Views of 'Big Carl', the world's largest crane

The video tutorial discusses a crane used at Hinckley, highlighting its dimensions, lifting capacity, and the ballast system. The crane can reach a height of 250 meters and stretch to 275 meters. It can lift up to 5000 tons, supported by 52 sand-filled shipping containers as ballast. The crane is transported in 250 loads from Belgium to Somerset and is expected to be operational by 2025.

What is the maximum height the crane can reach?

• 300 meters

• 275 meters

• 250 meters

• 180 meters

How much weight can the crane lift?

• 6000 tons

• 5000 tons

• 4000 tons

• 3000 tons

What is used as ballast for the crane?

• Steel plates

• Water tanks

• Shipping containers filled with sand

• Concrete blocks

How many loads are required to transport the crane?

• 200 loads

• 150 loads

• 250 loads

• 300 loads

By what year is the crane expected to be operational?

• 2026

• 2025

• 2024

• 2023