At J&B Land and Tree Services, our crane rigging & tree climbing expertise allows us to safely remove or prune even the largest, most hazardous trees on your property. Whether a tree is diseased, storm-damaged, or simply too close to a structure, our certified arborists combine proven rigging techniques with advanced aerial access equipment to get the job done right — every time.
Crane rigging & tree climbing are two complementary disciplines at the heart of professional arboriculture. When you hire J&B, you’re getting a trained crew that understands how to coordinate climbing, rigging hardware, and crane operations as a seamless, safety-first system.
Crane rigging & tree climbing is the professional practice of combining aerial rigging hardware — slings, blocks, pulleys, and friction devices — with skilled canopy climbing to control exactly how a tree or its sections come down. Rather than simply felling a tree and hoping it lands in the right place, arborist rigging systems let our crew lower heavy limbs and trunk sections in a precise, controlled manner.
In a typical crane rigging for tree removal operation, a certified arborist climbs into the canopy and attaches rigging slings and hardware to each section before making a cut. A crane — or in tighter spaces, a spider lift — then takes the load and lowers the piece safely to the ground. This approach is essential near homes, power lines, fences, and other obstacles where a felled tree could cause thousands of dollars in damage.
Tree climbing and rigging techniques have evolved significantly, and so has the equipment available to professional crews. At J&B Land and Tree Services, we invest in the latest certified arborist gear and train our team to ANSI standards so that every lift is as safe as it is efficient. Learn more about our full tree removal services.
ur fleet now includes the CMC 83HD Arbor Pro spider lift — a game-changing piece of kit that opens up job sites that were previously impossible to access safely.
J&B Land and Tree Services is proud to operate the CMC 83HD Arbor Pro spider lift — one of the most advanced aerial work platforms available for professional arborists in 2026. This compact, track-mounted machine can squeeze through garden gates and navigate terrain that would stop a conventional crane truck in its tracks, making it the perfect complement to our crane rigging & tree climbing operations.
The CMC 83HD Arbor Pro offers a working height of up to 83 feet with a load capacity designed specifically for demanding arborist rigging systems. Its articulating boom gives climbers and ground crews unparalleled positioning flexibility, while its low ground pressure protects lawns, driveways, and soft ground that heavier machines would destroy. Spider lift tree work has transformed how we approach difficult removals — and the CMC 83HD Arbor Pro is the best in class.
Whether it’s used as an aerial lift tree climbing platform to position a climber at height, or as a mechanical advantage to assist with crane rigging for tree removal, the CMC 83HD Arbor Pro expands what’s possible on challenging job sites. It means we can say “yes” to more jobs — safely and efficiently — without compromising on our ANSI standards or your property. Explore our full equipment fleet.
Working at height in and around trees is inherently demanding, which is why J&B Land and Tree Services operates to the highest safety standards in the industry. Every crane rigging & tree climbing project we undertake is planned and executed in accordance with ANSI Z133 — the American National Standard for Arboricultural Operations — as well as LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) for all crane and spider lift work.
Our certified arborist team members hold current credentials and participate in ongoing training to stay up to date with best practices for arborist crane rigging and aerial work platform operations. Before any tree work crane operations begin, we conduct a full site assessment: identifying hazards, calculating load capacity requirements, confirming rigging hardware ratings, and briefing the entire crew on the plan.
Coordination between tree climbers and crane or spider lift operators is critical during complex removals. Our crew uses clear communication protocols — verbal cues, hand signals, and radio contact — to ensure every cut and every lift proceeds without incident. Read more about our safety commitment. For questions about our credentials or approach, reach out to our team.
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Crane rigging in tree removal is the use of a crane — or compact alternative such as a spider lift — combined with rigging slings, blocks, and pulleys to lift and lower sections of a tree in a controlled manner. A certified arborist attaches rigging hardware to each section before cutting, and the crane takes the load, preventing uncontrolled falls near structures, power lines, or fences. hardware — slings, blocks, pulleys, and friction devices — with skilled canopy climbing to control exactly how a tree or its sections come down. Rather than simply felling a tree and hoping it lands in the right place, arborist rigging systems let our crew lower heavy limbs and trunk sections in a precise, controlled manner.
In a typical crane rigging for tree removal operation, a certified arborist climbs into the canopy and attaches rigging slings and hardware to each section before making a cut. A crane — or in tighter spaces, a spider lift — then takes the load and lowers the piece safely to the ground. This approach is essential near homes, power lines, fences, and other obstacles where a felled tree could cause thousands of dollars in damage.
Tree climbing and rigging techniques have evolved significantly, and so has the equipment available to professional crews. At J&B Land and Tree Services, we invest in the latest certified arborist gear and train our team to ANSI standards so that every lift is as safe as it is efficient. Learn more about our full tree removal services.
ur fleet now includes the CMC 83HD Arbor Pro spider lift — a game-changing piece of kit that opens up job sites that were previously impossible to access safely.
Traditional tree felling involves cutting a tree at the base and directing it to fall in a chosen direction. Crane-assisted tree removal dismantles the tree from the top down, with each section rigged and lifted out individually. This method is essential on confined job sites where a falling tree could cause property damage or injury.
Professional arborist rigging systems typically include rigging slings (wire rope or synthetic), rigging blocks and pulleys, friction devices, carabiners, and rated shackles. All hardware is load-rated and inspected to ANSI standards before each job. The combination of climbing gear and mechanical rigging hardware gives the crew precise control over how each piece is lowered to the ground.
A spider lift is a compact, track-mounted aerial work platform that can access tight spaces — such as back gardens, narrow gates, and soft or uneven ground — where a conventional crane truck cannot reach. In arborist applications, spider lifts are used to position climbers at height or to provide a mechanical assist for rigging heavy limbs. J&B Land and Tree Services operates the CMC 83HD Arbor Pro, one of the most capable spider lifts available for professional tree work.
The CMC 83HD Arbor Pro offers a working height of up to 83 feet (approximately 25 metres). Its articulating boom provides flexible positioning for both aerial lift tree climbing and rigging assistance, while its low ground-pressure tracks protect lawns, driveways, and landscaping that heavier equipment would damage.
Yes. Crane rigging for tree removal and tree climbing and rigging techniques must be carried out by trained, certified arborists to comply with ANSI standards and ensure the safety of the crew, your property, and the public. J&B Land and Tree Services employs certified arborists who are trained in both climbing and crane operations, ensuring every job meets industry safety requirements.
A spider lift is the preferred choice when access is restricted — for example, when a crane truck cannot reach the tree due to narrow pathways, overhead obstacles, or soft ground conditions. The CMC 83HD Arbor Pro can navigate through a standard garden gate and operate on slopes and uneven terrain, making it ideal for residential and urban tree work where a full crane setup is impractical.
Load capacity requirements vary by tree species, section size, and rigging configuration. Professional crews calculate the estimated weight of each section and select slings, blocks, and hardware with a working load limit that exceeds that estimate by a safe margin, in accordance with ANSI standards. Using rated, inspected rigging hardware is non-negotiable for safe tree work crane operations.
