1. Characteristics and Capabilities of the 095-/200-Series SPYDERCRANE
Introduction Lesson
KBT 1.1
Welcome to the Knowledge-Based Training phase of your Basic SPYDERCRANE Operator training.
KBT is broken down into five Lessons which are further divided into Topics. This first lesson is your Introduction Lesson where you learn some basic information about your SPYDERCRANE lifting system and how your training is organized and executed.
In the first Topic, KBT 1.1, we will cover the basic capabilities, characteristics, and limitations of the 095- and 200-Series SPYDERCRANE Lifting System.

2. Topic Overview and Contents
This Segment Topic (Capabilities and Characteristics) is designed to provide you with an introduction to the 095- and 200-Series SPYDERCRANE, as well as an overview of the SPYDERCRANE’s characteristics, capabilities, and limitations.
You will learn about:
The 095-/200-Series chassis
The models within the series
How the 095-/200-Series fits in the SPYDERCRANE Fleet
The dimensions of the 095-/200-Series when it is configured for storage, or travel and when it is configured (or deployed) for lifting
The overall capabilities and advantages of the 095- and 200-Series SPYDERCRANE
Some of the known limitations of the 095- and 200-Series SPYDERCRANE
Every Segment Topic begins with an introductory statement about what the topic is about and a shortlist of some of the subject matter covered in the topic. In this Segment Topic, KBT 1.1, we will cover the basic capabilities, characteristics, and limitations of the 095- and 200-Series SPYDERCRANE Lifting System.

3. Learning Objective(s)
Topic 1.1 is an introduction to the 095- and 200-Series SPYDERCRANE, as well as an overview of your SPYDERCRANE’s characteristics, capabilities, and limitations
At the conclusion of this Topic, you should be able to...
DLO 1.1.1: Identify the 095/200-Series SPYDERCRANE's basic capabilities, characteristics, and limitations.
DLO 1.1.2: Identify the different models within the 095-/200-Series.
DLO 1.1.3: Explain the general characteristics between the different SPYDERCRANE Model Series within the fleet.
Every Segment Topic has one, or more, learning objectives.
There are three learning objectives associated with this Segment Topic. When you complete this Segment Topic you should be able to complete these three objectives.

4. 095/200-Series Carrier Light/Medium Lifter Fixed-Cab (standing)
Turnover Prevention Device-Equipped
Designed for Limited Access, Restricted Geometry Environments
25’ - 29’ Lifting Height
24’ – 28’ Working Radius
    One of the three major component families that make up each SPYDERCRANE, the CARRIER, serves as the base that the other two component families attach to. The carrier is the heaviest single part of any SPYDERCRANE as it contains the power-train, the running gear, and all of the operator interfaces for the SPYDERCRANE. 
    Typically, a SPYDERCRANE MODEL SERIES is defined by the carrier; all of the SPYDERCRANEs within the same Model Series share a common carrier. In the case of the 095- and 200-Series SPYDERCRANEs, both Model Series use the same carrier, so they are bunched together when covering general characteristics.
    Generally, the 095-/200-Series SPYDERCRANE is a light/medium capacity lifting system designed specifically to operate in LIMITED ACCESS, RESTRICTED GEOMETRY ENVIRONMENTS, or areas that are too small for, or have obstacles that prevent, the deployment of more conventional small-format mobile lifting solutions. Weighing less than 5,000 pounds, with a carrier that measures only 24 inches across, the 095-/200-Series SPYDERCRANE has a rated capacity of between 1,990 to 6,450 pounds (depending on the specific models) and can reach 29 feet up and in a working radius of 28 feet.
    The four most common models within the 095-/200-Series are the URW095S, URW095, URW205 and URW295.
The key characteristics for the 095- and 200-Series is that they have are
Classified as light and medium lift SPYDERCRANEs
Classed as fixed cab, mini-mobile cranes, with the operator standing at the controls
Equipped with the industry-unique Turnover Prevention Device
Designed to operate in limited access, restricted geometry environments
Capable of a 25 to 29 foot lifting height
And a 24 to 28 foot working radius
With a rated load capacity from 1990 lbs to 6450 lbs.
Despite only weighing between 4000 to 4800 lbs.
With a travel width of only 2 feet.
1,990 lbs. – 6450 lbs. Rated Load Capacity
4,000 – 4,800 GVW
24” travel width

5. 095-/200-Series Comparison
The four most common models within the 095-/200-Series are the URW095S, URW095, URW205 and URW295.
    The URW095S is an ultra-light lift, expanded-capacity lifting system. 
    The 095S is the lightest model in the 095-/200-Series of SPYDERCRANEs and while it has the same maximum RATED LOAD CAPACITY as the smaller URW094 (1,990 lbs.), the 095S adds the TURNOVER PREVENTION DEVICE (TPD) and a 24.8 foot long boom (versus 18-feet for the URW094). 
    Equipped with the 2-PART HOOK as its PRIMARY HOOK, the 095S can also be equipped with the 1-PART HOOK.
    Typically, the 095S is most popular with customers working in municipalities that have crane operator licensing restrictions that begin with mobile cranes equipped with 25-foot booms; they are fairly rare outside of these municipalities.
    The URW095 is an ultra-light lift, expanded-capacity, extended-reach lifting system. 
    The 095 retains the same maximum rated load capacity of the 095S (1,990 lbs.), but increases the boom length 28.4 feet and adds the 200-Series JIB SYSTEM. The Jib System adds the ability to install a 5-foot, tilting jib that can be used with the 1-Part Hook or the included SEARCHER HOOK.  
    The 095 is also popular in more restrictive crane operator licensing municipalities and is fairly rare outside of these environments. 
    The URW205 is a light/medium lift, expanded-capacity, extended-reach lifting system. 
    Equipped with the 4-PART HOOK as its primary hook, the 205 increases its maximum rated load capacity to 5,800 lbs while retaining all of the capabilities and reach of the 095. 
    The URW295 is the ultimate SPYDERCRANE in the 095-/200-Series and has all of the capabilities of the other models and increases the maximum rated load capacity to 6,450 lbs.

6. 095-/200-Series Fleet Comparison
Lifting Class
Ultra-Light
Light/Medium
Medium
Boom Length
18’
24.8 – 28.4
Maximum Rated Load Capacity
1,990
1,990 – 6,450
6,680 – 8,920
    The URW094 has the same maximum rated load capacity as the URW095, but, is half the weight (2,210 lbs.) with a MUCH smaller working radius. The 094 is the smallest SPYDERCRANE and the first of the SPYDERCRANE MICRO-CRAWLER family of vehicles. While the 094 has the same general design as the larger 095- and 200-Series, there are enough differences (beyond its size and rated load capacity) to cover it as a separate model series.
    The URW375 has a higher rated load capacity and working radius than the URW295, but, is much larger and less maneuverable. The 375 is the smallest of the SPYDERCRANE MINI-CRAWLER vehicle family, which covers the 300-Series, 500-Series, and the 700-Series.

7. 095-/200-Series Travel Dimensions
    While the 094-Series trades capability for the smallest possible size and the 300-Series trades some flexibility for additional reach and lifting capacity, the 095-/200-Series retains 70% of the rated load capacity of the larger SPYDERCRANEs, while maintaining the 24-inch traveling width of the 094. 
    The small size of the 095-/200-Series in TRAVEL MODE allows it to be traveled through conventionally-sized single-slab doorways and make full 90-degree turns in a 32-inch-wide hallway. At the same time, the SPYDERCRANE's small size and relatively low weight (<5000 lbs.) allow it to be transported in the bed of 1/2-ton pickup truck, or single-axle trailer. 

8. Deployed Dimensions
    While the 094-Series trades capability for the smallest possible size and the 300-Series trades some flexibility for additional reach and lifting capacity, the 095-/200-Series retains 70% of the rated load capacity of the larger SPYDERCRANEs, while maintaining the 24-inch traveling width of the 094. 
    The small size of the 095-/200-Series in TRAVEL MODE allows it to be traveled through conventionally-sized single-slab doorways and make full 90-degree turns in a 32-inch-wide hallway. At the same time, the SPYDERCRANE's small size and relatively low weight (<5000 lbs.) allow it to be transported in the bed of 1/2-ton pickup truck, or single-axle trailer. 

9. Variable-Geometry Outriggers
    One of key characteristics of the 095-/200-Series SPYDERCRANE is its VARIABLE-GEOMETRY OUTRIGGERS which allows you to change the overall size and shape of the SPYDERCRANE’s deployment footprint in order to conform to the space you deploy the SPYDERCRANE in. More than any other thing, this unique capability is what makes the 095- and 200-Series SPYDERCRANE a limited-access, restricted geometry lifting system.

10. The Turnover Prevention Device
Outrigger 1
Outrigger 2
Outrigger 3
Outrigger 4
Monitors the stability of the deployed SPYDERCRANE
Measures and compares outrigger ground pressure
Warns the operator when the SPYDERCRANE is within 80% of critical instability
    The 095-/200-Series of SPYDERCRANEs are equipped with the TURNOVER PREVENTION DEVICE (TPD). The TPD is a safety device that protects you from inadvertently overturning your SPYDERCRANE while conducting lifting operations. This SPYDERCRANE-unique system constantly monitors  your SPYDERCRANE's stability while it is in Crane Mode provides you with visual and audio warnings when you are beginning to exceed the stability limits of the machine (either you are lifting too much weight for the SPYDERCRANE's rated load capacity or you are maneuvering an attached load near the stability limits of the SPYDERCRANE's working radius. 
    Unlike more conventional LOAD MOMENT INDICATORS (LMIs) that simply compare the design limits of the crane to the measured weight and position of the attached weight to determine the safe operating envelope, the TPD is actually measuring the SPYDERCRANE's stability and detects when that stability is threatened. 
    With a TPD-equipped SPYDERCRANE, if you begin to move an attached load to the limit of the SPYDERCRANE's safe working radius, the TPD will warn you, audibly and visually. If you continue to manuever the load towards the safe limit, the TPD will command the SPYDERCRANE's CRANE MANAGEMENT UNIT (CMU) to FUNCTION KICK-OUT (FKO) any crane function that allows you to increase the SPYDERCRANE's working radius. Basically, during the FKO the SPYDERCRANE is at its safe working limit and you can only either reduce the SPYDERCRANE's working radius (bring the load closer to the SPYDERCRANE's center of gravity) or lower it to the ground. 
Locks out crane functions when the SPYDERCRANE is at 90% of instability

11. 095-, 200-Series Power-Plants​
    The 095- and 200-Series SPYDERCRANEs have a number of primary and secondary power-plant options. 
    The PRIMARY POWER-PLANT refers to core power-plant that connects to the SPYDERCRANE's running gear. For the 095- and 200-Series, there are three primary power-plants: 
 Gasoline: this is the most popular primary power-plant for the 095-/200-Series. The gasoline power-plant is the least expensive to purchase and second least expensive to maintain power-plant.
Diesel: a little more powerful than the gasoline engine, the diesel power-plant is most popular with military customers. The diesel is a little more expensive to purchase and maintain, but, is logistically attractive to customers who use diesel exclusively, or near-exclusively (military and government customers use diesel as their primary fuel). 
110V Battery/Electric: a zero-emissions power-plant that can be employed safely in un-ventilated spaces, the battery/electric is becoming increasingly popular. While not as powerful as either the diesel or the gasoline power-plants, the 110V battery/electric power-plant is the least expensive power-plant to maintain (no engine oil or filters to replace). 
    SECONDARARIES are add-on power systems that can be bolted onto the primary power-plant as an alternative source of energy. 
Propane: this is a secondary fuel system that comes standard with the gasoline power-plant equipped SPYDERCRANEs. The propane system uses the same hardware as the gasoline system and cannot be installed to the diesel or battery/electric power-plants. 
220V: this is a secondary power-plant for gasoline, diesel, or battery-electric power-plant-equipped SPYDERCRANEs. The 220V is NOT a battery system, so the SPYDERCRANE must remain plugged into a 220V power source while working (unless running off the primary power-plant. 

12. Series Capabilities and Advantages
High Rated Load Capacity
Variable-Geometry Outriggers
Narrow chassis width (24”)
TPD System
   The major characteristics and capabilities of the 095- and 200-Series SPYDERCRANE are that:
Its rated load capacity of between 1 and 3 tons, which is fairly high for mobile cranes in this size range. 
Its variable geometry outriggers allows you to deploy the SPYDERCRANE in limited access/restricted geometry environments.
Its narrow carrier width of 24 inches allows it to be traveled through common residential doorways.
Its integrated Turnover Prevention Device monitors the SPYDERCRANE's stability and alerts you when the SPYDERCRANE, or the lifting operation is jeopardized.
Compatible with multiple accessory hooks and lifting systems

13. System Limitations and Disadvantages
Small Power-Pack
Rated Load Capacity drops quickly as Working Radius increases
TPD CANNOT prevent over-loading OR turnovers caused by recklessness
On the other hand, the 095-/200-Series SPYDERCRANE does have its share of limitations.
The small size of the 200-series chassis limits the size of the power-pack, which means that the 095- and 200-Series SPYDERCRANE has limited travel range and speed.
The maximum rated load capacity of the SPYDERCRANE is measured from the smallest possible working radius and since the SPYDERCRANE’s lifting capability is based on stability (as opposed to a counterweight system), the lifting capacity of the 095-/200-Series SPYDERCRANE falls quickly as the working radius is increased.
Finally, the Turnover Prevention Device, while designed to monitor the SPYDERCRANE’s stability and prevent the operator from tipping the SPYDERCRANE over, it CANNOT detect, or prevent, the operator from over-loading the SPYDERCRANE.

14. Learning Objective(s)
The desired learning objectives for this Segment Topic is for each student to…
Identify the 095/200-Series SPYDERCRANE's basic capabilities, characteristics, and limitations
Identify the different models within the 095-/200-Series
Explain the general characteristics between the different SPYDERCRANE Model Series within the fleet
This concludes Segment Topic 1.1, these are the DLOs you should be able to complete.