6. Two of the Largest Cranes Ever Used in New York City History Were Employed to Put the Oculus Together

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The two Skanska cranes used in the construction of the World Trade Center Transportation Hub were designed specifically for the project, and were the largest ever used in New York City construction. The aerial lifts on the two cranes were 185 feet high.

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