UK-based heavy transport specialist Collett & Sons Ltd has expanded its wind turbine logistics capabilities with the addition of a second Goldhofer FTV850 blade lifter, aimed at improving the transport of next-generation turbine components.
The newly acquired equipment includes an 850 tonne-metre lifting module, eight-axle split lines, six driven axle lines, and a 530BHP ADDRIVE 2.0 power pack. The system enables full 360-degree rotation and blade inclinations between 0 and 60 degrees, allowing operators to adapt to varying terrain, wind conditions and infrastructure constraints.
The blade lifter is capable of transporting blades up to 100 metres in length, aligning with the requirements of increasingly larger wind turbines. The split axle lines can be adjusted from 3 to 4 metres wide to improve load stability and weight distribution, while the powered axles provide additional traction and manoeuvrability.
Collett plans to deploy the new unit in February 2026 to support turbine deliveries to the 308-megawatt Sanquhar II wind farm, a project located across Dumfries & Galloway and East Ayrshire.
According to the company, both blade lifters will be operated in convoy for the duration of the project to ensure safe and efficient delivery of components.
“With the arrival of our second Blade Lifter, we’re able to transport larger turbine blades more efficiently and safely than ever before,” said Jack Collett, Renewables Director at Collett & Sons Ltd. “Operating both trailers together provides the flexibility and capacity our clients need on complex renewable energy projects.”
The Sanquhar II wind farm is expected to play a significant role in Scotland’s renewable energy generation once operational.
