The Dutch SK6000 is designed to meet the requirements of future offshore wind farms and support the global energy market.
Model of the SK6000 crane. Photo: Mammoet
The world's largest onshore electric crane is being assembled in the Netherlands, Interesting Engineering reported on April 26. The SK6000 crane, which can lift 6,000 tons, is being built at the technical center of Mammoet, a Dutch company specializing in lifting and transporting heavy objects. The company's engineers will continue to perfect the crane so that it will be ready for delivery in 2024. The new equipment will allow offshore wind projects to be carried out even when they are not connected to the grid.
The long reach, hook height and lifting capacity of the SK6000 provide customers with a more sustainable solution for heavy-duty handling, allowing them to build larger components. The new crane is the predecessor to the SK350, using the same design principles and lifting techniques. The crane has a main shaft length of up to 171 m. With the addition of an auxiliary boom, the machine can reach a total lifting height of 274 m.
According to the company, the SK6000 can be placed in a container, allowing for quick transport and on-site assembly, providing the ability to lift extremely heavy loads anywhere. The crane will facilitate larger-scale modular construction by reducing the number of operations, reconfiguration, and operations in heavy industrial projects.
Rising offshore wind capacity globally requires more lifting power and the SK6000 is designed to help customers erect taller turbines, and install heavy floating or fixed foundations. The new crane can reduce offshore project times by allowing heavy foundations to be placed directly into the water and turbine assembly from one location.
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