Mammoet has recently taken delivery of its first Liebherr LR12500 crane, a powerful addition to its fleet with a staggering lifting capacity of 2,500 tonnes and a 200-metre hook height. This state-of-the-art crane is set to play a crucial role in enhancing the constructability of future energy and infrastructure projects.
As projects across various sectors strive for greater build efficiencies, there is a notable shift towards larger and more comprehensive prefabricated construction methodologies. This evolution necessitates the assurance that today’s project planning will align seamlessly with tomorrow’s equipment capabilities.
In the energy sector, both nuclear and oil & gas projects will significantly benefit from high-capacity lifting equipment. Such equipment is essential to expedite the date of first power and to enhance the cost-effectiveness of the build phase in new constructions, as well as to minimise downtime during turnaround projects.
The offshore wind industry is also experiencing rapid growth, with components such as nacelles weighing up to 1,000 tonnes, tower sections reaching 2,000 tonnes, and jackets and monopiles tipping the scales at 3,000 tonnes. As these components increase in size, companies require assurance that the planned components can be transported and assembled efficiently by future equipment, particularly as lead times continue to extend.
Similarly, civil megaprojects are set to rely heavily on high-capacity lifting equipment, enabling more construction activities to take place off-site. This approach offers both cost and environmental benefits. The new LR12500 unit is poised to support these advanced construction methodologies, allowing for larger pieces to be built off-site, thereby reducing integration and transport schedules.
The LR12500 crane boasts a wide high-performance boom that offers increased stability with a reduced self-weight. Despite its considerable size, the crane can be folded into dimensions small enough to remain within gauge, enhancing the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of its mobilisation.
Equipped with a 100-metre main boom and a 108-metre luffing jib, the LR12500 can achieve a maximum hook height of 200 metres. The crane’s dual engines, with built-in redundancy, ensure high levels of reliability by allowing continued operation with just one power unit.
With the addition of the Liebherr LR12500, Mammoet is well-positioned to meet the evolving demands of the energy, infrastructure, and construction sectors, providing robust and reliable lifting solutions for the most challenging projects.
