Crane Hoists an Excavator Onto a High-Rise Rooftop for Construction
Occurred on January 2, 2026 / Qingdao, China
Info from Licensor: "This is the unusual moment that a Chinese construction crew lifted a full-sized excavator onto the rooftop of a high rise building to carry out construction work in an unexpected way. On January 2, 2026, in Qingdao, Shandong, the video captured a crane that had already been set in place lifting a large excavator with a single operator seated inside high into the air and placing it onto the rooftop of a tall building. The excavator was firmly secured by thick steel cables as it rose steadily through the air, drawing attention from nearby residents who watched the unusual operation from below. The machine then appeared stable as it began operating on the roof, demonstrating a highly coordinated effort between the crane operator and the rooftop crew. The video ended with the excavator sitting securely on the rooftop while workers continued their high-altitude construction tasks."
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