Faymonville Transport Systems Support Blade Delivery at South Korea’s Uiseong Hwanghaksan Wind Farm
- Meagan Wood
- Mar 5
- 4 min read
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Faymonville Group transport solutions are playing a key role in the Uiseong Hwanghaksan Onshore Wind Farm Project in South Korea, where WingMAX trailers and the Cometto BladeMAX1000 blade lifter are being used to transport and install 85-metre wind turbine blades. The logistics operation supports the installation of 15 Siemens Gamesa 6.6 MW turbines, which will generate approximately 146,000 MWh of renewable energy annually once operational in 2026.
Faymonville Systems Enable Wind Turbine Blade Transport in Korea
Specialised heavy transport equipment from Faymonville Group is supporting blade logistics for the Uiseong Hwanghaksan Onshore Wind Farm Project in Uiseong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.
The project is one of the largest onshore wind developments in the country and will feature 15 Siemens Gamesa wind turbines, each with a capacity of 6.6 MW.
The turbines are designed with:
Rotor diameters of up to 170 metres
Tower heights of approximately 180 metres
Once completed, the wind farm is expected to generate around 146,000 MWh of electricity annually, providing renewable power for more than 40,000 households.
Commercial operations are scheduled to begin in May 2026.
Transporting 85-Metre Wind Turbine Blades
One of the most technically challenging aspects of the project has been the transport of large turbine blades measuring 85 metres in length and weighing approximately 28 tonnes.
South Korean heavy transport specialist Anjeon Enterprise Co., Ltd. developed a two-phase logistics strategy to safely move the blades across mountainous terrain.
The transport solution combines:
Faymonville WingMAX flatbed trailers
Cometto BladeMAX1000 blade lifters mounted on SPMTs
This coordinated approach allows oversized turbine blades to be transported efficiently through narrow roads and steep gradients.
WingMAX Trailers Handle Initial Transport Phase
In the first phase of the transport operation, three-axle WingMAX trailers are used to move turbine blades from the port and staging areas to an intermediate logistics location.
The trailers are equipped with features designed for difficult terrain, including:
Pendle axle suspension for improved manoeuvrability
Hydraulically adjustable gooseneck for improved load positioning
Enhanced stability on mountain roads and narrow village routes
These capabilities allow the large blades to be transported safely along forested routes and constrained roadways leading toward the wind farm site.
BladeMAX1000 Enables Final Site Delivery
During the second transport phase, the blades are transferred to the Cometto BladeMAX1000, mounted on self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs).
The BladeMAX1000 is designed to handle large wind turbine blades and is considered one of the most powerful blade lifters available.
The system allows blades to be:
Elevated up to 60 degrees
Rotated 360 degrees
This capability is essential for navigating the final 15-kilometre route to the wind farm, which includes gradients of up to 11 percent and several tight curves.
Stability Control Enhances Operational Safety
The transport operation is supported by Cometto’s patented Stability Control System, which helps maintain load stability and precision handling during transport.
The combined use of WingMAX trailers and BladeMAX1000 lifting systems has enabled precise blade handling across challenging terrain.
According to project partners, the integrated transport approach has delivered high operational safety and efficiency, reinforcing the capabilities of Anjeon Enterprise in managing complex wind turbine logistics projects.
Supporting Renewable Energy Infrastructure
Large-scale wind projects increasingly require specialised transport solutions capable of handling extremely long turbine blades and heavy components.
Transport systems such as WingMAX trailers and BladeMAX blade lifters allow logistics providers to move oversized wind turbine components across mountainous regions and remote infrastructure corridors.
The successful transport of the blades at the Uiseong Hwanghaksan wind project highlights the importance of specialised heavy transport equipment in supporting the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure worldwide.
About Faymonville Group
Faymonville Group is a global manufacturer of specialised transport equipment for heavy haulage and oversized loads. The company produces transport solutions under several brands including Faymonville, Max Trailer, Cometto and Morello.
These systems are widely used in sectors such as renewable energy, heavy industry, infrastructure and construction.
Website: https://www.faymonville.com
About Cometto
Cometto, part of the Faymonville Group, is a manufacturer of self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs) and specialised heavy transport systems used in industrial, infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
The company’s transport solutions enable the movement of large and complex loads within factories, construction sites and energy projects worldwide.
Website: https://www.cometto.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What transport systems were used for the Uiseong Hwanghaksan wind project?
The project used Faymonville WingMAX trailers and the Cometto BladeMAX1000 blade lifter mounted on SPMTs to transport wind turbine blades.
How large are the turbine blades being transported?
Each blade measures approximately 85 metres in length and weighs around 28 tonnes.
How many turbines are being installed at the wind farm?
The project includes 15 Siemens Gamesa wind turbines, each with a capacity of 6.6 MW.
What is the expected energy output of the wind farm?
The wind farm is expected to generate around 146,000 MWh of electricity annually, enough to supply more than 40,000 households.
When will the wind farm begin commercial operations?
Commercial operation of the wind farm is expected to begin in May 2026.
