For the construction of modern industrial or residential facilities, it is necessary to raise blocks and structures of huge mass and size. Only a very large and powerful crane can handle this task. Such giants are able to surprise.
In this collection, we have collected ten of these "whoppers" and tell you more about the largest cranes in the world.
10. Terex SS 8800-1 TWI
Double trellised crawler crane CC 8800-1 has two booms and a lifting capacity of 3,200 tons. The maximum carrying capacity is 44,000 tons.
The first unit was officially unveiled in October at the Terex Demag plant in Germany in the presence of its new owner, Al Jaber Heavy Lift and Transport, based in the UAE.
Saket Agarwal, ABG Managing Director, said Twin would be involved in nuclear power and heavy construction, adding: “Expansion of new refineries is also likely.».
Agarwal added that heavy elevator work, requiring powerful cranes such as Twin, is now widespread in India, but explained that most of it is carried out by European contractors. "In India, there has been great growth and enough work for this type of crane. We felt that an Indian company needed to have such a crane and make it accessible to Indian customers.».
9. Bigge 125D AFRD
It can not only lift loads weighing up to 7,500 tons, but also manage it from one place, which eliminates the need to move a crane or several lifting devices. After installation Bigge 125D It can move anywhere — quickly and efficiently — and provides an unprecedented degree of flexibility in the construction industry.
Two Bigge 125D cranes are currently being used to build two new reactor blocks side by side at two different nuclear power plants in the United States. Thanks to the deployment of Bigge 125, new reactors can be built right away without moving the crane.
It goes without saying that a machine of this size and power needs a solid hold. However, when the construction is completed, it also needs to be disassembled, transported and assembled at another facility. For this reason, Bigge Crane & Rigging decided to use Superbolt tensioners to connect large components. Not only do they provide the necessary safety, but they can also be easily assembled and disassembled without the need for a hydraulic tool.
8. Liebherr LTM-11200-9.1
All taps Liebherr LTM-11200-9.1 have increased cross-country ability, as well as universal and flexible. They can move on the road independently of each other and require limited assembly in place.
They have a hydraulic expandable and often rotating boom. Their carrying capacity ranges from 8 to 1,200 tons. Moving a crane with a load in the hook is not possible, except for cranes for rough terrain.
7. LR13000
Liebherr LR13000 It is the most powerful crawler crane in its class with a maximum lifting capacity of 3,000 metric tons. The LR13000 is a versatile crane suitable for any job, as the boom system can be configured in four different ways: from light to super heavy. The maximum boom length is 130 meters.
The LR13000 crane is equipped with a Liebherr-8 2-cylinder turbodiesel engine rated at 1,360 hp. Winches come standard with a single drive, which provides maximum fault tolerance and ease of maintenance. In case of failure, the drive can be replaced under load. Concrete ballast blocks are delivered in a 20-inch container with a rotary lock, which makes it economically transportable.
The cab is spacious and equipped with the new LICCON2 crane control system and three monitors with a crane scheduler. For the safety of workers and machine tools, the crane is equipped with a camera control system for the winches and the rear of the machine.
6. XCMG XGC88000
Crane XGC88000 weighing more than 3,600 tons is intended for work in the petrochemical, coal, chemical and nuclear energy. It was developed jointly with the Chinese oil company Sinopec (China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation) in accordance with the agreement signed in 2010.
The XGC88000 has been recognized worldwide for three advanced technologies and six leading global technologies with over 80 national patents. This largely indicates that China intends to destroy the monopoly crane business in the world that was once dominated by Germany and the United States.
5. Kroll K-10000
KROLL K-10000 For over 40 years, it has been one of the largest tower cranes in the world. A stand with a height of almost 120 meters with a boom of 85 meters can lift 120 tons in a radius of almost 90 meters.
A model with a long boom can lift 94 tons to a radius of 95 meters. K-10000 can rotate 360 ° after it is bolted to a concrete base with a diameter of 12 meters. This allows the crane to occupy an area of 7.5 acres, or about 6 football fields.
The second, service crane, is attached to the top for initial assembly and future maintenance of the K-10000. The system of three counterweights, one set and two mobile on trolleys, with a total weight of 100 tons, is used to balance the crane.
Under this load, the crane can withstand wind speeds of up to 108 km / h. Thanks to its huge boom reach and carrying capacity, the K-10000 reduces time by eliminating the need for small cranes.
4. Wolffkran - 1250V
WOLFF 1250B designed for lifting heavy loads and has a maximum lifting capacity of 60 tons, as well as a maximum boom length of 80 meters. At the request of the client, an even higher load capacity is possible due to an increase in the number of turns of the rope. To make rifting more efficient and safer, the WOLFF 1250B is equipped with WOLFFKRAN's patented revolving mechanism.
Equipped with a powerful 132 kW lifting gear, the WOLFF 1250B can reach speeds of up to 190 meters per minute in the often used single mode. In addition, the power of the winding rope of the lifting drum, measured by almost one kilometer, is sufficient to create a height of up to 800 meters.
3. Saipem Mikoperi 7000
Saipem 7000 owned by Saipem SpA, one of the world leaders in the oil and gas market, and managed by Saipem Offshore Norway AS. An offshore vessel with exceptional capabilities, it can handle the whole range of offshore building structures, from pipe laying at a depth of more than 2000 m to heavy lifting operations up to 14,000 tons.
2. SSCV Thialf
SSCV Thialf, built in 1985, has double cranes with a total lifting capacity of 14,200 tons. It is the largest crane fleet in the Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) and is used in all types of heavy work on offshore projects around the world. Tialph has a total length of 201.6 m and a width of 88.4 m. The platform can accommodate hundreds of workers.
1. Taisun
Taisun currently the largest crane in the world. He works at a shipyard owned by Yantai Raffles in Yantai, a city in northeast China. The crane capacity is 22 046 tons.
It is named after the mountain in Shandong province, in which Yantai is located, and is the champion in the mass of the lifted cargo. This record was set when Taisun lifted a barge weighing 22,192 tons.