Dutch heavy lifting and transport specialist Mammoet has launched the world’s strongest land-based crane, the SK6000.
The crane aims to redefine the scale of human construction by allowing large energy and infrastructure projects to build from bigger pieces, in parallel.
Specs: The SK6000 can lift 3,000 tonnes to a height of 220 metres, 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.
The crane design uses containerization techniques for ease of deployment, and can be transported using shipping containers to any location worldwide.
Mammoet plans for the SK6000 to play a key role in offshore wind, where fast growth of components in recent years has led to supply chain issues.
Meanwhile, the crane has the potential to benefit nuclear projects as well as the oil and gas sector.
It can deliver reduced integration times to offshore floating projects, while onshore new build and expansion projects can be delivered with increased uptime.
The crane seeks to benefit both scopes from modular construction techniques.
The SK6000 is currently undergoing testing at Mammoet’s Westdorpe facility in the Netherlands, ready for deployment to its first project later in the year.
Gavin Kerr, Director Global Services at Mammoet, said “This crane is truly a world record feat of engineering, with a production schedule to match.
“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.”
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