Baumann continues to bolster its heavy transport capabilities with the addition of a new 450-ton Greiner girder bridge, enhancing its fleet of large-scale transport equipment.
Faced with aging infrastructure and stringent transport permit regulations, innovative solutions are crucial for reducing axle loads and overall weight. Baumann, in collaboration with Greiner Heavy Engineering, has addressed these challenges by introducing a newly designed girder bridge that combines lightweight engineering with advanced functionality.
Sabine Baumann highlights the significance of this development: “Our long-standing partnership with Greiner GmbH has been instrumental in creating the new 450-ton girder bridge. The increasing weight of transformers amid declining infrastructure necessitated this innovation. The new bridge has already surpassed our expectations in demand and will see extensive use across Europe in the coming year.”
The new girder bridge features several enhancements over previous models. A key innovation is the improved side sliding extension, now available with multiple folding options for greater flexibility. Components like the empty travel device and the modular, variable-length load distributor can be removed to further reduce weight. Structural adaptations to the scissor lifting element also contribute to the overall weight reduction. The bridge can be raised up to 2,500 mm below the girder’s bottom edge, ensuring it meets diverse transport requirements.
This latest addition rounds out Baumann’s upper-class girder bridge fleet, which already includes 150-ton and 350-ton variants from Greiner. Combined with Baumann’s modern Goldhofer THP/FT and THP/SL-L platform trailers, the new girder bridge enhances their transport solutions, supporting the ongoing energy transition.
The new bridge underwent a successful overload test at Baumann’s facility at the end of August 2024, demonstrating its capabilities and reliability. The successful load test was celebrated by Baumann’s team, marking a significant milestone in their continued innovation and excellence in heavy transport.
