XCMG crane installs highest impeller on wind farm

The XCA1600 is the world?s first wheeled crane capable of installing impellers at the height of 140 m. The assembled impeller had a diameter of 141 m and weighed nearly 90 tons; the crane lifted and docked the impeller in only 40 minute while engineers spent another 90 minute to fasten all 80 bolts.

?China has the greatest number of wind farm installations. The 1,600-ton all-terrain crane, designed for projects at height has not only overcome many construction challenges with world-leading technology and strong quality, but it has also now made its name with this new record-breaking project complete as China leading crane technology and quality,? said Jianzhong Sun, Vice President of XCMG and the General Manager of XCMG Crane Business Division. ?XCMG?s goal is to create ?Advanced and Endurable? wind power equipment best suited to the different geological and weather conditions of various projects, and bring new solutions that aid the development of the wind power industry,? Sun said.

Over the years, XCMG has dedicated significant investment into the wind power sector, resulting in the fast development of Chinese wind power installations supported by cutting-edge technologies, advanced manufacturing and a comprehensive industrial database to support R&D.