25.08.2015

First Wolff 700 in USA

Maxim Crane Works has taken delivery and installed the first Wolffkran 700 B luffing jib crane in the USA on a project in San Francisco, California.

The crane will help build a new 244 metre tower at 181 Fremont Street, being constructed by Level 10 Construction.
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The first Wolff 700B in the USA is erected in San Francisco

The fully electric crane has a maximum lifting capacity of 50 tonnes in three fall operation and can handle up to 16.5 tonnes on its jib tip at a radius of 50 metres.

The heaviest lift on the site will be a mega support column weighing 45 tonnes which will need to be lifted at a radius of 14 metres. In spite of its lifting capabilities, the crane stands on a relatively slim 2.1 x 2.1 metre tower. The crane will climb with the building to a total height of 233 metres, with 23 tower sections, tied to the structure in 10 spots.
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The 700B will climb externally to 233 metres using 23 tower sections and 10 tie-in points - compact dimensions and quiet operation make it ideal for the downtown site