Montageeber, Observation tower and crane in Eberswalde, Germany.
Montageeber is a steel crane structure standing 58 meters tall with a lattice frame system of welded steel profiles. The construction was designed to handle varying load capacities and reach distances, displaying its engineering complexity throughout.
This facility was built in 1954 as the first model of a crane series used for assembling and disassembling port cranes. It operated at Kranbau Eberswalde until 1990, when it became preserved as an industrial monument.
This structure shows how local craftspeople and engineers developed and used advanced crane technology in Eberswalde. You can see the technical solutions that workers employed during assembly and operation.
The lift to the 30 meter observation platform offers views of the surrounding landscape and the Berlin Television Tower is visible in the distance on clear days. The best time to visit is during good weather when visibility extends the furthest.
The special feature is a rocker mechanism with moving counterweights engineered for efficient operation requiring minimal power input. This system allowed heavy loads to be moved with less energy expenditure.
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