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New ENERCON Lagerwey climbing crane

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In order to meet the international market demands for the constructionof the new EP3- and EP5-wind energy converter, ENERCON has enhanced the Lagerwey climbing crane.

The LCC140 was tailor-made for the construction of the new ENERCON wind turbine types. Conjointly with Lagerwey, ENERCON has developed a new holding concept in which the climbing crane encloses the Modular Steel Tower (MST) and can climb up to a hub height of 180 meters. This new holding concept not only reduces costs but also allows the crane to lift weights of up to 140 tons. The LCC140 reaches the hub heights required for the new wind turbines, where conventional cranes reach their limits.

The first prototype of the LCC140 is currently being built in Barneveld, Netherlands. The initial tests are scheduled for the first quarter of 2020.

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