Mammoet has launched what it claims is the world’s strongest land-based crane, the SK6000, which can lift 3,000 tonnes to a height of 220m
With a maximum capacity of 6,000 tonnes, the SK600 is a clear contender for the title of world’s strongest land-based crane, as Mammoet has claimed.
Designed primarily for the oil and gas sector to answer issues with components in the supply chain, the SK6000 will be able to reduce integration times to offshore floating projects, as well as onshore new build and expansion projects.
Nuclear plants, wind turbines and other megaprojects could benefit from the use of the world’s strongest land-based crane.
The crane is easily deployable through modular construction methods
The crane design means it can be transported- using around 300 shipping containers- to any location worldwide. It also offers full electric power capability from battery or supply from the grid, allowing customers to reduce the carbon impact of projects significantly.
Along with the offsite construction of project components, this means projects can be delivered much quicker than on a typical timeline.
The SK6000 can lift 3,000 tonnes to a height of 220m and has a maximum capacity of 6,000 tonnes, utilising 4,200 tonnes of ballast to lift with a maximum ground bearing pressure of 30t/m2.
Mammoet recently released a video on constructing the world’s largest land-based crane
“This crane is truly a world record feat of engineering, with a production schedule to match”, said Gavin Kerr, director global services at Mammoet. “Hundreds of colleagues have been directly involved with its development across the business.
“There are very few companies on Earth – if any – that could have brought this crane into reality, and we are immensely proud to be able to do so”.
Currently undergoing testing at Mammoet’s Westdorpe facility in the Netherlands, the SK6000 is expected to be deployed later this year.
