在19世紀70年代中期，斯匹德的第一輛叉車被作為專利發明與制造出來，其是美國的第一輛便于攜帶的、車載式叉車，最初是作為自己與其他的棘手搬運及庭院所用。在1988年產品的大部分配件加以升級以更具強勁、穩定與優質，通過采用Kubota的內燃機，Cessna的直接驅動泵，Cessna軸式馬達與扭轉轂、液壓提升油缸與其他改進件，但是原始的設計被沿用下來。

　　基于斯匹德叉車也被適用于其他建材行業，比如磚頭與大塊石料、屋頂與伐木業，更加完善的安全系統、標準4英寸叉車滾柱的C渠道門架、更強勁的剪叉前移系統及其他改進被添加進來。在1999 to 2002年，Manitex引領了設計變化的簡約性，但斯匹德在2003年回歸了其原始卻完善的設計。這一特有的、享有專利的產品持續提供市場上最好的操作性與容量，特別是伴隨著其在這一領域的擴張的歷史與數年的經驗。
The first Spyder forklift was invented, patented, and manufactured in the mid 1970s as the only portable, truck-mounted forklift in the USA and primarily used by the inventor and other sod handlers and landscapers. In 1988, most of its components were "upgraded" for more strength, stability, and quality by changing to the Kubota diesel engine, direct-drive Cessna pumps, Cessna wheel motors and torque hubs, hydraulic lift cylinders, and other improvements. However, the original design was kept.
As Spyders were being used in other building material industries, such as brick and block, roofing, and lumber, more improved safety systems, C-channel masts for standard 4" forklift rollers, a stronger scissor-reach system, and other improvements were being added. A brief "design change" was implemented by Manitex from 1999 to 2002; however, Spyder returned to its original, but improved design in 2003. The unique, patented features continue to provide the best maneuverability and capability of any unit on the market, especially with its extensive history and years of experience in the field.