Baldwins Crane Hire (Large Crawler Cranes, e.g., Terex CC2800-1) at UK Offshore Wind Projects
Various UK Offshore Wind Farms (e.g., Hornsea, Triton Knoll, Moray East) · Ongoing (Baldwins actively involved in renewable energy sector)
The judgement call
Account-gated at launchBaldwins Crane Hire is a significant provider of heavy lifting services to the UK's rapidly expanding offshore wind sector. Their fleet of large crawler cranes, including models like the Terex CC2800-1, is essential for the installation of wind turbine components and foundations. Their expertise in this sector is critical for the successful and safe development of renewable energy infrastructure, contributing to the UK's energy transition goals.
Key engineering challenges
Lifting and positioning massive wind turbine components (nacelles, blades, tower sections) in challenging offshore environments. - Operating large crawler cranes on land for pre-assembly and port logistics, and sometimes on jack-up vessels for offshore installation. - Managing complex lift plans under variable weather conditions and strict safety regulations.
Project facts
- Client / owner
- Various offshore wind farm developers (e.g., Ørsted, RWE, SSE Renewables)
- Lead contractor
- Baldwins Crane Hire (for lifting services), various main contractors for offshore wind farms.
- Lead designers
- Terex (for CC2800-1), Liebherr, Demag (for other large crawler cranes)
- Project type
- new build
- Scale
- Lifting capacity: up to 600t for CC2800-1 (Baldwins fleet up to 1200t); used for turbine component erection, foundation installation.
- Disciplines
- civil; structural; mechanical; marine engineering; renewable energy
- Standards & frameworks
- LOLER, PUWER, relevant marine and offshore safety regulations, CDM Regulations.
Sources: Baldwins Crane Hire (https://baldwinscranehire.co.uk/sectors/renewable-energy-power-generation/) - Cranes Today Magazine (https://www.cranestodaymagazine.com/news/renewables-sector-drives-investment-campaign-for-baldwins-11023093/) - Terex (General CC2800-1 information: https://www.terex.com/cranes/en/products/crawler-cranes/cc-2800-1)