.

Skilled Spider Lift Operators

Our operators are M31A qualified and know the XTJ43 inside out, from tracking it through a gate to setting the outriggers on a slope. Approved spotter services are available too.

Brisbane-Based Service

Based in Geebung in North Brisbane, we provide spider lift hire across Brisbane and South East Queensland.

24/7 Availability

Some jobs need to happen outside business hours, like shopping centre or warehouse work. Contact our team to discuss after-hours bookings and urgent requirements.

Help Choosing the Right Equipment

Not sure whether you need a spider lift or a truck? Tell us about the site, the height and the access, and we'll help you work it out before you book.

Available 24/7

At Performance Tower Hire, our machines are available all year round. You can hire our spider lift (or any of our other equipment) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We'll be there with the machine when you need it.

Call: 1300 784 473

Safety and Compliance on Every Hire

Every machine that leaves our yard is serviced, inspected and compliance-ready. That's how we've operated since 2015 and it's non-negotiable. Safe spider lift work is at the core of everything we do at Performance Tower Hire.

Under Queensland's Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, operating a boom-type EWP with a boom of 11 metres or more is high-risk work and needs a WP class High Risk Work Licence. The XTJ43 is well past that, which is why it's wet hire only. Our licensed operator runs the machine, completes the pre-start checks and sets up in line with the manufacturer's requirements and AS 2550.

Spider lifts bring their own site considerations: ground bearing, slope, underground services and overhead obstacles. Tell us about them when you book and we'll plan the setup before we arrive.

Our Wet Hire Option - Operator Included

Our spider lift is only availabe for wet hire, coming with one of our fully licensed operators for the whole project. They'll arrive with the machine, track it into position, set it up and handle the controls safely and efficiently while your crew gets on with the work.

No worrying about licences, refresher training or getting familiar with a new machine. Just tell us about the site when you book and we'll lock in your wet hire. Please note our spider lift isn't available for dry hire. If you need a machine without an operator, our truck-mounted EWPs up to 20m are available for dry hire.

Spider Lift FAQs

A spider lift is a tracked elevated work platform with four stabilising outriggers. It's built for sites with tight access, soft or sensitive ground, or slopes that a truck-mounted EWP can't handle.

Our Palazzani XTJ43 has 43 metres of working height and an 18 metre maximum radius.

Spider lift hire costs depend on the hire duration, location, site access and setup requirements. Send us the details of the job and we'll give you a free, no-obligation quote

No. Our spider lift is wet hire only and always comes with one of our licensed operators. Dry hire is available on our truck-mounted EWPs with up to 20m working height.

The XTJ43's tracks retract to 1.35 metres, so it gets through many side gates and laneways. Send us the narrowest point on the access route and we'll confirm before you book.

The tracks spread the machine's weight over a large area, keeping ground pressure low and protecting most surfaces. Let us know about any sensitive surfaces when you book so we can plan the setup.

In Queensland, operating a boom-type EWP with a boom length of 11 metres or more requires a WP high-risk work licence. Because our spider lift is wet hire only, our licensed operator takes care of that.

Yes. The XTJ43 handles slopes of up to 38%, and its four independent outriggers let it level up on uneven ground.

Performance Tower Hire is available 24/7 for spider lift hire enquiries. Contact our team to confirm machine and operator availability for urgent or after-hours work.

Get a free quote on spider lift hire

Let's get your spider lift booked in. This is a popular machine at Performance Tower Hire, so get in touch as soon as you know your project dates.

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