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Premier Lifting Equipment Solutions: Spyder Crane Rental & Vacuum Lifters
Great Lakes Lifting delivers specialized lifting equipment solutions for complex, high-risk jobs across the U.S. From compact mini crawler cranes to advanced vacuum equipment, we help contractors move heavy, fragile, and oversized materials safely and efficiently.
We proudly serve industrial and commercial projects nationwide, with dedicated support throughout Illinois, Texas, and Florida.
Inside Great Lakes Lifting
WPG Authorized Vacuum Lifting Equipment Repair & Service
Great Lakes Lifting is the only authorized repair center for WPG products, providing certified service you can trust. With over 150K in parts in stock, we minimize downtime with fast diagnostics and efficient turnaround.
Our repair and service capabilities include:
- Certified inspections to keep your vacuum lifter OSHA compliant
- Same-day parts shipping for critical repairs
- Preventive maintenance for all major vacuum lifting systems
- Factory-authorized service for Wood’s Powr-Grip equipment
SMARTLIFT 1008 : SN 1008042 | $56,000.00
Quality Used Lifting Equipment, Ready to Work
Looking for reliable lifting solutions at a lower price point?
Our inventory of used equipment includes well-maintained Spydercranes, Smartlift® glass manipulators, and Powr-Grip® vacuum lifters, all inspected and jobsite-ready.
Whether you're expanding your fleet or taking on a one-time project, our pre-owned equipment delivers reliable performance without compromising safety or capability.
Go Where Other Cranes Can't
Elevate your projects to new heights with our complete line of mini cranes from Spydercrane. Compact yet surprisingly powerful, these mini crawler cranes are small enough to fit through doorways during transport and unfold to hoist heavy, bulky objects in some of the hardest-to-reach places.
- Lifts Up To 13,500 LBS
- Radio Remote Controlled
- Compact Design
- Rental Models Available
- Models that fit through 24" doorway
- Models that do not require license to operate
- Turn-Over-Protection System
Specialized Vacuum Lifting Equipment for Every Industry
Commercial Glazing
Ornamental Iron Installation
Energy & Utilities
Industrial Maintenance
Advanced Glass Suction Lifters & Smartlift Technology
Our lineup of glass suction lifters and Smartlift systems is designed for controlled movement, accurate placement, and enhanced operator safety.
The Smartlift glass lifter combines intelligent controls with powerful suction to improve efficiency on glazing projects of all sizes. This reduces labor strain, increases placement accuracy, and helps crews work faster without sacrificing safety.
Wood’s Powr-Grip: The Industry Standard for Vacuum Lifting
Great Lakes Lifting proudly supports the full line of Wood’s Powr-Grip vacuum lifter solutions.
Known for durability, reliability, and safety innovation, US-made Powr-Grip equipment is trusted worldwide for glass, metal, and specialty lifting applications. As an authorized service provider, we ensure your equipment remains compliant, reliable, and jobsite-ready.