Mammoet has introduced its new land-based crane, the SK6000, which is designed for use in offshore wind projects, among other industries. With the capacity to lift 3,000 tonnes to a height of 220 metres, the SK6000 can support the construction and future delivery of wind farms currently in the planning stages.The crane has a maximum capacity of 6,000 tonnes, using 4,200 tonnes of ballast and exerting a maximum ground bearing pressure of 30 tonnes per square metre. The design incorporates containerisation techniques for easy deployment, allowing it to be transported worldwide using standard shipping containers. Additionally, the SK6000 can operate on full electric power, either from batteries or grid supply. The crane is currently undergoing testing at Mammoet’s Westdorpe facility in the Netherlands and is expected to be deployed to its first project later this year.
