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Mammoet has successfully tested the SK6000, the world’s strongest land-based crane, for fully electric operations, confirming its zero-emission capability.
This breakthrough positions the SK6000 as a pivotal tool for reducing the environmental impact of large-scale projects while enhancing safety and efficiency.
The crane can now operate directly from grid power or, in remote locations lacking stable network access, via battery packs or hydrogen generators.
This flexibility ensures the SK6000 is suitable for diverse project environments, including construction, offshore wind, oil and gas and nuclear sectors.
Testing utilized two 600kWh Battery Boxes from power specialist Bredenoord, delivering a combined 1,200kWh, equivalent to the output of 20 electric cars. The system was integrated on-site within a single day, demonstrating minimal disruption to operations.
“Thanks to this test we can now say that the SK6000 operates fully zero-emissions on-site,” Niek Bezuijen, global sustainability advisor at Mammoet said.
“Electrification isn’t a matter for the future of heavy lifting – it is needed now, and through innovations like this Mammoet can help its customers lead on safety, efficiency, sustainability and cost.”
The SK6000’s electric capabilities also reduce noise, improving worksite communication and safety.
In sectors like nuclear energy, this noise reduction enhances safety protocols at complex sites. For offshore wind projects, the crane offers a fully electric marshalling service, and in oil and gas operations, it eliminates carbon emissions during the heaviest lifting scopes.
Powering options include plugging into a medium-voltage network or utilizing battery packs that recharge between lifts. In areas without grid access, hydrogen generators provide an alternative, enabling sustainable operations even in remote regions.
This innovation, partly funded by the Netherlands’ Subsidieregeling Schoon en Emissieloos Bouwmaterieel program, underscores Mammoet’s commitment to sustainable heavy lifting.
By integrating zero-emission technology into its operations, Mammoet continues to lead the industry toward a cleaner, safer and more efficient future.
