Belgium-based heavy lifting giant Sarens has unveiled the SGC-120/1, a powerfully upgraded crane that matches the lifting capacity of its larger cousin, the SGC-140, while retaining the familiar design and operational footprint of the SGC-120.
It’s not often a crane gets a quiet upgrade with such a significant punch. But that’s what Sarens has pulled off with the SGC-120/1. By reinforcing key structural components, the engineering team has effectively boosted the crane’s performance, bringing it toe-to-toe with the SGC-140 in terms of capacity—without changing the compact, mobile, and easy-to-deploy nature of the original SGC-120.
This isn’t about reinventing the wheel. It’s about making the wheel stronger, without adding more weight or slowing it down. The SGC-120/1 doesn’t ask for more time, more transport, or more space. It arrives, assembles, and lifts just like its predecessor—but can now handle heavier, more demanding loads across sectors like offshore wind, petrochemical, nuclear, and large infrastructure projects.
For companies working in tight project sites where every square meter counts, keeping the crane footprint minimal while amping up capacity is a win. That’s where this crane fits in—heavyweight performance in a leaner, smarter frame. It’s tailored for modern logistics realities, where setup time, crew availability, and site constraints demand efficient solutions without compromising on safety or performance.
From a technical standpoint, it’s a calculated move. By enhancing the crane’s structure without changing its transport methodology or assembly schedule, Sarens offers a seamless transition for clients already familiar with the SGC-120 or SGC-140 models. It’s plug-and-play, just with a stronger lift chart.
The rollout of the SGC-120/1 comes at a time when the industry is hungry for flexible, high-capacity lifting solutions that don’t come with the baggage of additional cost or complexity. And while Sarens has kept specifics on the debut project under wraps, expectations are already high across the breakbulk and project cargo communities.
The SGC-120/1 isn’t about dramatic transformation. It’s about solid evolution—meeting the industry’s rising demands while staying grounded in proven engineering.
