Mobile Monster Cranes
Synopsis
A nine-axle LTM 11200-9.1 crane with a 100-metre telescopic boom lifts components weighing several tons to construct a new wind turbine tower.
Synopsis
Ralph Karas operates a nine-axle LTM 11200-9.1 crane at the Swabian wind farm, where a new wind turbine tower is under construction. The project aims for a hub height of 178 meters, surpassing the previous record. Karas maneuvers the crane with precision, coordinating with his team to lift several-ton components into place. The construction site buzzes with activity as they work to complete the towers in a matter of weeks, preparing to connect the wind farm to the grid in three months.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See Ralph Karas expertly maneuver heavy loads.
- Find out how a world record in wind turbine height is achieved.
- Meet the team behind the ambitious Swabian wind farm project.
Did You Know
- The Swabian wind farm's tower aims for a hub height of 178 meters.
- Ralph Karas, the crane operator, must work within a two-centimeter gap.
- The construction of wind turbines without special cranes is unthinkable.
- The tower crane is used after the Hercules crane has lifted components to the top.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hub height of the wind turbine being built?
The hub height of the wind turbine is 178 meters.
How much gap is there at the top and bottom of the construction?
There is a 2 centimeter gap at the top and bottom of the construction.
What is the maximum load that the crane Hercules can hoist?
Hercules can hoist a maximum of two more rings up to the top.
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