Recently, the world's tallest and largest wind turbine tower crane—ZOOMLION's LW3600-240NB—was officially launched at the Changde Tower Crane Intelligent Factory. With a maximum lifting height exceeding 241 meters and a maximum lifting capacity of 240 tons—equivalent to hoisting 200 cars to the height of an 80-story building—this equipment sets a new industry record. It marks a breakthrough in the field of high-tower, large-megawatt wind turbine installation and showcases ZOOMLION's leading capabilities in providing comprehensive tower crane solutions for wind turbine erection.

Record-Breaking Debut: World's Tallest and Heaviest Wind Turbine Crane Makes Grand Appearance

On launch day, representatives from wind power, energy, construction, and hoisting sectors joined industry experts at the event. At 11:08 AM, following the activation command, a 300-ton weight was smoothly lifted via ground-based remote control, marking the LW3600-240NB's successful debut and fully demonstrating its exceptional performance and stability.

Developed for the ultra-tall nacelle and large-megawatt wind turbine market, this model offers six key advantages: superior lifting capacity, minimal site requirements, low ground bearing capacity demands, high wind resistance, leading hoisting efficiency, and rapid installation and relocation. With a footprint of just 35m × 55m and ground bearing capacity requirements as low as 0.18 MPa, it effectively addresses industry trends of continuously increasing single-unit capacities for large wind turbines and increasingly complex construction conditions. It is also suitable for diverse engineering scenarios including bridges, civil construction, nuclear power, thermal power, and chemical plants.

Technology Upgrades: Building a High-Standard Safety System

In the wind tower crane sector, ZOOMLION continues to set new heights. Since launching the world's largest wind tower crane in 2021, the company has pursued relentless innovation: introducing the world's tallest wind tower crane LW2800A-200NA in 2025, and now unveiling the LW3600-240NB, achieving comprehensive enhancements in lifting height, technical capabilities, and safety performance.

Leveraging years of technological accumulation, ZOOMLION has established a comprehensive safety technology system for wind turbine cranes. The equipment features a low load factor design to enhance hoisting stability; a high-strength forged bearing block connection with circular tenons reduces wind resistance and increases overall rigidity, withstanding Category 10 winds; dual-cylinder synchronous jacking technology significantly improves jacking safety; and the ETI digital intelligence control system enables full-process smart management, ensuring safe operation throughout the equipment's lifecycle.

Delivering Comprehensive Tower Crane Solutions to Drive Industry Synergy

At the launch event, ZOOMLION also unveiled its integrated tower crane solutions for ultra-large wind turbines and mixed-tower scenarios. By combining multiple cranes with shared foundation designs, these solutions establish efficient assembly line hoisting models capable of installing turbines exceeding 10 MW capacity and hub heights over 200 meters.

During the strategic partnership signing ceremony, ZOOMLION collaborated with industry partners including Shanghai Fengling New Energy Co., Ltd., Guangdong Liangjian Engineering Equipment Service Co., Ltd., Shanghai Pangyuan Machinery Rental Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Zhongcheng Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., and Zhengzhou Xianglong Construction Machinery Rental Co., Ltd. The parties will establish new standards and models for wind turbine installation construction, driving coordinated development across the industrial chain.

With 70 years of deep expertise in construction cranes, ZOOMLION remains steadfastly customer-centric, pursuing a development path defined by “high-end, intelligent, and green” solutions. Through continuous innovation, the company has launched multiple record-breaking products, delivering efficient and reliable solutions for global engineering projects. With the introduction of the LW3600-240NB, ZOOMLION continues to set new industry benchmarks, injecting robust momentum into the high-quality development of the wind power sector and the achievement of China's dual carbon goals.