Wolffkran wins major stadium crane contract in Saudi Arabia

Pictured from left to right: Tariq Al-Sawaie, Managing Director, Wolffkran for Equip-ment (KSA), Duncan Salt, CEO at Wolffkran, Bander Al-Zamil, President of Zamil Group Real Estate Company, Paul Phillips, Head of Stadium Development at Qiddiya, Dr. Peter Schiefer, owner of Wolffkran, Nasser al Zamil, General Manager of Zamil Trade and Services in Riyadh.

Wolffkran has signed an agreement to deliver the complete tower crane package for the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Stadium in Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia, a centerpiece venue for the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Officially announced in Riyadh, the project will see 21 Wolffkran tower cranes, including eight WOLFF 1250B and nine WOLFF 630B models, deployed across the challenging construction site perched on a cliff outside the city. Notably, one WOLFF 1250B and two WOLFF 630B cranes will reach freestanding heights exceeding 100 meters, becoming the tallest tower cranes ever used in Saudi Arabia.

To tackle the site’s unique wind and height challenges, Wolffkran developed a new tower element, the WOLFF XT 33, designed to operate safely in extreme wind conditions.

“This engineering achievement underscores Wolffkran’s ability and willingness to go the extra mile: developing new components when standard solutions are not enough,” said Dr. Peter Schiefer, owner and member of the Board of Directors of Wolffkran Holding AG.

Beyond supplying equipment, Wolffkran will handle planning, transport, assembly, operation and maintenance, supported by around 180 on-site specialists at peak times.

“We are proud to contribute to this ambitious initiative and to help shape the future of infrastructure in the Kingdom,” said Duncan Salt, CEO of Wolffkran Holding AG. The project aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy and represents a major milestone for the crane manufacturer, both in scale and technical complexity.