# Mega Crane Builds World's Tallest Wind Turbine

> Liebherr LR 11350 crane lifts 826,733-pound wind turbine section to 365m height.
- Title: Mega Crane Builds World's Tallest Wind Turbine · The Drive
- Summary: Liebherr LR 11350 crane lifts 826,733-pound wind turbine section to 365m height.
- Keywords: liebherr, wind turbine, crane, germany, 365 meters, 826733 pounds, The Drive
- Source: The Drive — https://thedrive.com/news/get-a-load-of-this-mega-crane-that-built-the-worlds-tallest-wind-turbine
- Author: Caleb Jacobs
- Published: 2026-11-06T17:55:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: liebherr, wind turbine, crane, germany, 365 meters, 826733 pounds, cars, technology
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Liebherr's LR 11350 crane erected the world's tallest wind turbine in Germany, reaching 365 meters.