Mammoet, the world leader in engineered heavy lifting and transport, has unveiled the SK6000, the strongest land-based crane ever built. Designed to streamline large-scale energy and infrastructure projects, the SK6000 enables construction using larger modular components in parallel, helping projects reach completion more quickly and cost-effectively.
With a lifting capacity of 3,000 tons at a height of 220 meters, the SK6000 is poised to address supply chain challenges in offshore wind, accommodating the rapid increase in component size and complexity. This crane is vital for upcoming wind farms, ensuring safe, efficient delivery even as project demands grow.
In oil and gas, the SK6000 offers enhanced efficiencies for both offshore floating and onshore projects by reducing integration times and facilitating modular construction. Critical components can be prefabricated and transported globally for seamless assembly on-site, maximizing uptime and minimizing project timelines.
As the nuclear sector expands, the SK6000 supports modular methodologies that expedite new-build projects, helping to bring low-carbon energy to communities faster. With an unprecedented 6,000-ton lifting capacity and 4,200 tons of ballast, it achieves a ground bearing pressure of 30t/m². Engineered with containerization in mind, the SK6000 can be transported via standard shipping containers, making it deployable anywhere in the world.
The SK6000 also operates on electric power from batteries or grid supply, significantly reducing carbon emissions on project sites.
“This crane is a world-record feat of engineering,” said Gavin Kerr, Director Global Services at Mammoet. “With hundreds of our colleagues involved, we’re immensely proud to bring the SK6000 into reality.” Testing is underway at Mammoet’s Westdorpe facility in the Netherlands, with its first deployment slated for later this year.
