{"id":31785,"date":"2026-03-23T10:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/?p=31785"},"modified":"2026-03-20T14:57:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T13:57:01","slug":"spider-lifts-for-pruning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/en\/news-en\/press-media-en\/spider-lifts-for-pruning\/","title":{"rendered":"Aerial platforms for pruning and gardening: why spider lifts are the right choice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-31772 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RA31-TREE-CARE-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Spider Lifts for pruning and gardening RA31\" width=\"319\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RA31-TREE-CARE-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RA31-TREE-CARE.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the arrival of spring, tree care and green maintenance activities enter their busiest period. Pruning, tree work, thinning and maintenance operations in parks and gardens increase significantly, often in environments where limited space, uneven ground and natural obstacles make every task more challenging. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>In these scenarios, <strong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">tracked aerial platforms, <\/strong>more commonly known as &#8216;<strong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">spider lifts<\/strong>&#8216;, <span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">represent the most effective solution for professionals working in green maintenance. Their technical design clearly sets them apart from traditional platforms: tracks ensure traction and stability on rough terrain, articulated booms provide full freedom of movement, and variable stabilisation systems allow the machine to level itself even on steep or uneven surfaces. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The result is a machine that can operate in places where a truck-mounted or wheeled platform would struggle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Stability and outreach: key elements in tree care<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When working on tall trees, height is only part of the challenge. Maintaining control on soft or sloped terrain, positioning the machine accurately in relation to the canopy and accessing it from the side are equally critical factors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spider lifts address these needs through a combination of technical features working together.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Rubber tracks<\/strong> distribute the load over a larger contact area than wheels, reducing pressure on the ground: a critical factor when working on grass, shallow roots or uncompacted ground;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Systems with independent, adjustable stabilizers<\/strong> allow the machine to be leveled even on steep slopes, keeping the main boom vertical and ensuring the safety of the basket at height;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Reach<\/strong> completes the picture: the more manageable it is, the fewer repositioning maneuvers are needed to cover the entire canopy, which improves efficiency and safety. On large trees, this ability to work at greater reaches can make a significant difference in the time required for the job. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b><br \/>\nEasy Lift RA24, RA26 and RA31: spider lifts for pruning and green maintenance<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">Within the Easy Lift range, the RA24, RA26 and RA31 models are particularly well suited for arboriculture applications, each designed to meet different operational needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-31777 alignleft\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\" src=\"https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/trackedplatformRA26_8-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Spider lift for arboricolture RA26\" width=\"338\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/trackedplatformRA26_8-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/trackedplatformRA26_8-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/trackedplatformRA26_8.jpg 1075w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>RA24<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u2019<a href=\"https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/en\/products\/tracked-aerial-platforms\/medium-spiders-from-19-to-25-meters\/ra24\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RA2<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/en\/products\/tracked-aerial-platforms\/medium-spiders-from-19-to-25-meters\/ra24\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4<\/a> is the ideal choice when precision and continuity are essential. Its 12-metre outreach with no load restrictions, combined with the double pantograph system, allows operators to follow the canopy while maintaining a constant distance, reducing repositioning time.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RA26<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/en\/products\/tracked-aerial-platforms\/big-spiders-over-26-meters\/ra26\/\">RA26<\/a> offers greater working range, with a working height of 26 metres and up to 14.5 metres of outreach. Its articulated jib and ability to work below ground level make it especially effective when dealing with obstacles or complex working angles.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RA31<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/en\/products\/tracked-aerial-platforms\/big-spiders-over-26-meters\/ra31\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RA31<\/a> is designed for more demanding operations. With over 30 metres of working height, flexible stabilisation configurations and high base stability, it ensures precise operation even on large and complex tree structures. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b><br \/>\nEasy Lift at key tree care events<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interest in these applications continues to grow internationally, as confirmed by the spring event calendar in the United States, as already mentioned <a href=\"https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/en\/news-en\/events\/upequip-on-the-road-upcoming-events-in-the-united-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in this article<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>At the end of March, Easy Lift dealer UPequip will be exhibiting at <b>Arbor Expo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (March 26\u201327, Springfield, Massachusetts), one of the leading events for tree care professionals in the U.S. Models on display will include the RA24, RA26 and RA31. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>In April, the programme continues with <b>ArborFest<\/b> (April 9\u201311, Asheville, North Carolina), where visitors will have the opportunity to see Easy Lift spider lifts up close and explore their applications in real tree care operations.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13116 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/RA26-carousel-3-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Spider lift for pruning RA26\" width=\"354\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/RA26-carousel-3-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/RA26-carousel-3-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/RA26-carousel-3-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/RA26-carousel-3-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/easy-lift.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/RA26-carousel-3.jpeg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Choosing the right aerial platform for arboriculture is not a detail<\/strong>. It directly impacts efficiency, safety and the ability to operate in challenging environments.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Easy Lift spider lifts are designed with this in mind<\/strong>: compact when space is limited, stable when it matters most, and equipped with the outreach and flexibility required for green maintenance operations. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the arrival of spring, tree care and green maintenance activities enter their busiest period. Pruning, tree work, thinning and maintenance operations in parks and gardens increase significantly, often in environments where limited space, uneven ground and natural obstacles make every task more challenging. 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