Onshore wind crane and installation specialist Global Wind Projects has, along with sister company Global Crane Services, made a multi-million pound investment in buying a new Liebherr LG 1750 crane.
The 750-tonne lattice boom mobile crane, which boasts the flexibility of a 750-tonne crawler model combined with the mobility of a high-speed mobile unit – joins an existing LG 1750, along with a LR 1750, TC 2800 and over 60 telescope cranes ranging from 25 tonnes to 750 tonnes in the global fleet and will help service growing demand from the wind sector.
Expected to be predominantly deployed on onshore wind scopes of work, the dual branded LG 1750 will also support Global Crane Services with its heavy lifting requirements at its Port of Nigg base and across the UK and Ireland.
“The purchase of this new Liebherr LG 1750 doubles our capability for specific wind project requirements so it’s a hugely significant investment for the company,” said general manager Ryan Burke.
“The new crane has already been deployed to Ireland on its first job installing five onshore turbines for Nordex at ABO Wind Ireland’s Sheskin Wind Farm (pictured) in County Mayo and will then proceed to County Offaly to assist with the installation of 29 onshore turbines at SSE’s Yellow River Wind Farm in County Offaly.
“Having two LG 1750s in our fleet will help us meet the growing demand for our onshore wind crane and installation services and support the further growth of Global Wind Projects.”