Zoomlion's ZCC9800W crane advances Morocco stadium construction
The ZCC9800W, a high-capacity crawler crane, has been selected as the primary hoisting solution at the site.
Its deployment is stated to be significantly advancing the structural assembly work for the stadium's main framework, with construction teams acknowledging its lifting capacity, precision control systems, and reliability under load.
After the completion of hoisting operations at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, the ZCC9800W will be shifted to the Grand Stade Hassan II Stadium site in Benslimane, Morocco.
The ZCC9800W is claimed to be utilised across various complex operating environments, including wind turbine installation, petrochemical construction, and large-scale infrastructure works.
It is said to have maintained stable and efficient performance in extreme conditions, from -40°C temperatures in Inner Mongolia to wind speeds exceeding 8m/s in Vietnam, ensuring precise load handling and operational safety.
In European projects, the ZCC9800W has met advanced operational and certification standards, providing a competitive heavy-lift solution for advanced economies, states Zoomlion.
Zoomlion, founded in 1992, is a manufacturer of construction machinery and provides integrated lifting solutions for infrastructure development in more than 170 countries.
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