13.11.2026

CMC's new spiders

Italian spider lift manufacturer CMC launched two all new articulated models for the North American market at the TCI Expo tree care show in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, yesterday.

The 21 metre fully insulated 68i Utility Pro for work near overhead power lines and the 22 metre 72HDX Arbor Pro is designed for tree care specialists and is a replacement for the 72HD.

The 68i Utility Pro

The 68i Utility Pro has 46kV of insulation with a fixed length single riser, topped by a two section telescopic boom and articulated jib. It also features a new patented automatic basket levelling system dubbed ‘SureLevel’. The device generates its own electrical power at the basket to drive the electro-hydraulic platform levelling system while fully maintaining its 46kV electrical insulation between the platform and the base machine.

Maximum outreach is 11.5 metres with 180kg in the basket. Automatic outrigger levelling allows the machine to set up on slopes of up to 38 degrees. The new machine has an overall stowed width of 889 mm, extending to 1.27 metres on site, while the overall stowed length with the basket in place is 7.6 metres, and an all-up weight is 4,180kg.

72HDX Arbor Pro

The 22 metre 72HDX Arbor Pro replaces the current 72HD, with its dual sigma-type riser and telescopic boom, while the new model uses a telescopic riser and boom, topped by a new jib with 177 degrees of articulation, 90 degrees below the horizontal boom to 87 degrees above, allowing the basket to elevate on the other side of an obstacle such as a tree limb.

Maximum working height is 21.8 metres, while the maximum outreach is just over 12 metres with the maximum 230kg in the basket. A ‘Smart Outreach Control’ system uses an angle sensor to automatically limit outreach when working in narrow areas.

The overall length is 6.34 metres, the overall stowed width is 889 mm, extending to 1.27 metres on site and total weight is 4,200kg.
Both new models will be available in North America in the spring.

CMC chief executive Stefano Di Santo said: “Safety on the jobsite is critically important for all workers, especially those working at height. Providing crews that work around power lines with the new 68i with SureLevel automatic basket levelling gives the operator a safe and stable platform to work from.”

Jeff Poggi, chief executive of CMC North America added:“The 72HDX brings an innovative new jib design that allows operators to manoeuvre the basket to precisely where they need to work, enabling them to be more confident and productive in their work. This focus on improving operator safety also enables crews to be more productive on the job."

The TCI Expo runs today and tomorrow