Height, outreach, and tight-access capability make CMC’s S23 a strong fit for arbor work. Monitor Lifts’ Chad Firth explains why it’s a good option when choosing a spider lift.
“One of the characteristics that draws arborists choosing a spider lift to the S23 is that it’s one of the highest-reaching lifts you can tow on a 4500kg GVM trailer,” said Firth, National Sales Manager at Monitor Lifts.
Monitor specialises in supplying access, lifting, and tree-care equipment. With five brands of spider lift under Monitor’s care – including CMC – Firth’s unlikely to play favourites. But even so, he has a clear view of what makes the CMC S23 such a practical option for Australian tree-care workers.
“It’s ideal for arborists thanks to its compact dimensions,” he said. “When you start thinking about tight access, you can get the S23 down to 850mm wide, and the double-articulated boom means it has excellent up-and-over reach. There’s about nine metres of clearance when the bottom boom is fully extended.”
Firth went on to explain that with the nine metres of clearance, the operator in the basket is at around 11 metres up and able to take advantage of a full 12.4 metres of horizontal outreach.
“That’s unrestricted outreach with 200kg in the basket,” he pointed out.
Tight fit
The compact overall size of the S23 is another point in its favour. It’s not only the 850mm width that works on restricted-access sites, as Firth pointed out.
“Being under two metres tall means you can get through almost any domestic gateway,” he said. “We’ve even seen them make their way under garage doors to access trees in backyards.”
Once the S23’s in place, the technology and build come to the fore, as Firth explained.
“There are several leg positions on the CMC,” he said. “It can be set up in the ‘narrow’ or ‘wide’ leg positions. There’s a lot of outrigger travel if it’s needed, and it runs a radio-controlled remote, so the operator can drive and position the machine from a distance. It’s an advantage when the S23 needs to be sited in a tight spot. The operator can walk around the machine ensuring exact placement while keeping an eye on obstacles or structures.
“The CMC can also be driven from the basket and is renowned for its fast set up. It has auto-levelling outriggers. It only takes the push of a button and the work can start in no time.”
Not forgetting
While the specific traits of the S23 show it to be suited to arbor work, there’s still the basic consideration of whether the machine itself is a sound investment.
“The build quality on the S23 is excellent,” said Firth. “The Italians are producing quality machinery, even down to the Kubota diesel. It’s an engine well-known for its longevity and reliability, and the spider lift itself is built with quality steel that’s both light and durable.”
CMC S23 spider lift features
* Double pantograph platform with articulated arms and jib
* Light, geometric platform
* Well-balanced weight, strength, and working height
* The most compact platform with the longest outreach in its class
* Equipped with the Self Control System by CMC for automatic stabilisation, manoeuvring speed, automatic closure of the aerial part, and collision prevention
* Can be transported on a 4500kg GVM trailer
* Radio remote control or wire control
* Can perform simultaneous manoeuvres
* Smooth and precise track movement
* Maximum working height of 23 metres and a maximum outreach of 12.4 metres
For more on the CMC S23, visit monitor.net.au.
