World’s largest crane goes on show at Hinkley Point C
The Sarens SGC-250 in numbers
“Big Carl” is the biggest land-based crane in the world Capable of lifting 5,000 tonnes at a radius of 40m 250m tall in its tallest configuration Supported by 52 counterweight containers - weighing 100 tonnes each Powered by 12 engines Runs on 96 individual wheels as it travels between 3 different lift locations Will lift over 700 pieces of prefabrication including the heaviest components for the reactor buildings