From The Drive · Caleb Jacobs · · 40s
Mega Crane Builds World's Tallest Wind Turbine
Liebherr LR 11350 crane lifts 826,733-pound wind turbine section to 365m height.
In brief
Liebherr LR 11350 crane lifts 826,733-pound wind turbine section to 365m height. Liebherr's LR 11350 crane erected the world's tallest wind turbine in Germany, reaching 365 meters. Originally reported by The Drive.
World's Tallest Wind Turbine
Liebherr's LR 11350 crane erected the world's tallest wind turbine in Germany.
Heaviest Component Lifted
The crane lifted an 826,733-pound turbine section measuring 131 feet tall.
Base Structure Requirements
1,873,910 pounds of ballast kept the crane stable during lifts.
Turbine Height Comparison
The structure reaches 365 meters, 50 feet short of matching the Empire State Building.
The takeaway
Liebherr's LR 11350 crane erected the world's tallest wind turbine in Germany, reaching 365 meters.
