Spider Mountain Excavators Ltd is the West Coast's premier steep-slope excavation and hoe chucking services provider. We use advanced Menzi Muck 4x4 Plus spider excavators to tackle the most challenging terrain with precision, safety, and minimal environmental impact.
Our fleet includes the newest M545X, imported directly from Switzerland. It's equipped to perform where conventional excavators can't. Whether you're clearing forest debris, managing vegetation, or accessing remote utility corridors, we deliver superior performance on slopes exceeding a 100% gradient.
Call (250) 344-3508 to learn more about how our efficient excavation techniques help improve safety, productivity, and cost savings.
Hoe chucking uses a backhoe-style excavator (typically a Menzi Muck or similar "walking" machine) to remove logs, debris, and other materials from steep or unstable slopes. Unlike standard tracked machines, our spider excavators stabilize using extendable claws and winches, allowing us to swing material safely up or down the slope without building access roads or damaging the surrounding environment.
Advantages include:
Shovel logging, commonly executed using hoe-chucking techniques, is a vital service for industries working in steep, remote, or ecologically sensitive environments. Our specialized solutions benefit a wide range of clients.
Forestry and logging contractors rely on us for post-harvest cleanup and log removal on unstable slopes. Environmental and fire management teams use our services to create fire guards and clear combustible fuels. Pipeline and utility companies trust us to prepare and maintain access routes through rugged terrain.
Civil engineers and site developers also count on us for slope excavation and stabilization in hard-to-reach areas. We assist resorts and recreational facilities with ski run glading and slope shaping. Even private landowners and rural property managers turn to us for safe, low-impact logging and debris removal on challenging ground.
We offer a full range of services designed for steep-slope and low-impact operations:
Our Menzi Muck machines can handle it all thanks to our certified operators and many different attachments, including onboard and "T' winches, mulchers, felling heads, and digging buckets that allow maximum flexibility.
Use hoe chucking when your terrain is too steep or unstable for traditional tracked equipment, or environmental protection is a priority. It's also the best solution when access to your site is limited or road building is cost-prohibitive.
If you're working in bedrock, soft soils, or areas prone to erosion, or if a time-sensitive response is needed (e.g., emergency slope failure), hoe chucking is the way to go.
We start with a site consultation to evaluate slope grade, terrain stability, vegetation density, and access conditions. Our team then provides a detailed, upfront quote that includes equipment type, crew requirements, and expected timelines.
Do you need steep-slope site access or log removal on challenging terrain? Connect with Spider Mountain Excavators Ltd to consult with our experienced hoe-chucking team. Our technicians are fully COR certified, SAFE certified, and ISN approved. We're the experts you can turn to for solutions that help you develop your site, regardless of terrain type.
