How Our CMC 90 HD Arbor Pro Improves Safety on Every Job

Tree work is one of the most dangerous trades in the country. According to OSHA, falls and struck-by incidents account for the majority of arborist fatalities. That's why we invested in the CMC 90 HD Arbor Pro — a tracked spider lift designed specifically for arborist work — to take risk off the climber and out of your yard.

What Is a Spider Lift?

A spider lift is a self-propelled aerial work platform that travels on tracks instead of wheels. Outriggers extend from the base for stability, and an articulating boom positions the operator basket precisely where it's needed — even over rooflines, fences, and power lines.

Why the CMC 90 HD Arbor Pro?

90+ feet of working height

The 90 HD reaches into the upper canopy of the tallest oaks, pines, and tulip poplars common across West Virginia. We can rig and lower large limbs in controlled pieces instead of free-falling them.

Compact tracked base

The lift fits through a standard 36-inch yard gate. That means no driving heavy equipment across your lawn, no torn-up sod, and access to backyards where bucket trucks simply can't go.

Articulating boom

Multi-section booms let us reach over and around obstacles — rooflines, decks, pools, sheds, and power lines — to position the operator exactly where the cut needs to happen.

How This Makes Your Job Safer

No reliance on the tree

When a climber ascends a compromised tree, they're betting their life on its structural integrity. With the spider lift, the operator's weight is fully supported by the lift — not by a dead, decayed, or storm-damaged trunk.

Better cut precision

A stable platform means cleaner, more controlled cuts. Limbs come down where we want them, every time.

Lower risk to your property

Working from the lift, we can place a rigging point exactly where we need it and lower large pieces directly into a clear drop zone — instead of dropping them and hoping.

When We Use It

• Trees overhanging homes, garages, or outbuildings
• Storm-damaged trees that are unsafe to climb
• Removals near power lines or fences
• Trees on slopes or unstable ground
• Tight backyard removals other crews can't access

Real-World Impact

Jobs that used to take a full day with a climber and rigging team can often be completed in half the time, with less impact on your yard and dramatically lower risk to our crew. That efficiency is one of the reasons we're able to keep our pricing competitive even on complex removals.

See It in Action

Want to know if the spider lift is the right tool for your tree? Reach out for a free estimate and we'll let you know exactly how we'd approach the job.