{"id":12261,"date":"2026-09-21T12:40:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T12:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruthmann.de\/woerle-is-relying-on-five-ruthmann-steiger-units-for-the-construction-of-the-worlds-tallest-wind-turbine\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T09:17:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T09:17:52","slug":"woerle-is-relying-on-five-ruthmann-steiger-units-for-the-construction-of-the-worlds-tallest-wind-turbine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ruthmann.de\/en\/woerle-is-relying-on-five-ruthmann-steiger-units-for-the-construction-of-the-worlds-tallest-wind-turbine\/","title":{"rendered":"W\u00f6rle is relying on five RUTHMANN STEIGER\u00ae units for the construction of the world’s tallest wind turbine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As the world\u2019s tallest wind turbine takes shape in Schipkau (Brandenburg), extraordinary solutions are required. For work on the GICON high-altitude wind tower, W\u00f6rle GmbH<\/strong> is relying on RUTHMANN\u2019s largest truck-mounted aerial work platforms. In addition to its own RUTHMANN STEIGER\u00ae T 1000 HF<\/strong> and T 700 HF<\/strong> units, W\u00f6rle has leased three additional large-scale machines. This means that a total of five RUTHMANN STEIGER\u00ae units with working heights ranging from 70 to 100 meters<\/strong> are currently in operation simultaneously on the construction site. <\/p>\n\n

Once completed, the GICON high-altitude wind tower will reach a total height of up to 365 meters<\/strong> and is considered a groundbreaking project for wind energy. With a hub height of 300 meters, the turbine harnesses stronger high-altitude winds and is expected to generate more than twice as much energy as conventional wind turbines. Upon completion, it will be the tallest wind turbine in the world and the second-tallest structure in Germany. <\/p>\n\n

W\u00f6rle Consolidates Five Large Machines on a Construction Site<\/h3>\n\n
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To carry out the demanding work on the steel truss tower, W\u00f6rle GmbH relies on its own heavy-duty equipment\u2014the RUTHMANN STEIGER\u00ae T 1000 HF<\/strong> and a T 700 HF<\/strong>. In addition, the company has rented three more RUTHMANN heavy-duty machines from its partner network: two RUTHMANN STEIGER\u00ae T 900 HF <\/strong>units \u2014 <\/strong>provided by Oswalds Verhuur<\/strong> from the Netherlands and St\u00fctzle Sp\u00e4th<\/strong> from Ulm\u2014and another T 700 HF<\/strong> from Oswalds Verhuur. <\/p>\n\n

This exceptional fleet size is also made possible by W\u00f6rle GmbH\u2019s membership in the PartnerLIFT consortium<\/strong>. Through this strong network of specialized aerial work platform rental companies, the additional large RUTHMANN units were made available at short notice and precisely tailored to the needs of this demanding project. <\/p>\n\n

It is no coincidence that W\u00f6rle relies exclusively on RUTHMANN heavy equipment for this extraordinary project. The consistent operating philosophy, the machines\u2019 high performance, and the close collaboration within the partner network enable efficient and flexible operation even under the most demanding conditions. <\/p>\n\n

\u201cOnce Germany\u2019s largest crawler crane has lifted the next section of the mast, we\u2019ll be here with the largest truck-mounted aerial work platforms,\u201d explains Felix W\u00f6rle<\/strong>, managing director of W\u00f6rle GmbH. \u201cIt\u2019s an honor for us to be part of this world record in the energy transition and, above all, in wind technology. This project simply requires large machines and large truck-mounted aerial work platforms\u2014and we are clearly the right partner for the job.\u201d <\/p>\n\n

One T 1000 HF replaces another large machine<\/h3>\n\n
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The RUTHMANN STEIGER\u00ae T 1000 HF\u2019s performance is particularly impressive when maneuvering around the tower.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cBy using the RUTHMANN STEIGER\u00ae T 1000 HF, we\u2019re able to eliminate the need for an entire large piece of equipment here. We need to be able to reach all four corners of the mast, which is already 88 meters high. Two RUTHMANN STEIGER\u00ae T 900 HF units are positioned at two corners each, while I can cover the other two corners on my own with the T 1000 HF.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

With its combination of a 100-meter working height and an exceptional lateral reach of up to 39 m, the T 1000 HF can access areas that would otherwise require an additional large-capacity work platform. This reduces the space required on the construction site, simplifies logistics, and at the same time increases work efficiency. <\/p>\n\n

A Partnership to Tackle the Biggest Challenges<\/h3>\n\n
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Felix and J\u00f6rg W\u00f6rle in front of their Ruthmann Steiger T 1000 HF<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

W\u00f6rle GmbH has been a loyal RUTHMANN customer for many years and relies exclusively on aerial work platforms from the Gescher-based manufacturer for its fleet. With the acquisition of the STEIGER\u00ae T 1000 HF, the company recently made the move into RUTHMANN\u2019s heavy-duty equipment class. The fact that the platform is already in use today on one of Europe\u2019s most spectacular wind energy projects underscores W\u00f6rle\u2019s high standard of being able to offer its customers the right solution even for extraordinary challenges. <\/p>\n\n

At the same time, the project highlights the added value provided by the strong network centered around PartnerLIFT and RUTHMANN. When individual machines are not sufficient, long-standing partners can quickly provide additional large-scale equipment with identical technology and operating systems. This creates a fleet capable of reliably handling even extraordinary challenges, such as the construction of the world\u2019s tallest wind turbine. <\/p>\n\n

The project in Schipkau impressively demonstrates what is possible through a close partnership and a strong network. Together with the RUTHMANN STEIGER\u00ae units leased from Oswalds Verhuur and St\u00fctzle Sp\u00e4th, W\u00f6rle is bringing a total of five large machines to the construction site. The result is a fleet capable of meeting the extraordinary demands of constructing the world\u2019s tallest wind turbine\u2014and impressively demonstrating the capabilities of modern RUTHMANN aerial access technology. <\/p>\n\n

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From left to right: Felix and J\u00f6rg W\u00f6rle in front of their Ruthmann Steiger\u00ae T 1000 HF<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A RUTHMANN STEIGER\u00ae T 1000 HF from W\u00f6rle during the construction of the GICON high-altitude wind tower in Schipkau. In the background: two RUTHMANN STEIGER\u00ae T 900 HFs <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Two RUTHMANN STEIGER\u00ae T 900 HF units and one RUTHMANN STEIGER\u00ae T 100 HF unit join forces.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Construction site of the world’s largest wind turbine, featuring five Ruthmann aerial work platforms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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As the world\u2019s tallest wind turbine takes shape in Schipkau (Brandenburg), extraordinary solutions are required. For work on the GICON high-altitude wind tower, W\u00f6rle GmbH is relying on RUTHMANN\u2019s largest truck-mounted aerial work platforms. In addition to its own RUTHMANN STEIGER\u00ae T 1000 HF and T 700 HF units, W\u00f6rle has leased three additional large-scale […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11805,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[159],"tags":[190,168],"class_list":["post-12261","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-ruthmann","tag-steiger"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruthmann.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12261","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruthmann.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruthmann.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruthmann.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruthmann.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12261"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ruthmann.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12261\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12268,"href":"https:\/\/ruthmann.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12261\/revisions\/12268"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruthmann.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11805"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruthmann.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12261"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruthmann.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12261"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruthmann.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12261"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}