Liebherr LG 1750 Joins Global Wind Projects Fleet to Support UK and Ireland Onshore Wind Demand
- Meagan Wood
- Sep 20, 2023
- 4 min read
Updated: Jan 14
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UK onshore wind specialist Global Wind Projects, alongside sister company Global Crane Services, has made a multi-million-pound investment in a new Liebherr LG 1750 lattice boom mobile crane. The 750-tonne crane will support growing demand for onshore wind turbine installation across the UK and Ireland, with its first deployments already underway on Nordex wind farm projects in Ireland.
New Liebherr LG 1750 expands Global Wind Projects lifting capability
Leading UK provider of onshore wind crane and installation services, Global Wind Projects, has taken delivery of a state-of-the-art Liebherr LG 1750. The investment was made jointly with sister company Global Crane Services and represents a significant expansion of the group’s heavy lift crane fleet.
The LG 1750 combines the lifting performance of a 750-tonne crawler crane with the mobility of a high-speed mobile crane, making it well suited to onshore wind projects requiring frequent site moves and high hook heights.
The crane joins an existing LG 1750, along with a Liebherr LR 1750, TC 2800, and more than 60 telescopic cranes ranging from 25 tonnes to 750 tonnes across the Global fleet.
Onshore wind deployment across UK and Ireland
The dual-branded Liebherr LG 1750 will be predominantly deployed by Global Wind Projects on onshore wind installation scopes, while also supporting Global Crane Services with heavy lifting operations at its Port of Nigg base and across the wider UK and Ireland.
According to Ryan Burke, the addition of the crane significantly strengthens the company’s ability to service wind projects.
“The purchase of this new LG 1750 doubles our capability for specific wind project requirements, so it’s a hugely significant investment for the company,” Burke said.
First projects completed and underway in Ireland
The new LG 1750 has already completed its first deployment in Ireland, where it was used to install five onshore wind turbines for Nordex at ABO Wind Ireland’s Sheskin Wind Farm in County Mayo.
Following this project, the crane will move to County Offaly, where it will assist with the installation of 29 onshore wind turbines at SSE’s Yellow River Wind Farm.
Burke noted that the addition of a second LG 1750 will allow the company to respond more effectively to increasing demand across the onshore wind sector.
Rapid growth in wind installation services
Founded in April 2021 by Global Port Services part of the Global Energy Group—Global Wind Projects has experienced rapid growth, establishing itself as a key partner for major contractors in the renewables sector.
The company has secured repeat work with UK onshore wind clients and delivered installation and mechanical and electrical (M&E) completion services for Nordex across wind farms in Galway, Mayo, and Offaly.
Its first Irish contract saw Global Wind Projects install 19 Nordex N149 turbines at the 101 MW Ardderroo Wind Farm in County Galway, with works completed following a December 2022 start.
Expanding into offshore wind pre-assembly
In addition to onshore work, Global Wind Projects has secured its first offshore wind pre-assembly contract with Siemens Gamesa for the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Farm.
Under the contract, the company will provide cranes, installation personnel, and ground transport for the pre-assembly of 54 offshore wind turbine towers, further expanding its role across the wind energy value chain.
Liebherr partnership supports fleet expansion
Commenting on the delivery, Lyle Sibbald, Liebherr Sales Manager, highlighted the long-standing relationship between Liebherr and Global Port Services.
“The LG 1750 is recognised as one of the most versatile and productive heavy cranes on the market and will play a vital role in Global Wind Projects’ wind farm work, as well as Global Crane Services’ heavy lifting projects,” Sibbald said.
About Global Wind Projects
Global Wind Projects is a UK-based provider of onshore and offshore wind crane and installation services, operating across the UK and Ireland. Established to support rapid growth in the wind energy sector, the company delivers turbine installation, M&E completion, and crane solutions for wind farm developers and turbine manufacturers.
The business operates in conjunction with Global Crane Services and parent company Global Port Services, providing integrated crane and installation packages supported by experienced personnel and a modern fleet of heavy lift cranes.
About Liebherr
Liebherr manufactures a wide range of mobile cranes, crawler cranes, and heavy lifting solutions for construction, wind energy, and industrial applications worldwide. The LG lattice boom mobile crane series combines high lifting capacity with road mobility, supporting demanding wind turbine installation projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What crane did Global Wind Projects purchase?
The company invested in a Liebherr LG 1750, a 750-tonne lattice boom mobile crane.
What makes the LG 1750 suitable for wind projects?
The LG 1750 combines crawler-level lifting capacity with mobile crane mobility, making it well suited to onshore wind turbine installation.
Where will the crane be deployed?
The crane will operate across UK and Ireland onshore wind projects, with initial deployments in County Mayo and County Offaly in Ireland.
Which turbines were installed on the first project?
The crane installed Nordex turbines at ABO Wind Ireland’s Sheskin Wind Farm.
Who owns Global Wind Projects?
Global Wind Projects is a division of Global Port Services, part of the Global Energy Group.
