Sarens LG 1750 Crane for Heavy Lifting Operations in the UK (Inferred at Sizewell C Preparatory Works)
UK-wide (with potential deployment at Sizewell C, Suffolk, UK) · Ongoing (LG 1750 is a current model, Sizewell C preparatory works are ongoing)
The judgement call
Account-gated at launchSarens is a global leader in heavy lifting and engineered transport, and the Liebherr LG 1750 is a powerful lattice boom mobile crane in their fleet, often used for wind farm construction and other large-scale projects. While direct, citable evidence of an LG 1750 specifically at Sizewell C preparatory works is not readily available in public search results, the scale and nature of Sizewell C (a new nuclear power station) would necessitate the use of such heavy lifting equipment. Sarens' involvement in other major UK projects and their ownership of LG 1750 cranes make their deployment at Sizewell C highly probable for various heavy lifting tasks during the preparatory and construction phases.
Key engineering challenges
Executing complex heavy lifts for large infrastructure components. - Operating safely and efficiently in demanding construction environments. - Developing precise lift plans for critical components.
Project facts
- Client / owner
- Sarens (as owner/operator), various clients for heavy lifting projects (e.g., EDF Energy for Sizewell C).
- Lead contractor
- Sarens
- Lead designers
- Liebherr (for LG 1750)
- Project type
- new build | upgrade
- Scale
- Lifting capacity: 750 tonnes (LG 1750 SX); used for wind projects and heavy-duty applications.
- Disciplines
- civil; structural; mechanical; nuclear engineering; logistics
- Standards & frameworks
- LOLER, PUWER, nuclear safety regulations, CDM Regulations.
Sources: Sarens.com (https://www.sarens.com/about/news/sarens-announces-two-new-crane-purchases.htm) - Sarens.com (LG 1750 specifications: https://www.sarens.com/media/catalog/LiebherrLG1750/LG1750.pdf) - Sizewell C project information (e.g., SizewellC.com, New Civil Engineer articles on preparatory works)