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Mammoet launches the world’s most powerful land-based crane, designed to move the largest components of offshore wind turbines, revolutionizing the transportation and installation of renewable energy equipment.
the dutch Mammoth, recognized globally for its expertise in transporting and lifting heavy loads, announced an engineering milestone by launching the SK6000, the “world’s strongest” land crane.
With an impressive maximum capacity of 6.000 tons and the ability to lift components weighing up to 3.000 tons to heights of 220 meters, the SK6000 promises to transform construction methods in the energy, oil and gas, wind, offshore and nuclear sectors.
This innovation comes at a crucial moment, when demand global by the energy grows proportionally to population growth.
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The need for more robust infrastructure and faster, more efficient energy sources is evident.
Mammoet’s new crane responds to these challenges by enabling modular construction of large projects in parallel, optimizing logistics and shortening lead times for energy supply.
World's strongest crane to be used in offshore wind energy sector
In the field of offshore wind energy, where turbines and components have been increasing in size in recent years, the SK6000 presents itself as a solution to the difficulties faced in the supply chain.
The equipment ensures that wind farms in the planning phase can be built safely and efficiently, facilitating the delivery of renewable energy in a shorter time.
In the oil and gas sector, the crane provides a significant reduction in integration time for floating offshore projects and onshore expansions.
Mammoet relies on modular construction techniques, where essential parts of the project can be manufactured off-site and transported to the installation site more quickly and efficiently. This construction method not only saves time, but also reduces costs and increases productivity.
O SK6000 also plays a strategic role in the nuclear sector. As more plants are approved globally, the crane facilitates the use of proven construction methodologies, allowing these projects to be completed more quickly.
This means faster delivery of low-carbon energy to communities, contributing to the global energy transition.
In addition to its impressive lifting capacity, the SK6000 uses 4.200 tons of ballast to ensure a ground bearing pressure of 30 tons per square meter.
The crane’s design was designed to facilitate its global mobility. It can be transported using containers to any part of the world, which facilitates its integration into large international projects.
Ease of operation
Another standout feature is its electric operation. The SK6000 can run entirely on batteries or by supplying electricity directly from the grid, enabling customers to reduce the carbon impact of their buildings.
This reflects Mammoet’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering solutions that not only meet infrastructure needs but also help reduce carbon emissions.
Gavin Kerr, Mammoet’s Director of Global Services, celebrated the achievement as an engineering record. “This crane is truly a world-record feat of engineering, with a production schedule to match. Hundreds of colleagues were directly involved in its development. There are very few companies in the world that could have made this crane a reality, and we are immensely proud to be able to do so.“, Kerr said.
The SK6000 is currently undergoing final testing at Mammoet’s facility in Westdorpe, the Netherlands, and will be ready for use on its first project by the end of this year.
This debut marks the beginning of a new era in the construction of large energy projects, with the promise of efficiency, cost reduction and environmental commitment.
