{"id":22853,"date":"2026-04-13T12:01:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectcargoglobal.com\/?p=22853"},"modified":"2026-04-13T12:01:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:01:53","slug":"silvasti-gives-verdict-on-the-nooteboom-mwt-xxl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectcargoglobal.com\/?p=22853","title":{"rendered":"Silvasti gives verdict on the Nooteboom MWT-XXL"},"content":{"rendered":"

In January 2025, Nooteboom introduced the Mega Windmill Trailer XXL (MWT-XXL), the latest addition to the successful MWT series. <\/strong><\/p>\n

After showing the MWT-XXL at Bauma in M\u00fcnchen, two trailers were delivered to Silvasti, one of Europe\u2019s leading experts in heavy and exceptional transport. Silvasti has been working with previous generations of the Mega Windmill Trailers for years and put the newest XXL-version into operation. CEO Ville Silvasti shares his first impressions. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhen Nooteboom came up with the MWT-XXL, with those key improvements, especially for the stability of the rear dolly, it was exactly what we had been looking for.\u201d Ville Silvasti, CEO Silvasti Transport A\/S Silvasti <\/p>\n

\u201cOur first impression was that at first glance, there were only small differences compared to the previous MWT,\u201d says Ville Silvasti. \u201cBut those small differences are exactly what make the big impact. The improvements are mainly constructional and that\u2019s actually a very good thing. We already had extensive experience with the earlier MWT models, and over the years we\u2019ve bought at least 25 of them. So it was very easy for our drivers to start working with the new MWT-XXL, because they are already familiar with this type of trailer.\u201d <\/p>\n

When asked why Silvasti chose Nooteboom again, he explains: \u201cOver the years, we\u2019ve used different trailer types and brands, but we also did a proper technical evaluation of the construction and stability. We found that the basic idea behind the Nooteboom design is very clever, the frame is stable and very well thought out. When Nooteboom came up with the MWT-XXL, with those key improvements, especially for the stability of the rear dolly, it was exactly what we had been looking for.\u201d <\/p>\n

With a Master of Science degree in automotive engineering, Ville Silvasti approaches trailer technology with a keen eye for detail. \u201cI\u2019m very passionate about trailers and I always like to take a closer look at the technical side. Before this interview, I spoke with one of our drivers, who has been with Silvasti since day one. He takes his job very seriously: if there were any problems, he would have called me. But since he never did, I know everything has been working perfectly.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last summer Silvasti was using the MWT-XXL for a project in Lithuania, transporting wind tower sections with a 6.3m outside diameter. \u201cThat\u2019s almost the limit of what can be transported,\u201d says Silvasti, \u201cbut again, no complaints from the driver, which says it all.\u201d <\/p>\n

According to Silvasti, the MWT-XXL offers \u201cthe perfect combination\u201d to handle both the smallest and largest tower diameters. The trailer can be used to transport the nacelles and the bigger tower sections. \u201cThe trailer is even more stable than we expected,\u201d he explains. \u201cBecause of the extra stability of the new MWT-XXL, our drivers notice hardly any difference when moving towers from 4.5m or 6.5m diameters. The biggest advantages are the stability, the light weight, and the low maintenance costs. That combination is quite unique at the moment.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cNooteboom uses a 3-point clamp, while other brands typically have a 4-point system. Our drivers tested both, and with a 4-point clamp you have to be much more precise when connecting it to the tower. The 3-point clamp, on the other hand, automatically finds its correct position, it just fits.\u201d <\/p>\n

The relationship between Nooteboom and Silvasti goes back for years. \u201cWe don\u2019t need many words to understand each other anymore,\u201d Over the years, this collaboration has grown into a true partnership. Silvasti provides Nooteboom with valuable, hands-on feedback from daily operations, which Nooteboom has already used to further refine and improve the MWT-XXL. This exchange of knowledge and experience ensures that both sides keep pushing the boundaries of transport technology. <\/p>\n

After several months of working with the MWT-XXL, Silvasti is pleased with its performance. \u201cSo far, everything looks very promising,\u201d Finally, he emphasizes how critical reliability is in the wind industry: \u201cIn this business, we\u2019re constantly operating at the limits. That\u2019s why it\u2019s essential to rely on skilled drivers and the best possible trailer technology. Even the smallest failure can have major consequences. For us, stability and simplicity of design are key and the MWT-XXL delivers exactly that.\u201d <\/p>\n

 
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