Sarens launched the massive SGC-250 crane, the largest in its fleet and the mightiest in the world in both size and capacity. This crane has a maximum load moment of 250.000 metric tonnes, allowing it to lift an astonishing 5.000 tonnes.

Sep 12, 2019 · 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 ...

The SGC-250 was launched in 2018 and is still the largest land-based crane in the world. With a capacity of 250.000 Tm, it will be the biggest crane in the Sarens fleet. Also known as “Big Carl”, this crane is the third generation of the SGC series.

From the 1940’s when Sarens performed forestry work, to our first crawler and telescopic cranes in the 1950’s, to today, with the largest crane in the world, our SGC-250, our work history shows that we consistently and successfully respond to the diverse and specialized challenges of …

The largest crane in the world, the SGC-250, uses the power of high-strength steel to deliver unprecedented lifting capacity. 20 planes, 63 trains, 126 trucks, 1,408 elephants – the world’s …

Sep 16, 2019 · 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 ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Standing at an impressive maximum height of 250 meters and capable of lifting up to 5,000 tonnes —equivalent to lifting over 800 African elephants at once—Big Carl handles some of the heaviest and most complex construction tasks with ease.

SGC-250 led the pack with its launch as the world’s biggest land-based crane. Inaugurated in 2018, the SGC-250 was nicknamed the “Big Carl” after our director of technical solutions, Carl Sarens. It boasts a 5.000T lifting capacity and load moment of 250.000MT.

Discover the power of Sarens SGC-250, the world’s largest crane. In the world of heavy lifting and engineered transport, Sarens has established itself as a global leader.

November 2018: Sarens launched the massive SGC-250 crane, the largest in its fleet and the mightiest in the world in both size and capacity. This crane has a maximum load moment of 250.000 metric tonnes, allowing it to lift an astonishing 5.000 tonnes.