Leavitt Cranes has supplied a North American wind farm with a Kroll tower crane. This unit is the only Kroll tower crane currently in use on a wind farm to construct turbines in North America.

By providing this unit, Leavitt Cranes aims to showcase the benefits of tower cranes in the wind turbine industry. We also aim to reveal the benefits of Kroll’s wind turbine solutions, and how they can be used for future projects in the energy sector.

About Kroll Cranes

Kroll has been providing operations with high-quality hammerhead, flat top, and luffing jib tower cranes for over 60 years. Distributed to over 40 countries worldwide, their tower cranes are renowned for their reliability and performance. Their vast crane lineup allows them to provide comprehensive solutions for every application. For wind turbine applications, their tower cranes offer the following benefits:

• Fully operational in wind speeds up to 15-20 metres per second.
• Capable of lifting a nacelle up to 167m high without tying into the turbine tower.
• 3.3m wide loads allows for much easier transport.
• Fast cycle time (1.5 wind turbines per week, per crane).
• Ideal for logistically difficult job sites due to the ability to split the crane into sections. These sections can also be transported via standard trailers.

About Leavitt Cranes

As a leading Crane dealer, Leavitt Cranes supports various industries around the world with our extensive selection of cranes. Our inventory features flat top, hammerhead and luffing jib tower cranes alongside self-erecting and crawler models. In addition to our selection of new cranes, we offer a wide variety of rentals, repair/maintenance services, parts, and training support for every crane in our lineup. With industry leading brands such as Kroll, Jekko, Potain, Smartlift, and Spydercrane, we can provide solutions for a variety of applications including the wind industry. For more information on Leavitt Cranes and our wind turbine solutions, contact us today!