Spider Excavators

THE UK’S EXCLUSIVE EUROMACH DEALER

Over 30 Years of Experience

As the UKs and  North America’s only authorised dealer of Euromach we can provide the World’s biggest range of spider excavators. Established in the UK with over 30 years experience we are experts in this specialist field.

Euromach 1500M

1500M

The smallest and lightest machine available, its compact dimensions and narrowest width of one metre enable access to the most confined workplaces

Euromach R25

R25

An evolution from the 1500M the R25 retains the same minimum width but has a new engine and uprated hydraulics for extra performance.

Euromach R555H

R555H

The R555H has the greatest steep terrain capability owing to its relatively low weight, powerful 75 hp engine, and strong chassis with high range of leg articulation.

Euromach R755H

R755H

The ergonomic upper structure design gives the operator a great 360-degree view from the cabin.

Euromach R855 Bigfoot

R855 Bigfoot

An innovative machine combining the upper structure and stage V engine from the R755H/R955, with powerful hydraulics derived from the R955 and a chassis based on the R55

Euromach R955

R955

Powerful machines with huge lifting power and the capability to operate large attachments for virtually any tasks in any terrain.

Euromach R1055

R1055

The latest innovative machine based on a complete re-interpretation of earlier models and more technological improvements.

Euromach R1255

R1255

With the addition of the mighty 172 horsepower John Deere engine this large machine maintains the high power to weight ratio achieved in the rest of the range.

Euromach R145

R145

When 172 hp is not quite enough……try 266 hp from the world’s most powerful and largest spider excavator, the R1455 Bigfoot Forester!

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
Stage V

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..)

Menzi Spider Excavator UK

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)

  • In 2003 the specialist contracting was taken over by one of the partners and the other two, (Doug Guest & Andrew Harker) concentrated on the establishment of Exac-One Ltd, to continue the representation of Euromach srl in the UK (and more recently the USA), alongside the manufacture and sale of excavator attachments. See www.exac-one.co.uk for attachment details.