The Herculean Task of Transporting a 390 Ton Generator

🚚Transporting a 390-ton generator requires a self-propelled modular transporter and constant modification of the transportation structure.

🌉Navigating narrow roads, bridges, and curves is a major challenge during the transport.

🛣️The transport route includes small winding country roads, villages, and a 12% slope.

⏰Time is a critical factor, as the necessary permits for the transport are only valid for 10 days.

🌊Due to low water levels, unloading the generator from the pontoon is a challenging task.

What is the size of the generator being transported?

—The stator alone weighs 390 tons and has a length of 40 meters, with a height and width exceeding 4 meters.

What is the purpose of the self-propelled modular transporter?

—The self-propelled modular transporter is used to move the generator and allows for individual control of each axle.

What are the challenges during the transport?

—Challenges include navigating narrow roads, bridges, and curves, as well as dealing with time constraints and low water levels during unloading.

How long is the transport route?

—The transport route covers a distance of 120 kilometers, including small winding country roads, villages, and a 12% slope.

What is the importance of load compensation during the roll-off phase?

—Load compensation is necessary to ensure the stability and safety of the transport by distributing the weight evenly and preventing the generator from tipping.

00:03Introduction to the challenging task of transporting a 390-ton generator.

01:08The location and dimensions of the generator, as well as the difficulties it poses for transportation.

02:59The starting point of the transport journey and the challenges faced in the initial stages.

09:30The difficulties of transporting the generator over narrow roads and through steep curves.

13:10The transport continues on a pontoon, facing further challenges due to low water levels.