Height
45 meters
45 meter giant wheel
The 45 meter giant wheel for destinations that want premium impact with a controlled footprint.
The SV45-32 is built for buyers who want a sellable skyline attraction with controlled footprint and investment. It delivers strong visibility, 32 enclosed gondolas and premium sightseeing value without forcing the site into the demands of a much larger wheel.
32 gondolas
Climate-controlled cabins
Semi-portable option
Base frame
17 x 23 meters
Gondolas
32, including VIP option
Use case
City, resort, waterfront, seasonal
Operation
Manual or automatic control
Compliance focus
EN 13814 direction and TÜV NORD certification story
Technical specification
Every engineering decision is sized for predictable revenue, not only brochure numbers.
Buyers compare these hard numbers first. Below are the measured, guaranteed and contract-grade specifications that drive site planning, civil works and projected throughput for the SV45-32 model.
Wheel diameter
42 meters
Overall height
45 meters (top of rim structure)
Number of gondolas
32 enclosed cabins (31 passenger + 1 VIP configurable)
Capacity per gondola
6 persons max. (standard passenger cabin)
Total static capacity
Up to 192 passengers loaded
Theoretical throughput
~1,400 passengers per hour (standard cycle)
Drive system
Dual AC variable-frequency friction drive, redundant control
Required site supply
3 × 400 V / 50 Hz, 175 A three-phase connection
Lighting system
Full LED rim + spoke pixel system, DMX / sACN controllable
Gondola door system
Patented automatic sliding doors, fail-safe closing logic
Climate control (HVAC)
Integrated heating + forced ventilation; optional refrigerated AC per cabin
Total estimated weight
~195 tonnes (wheel + base frame + gondolas, empty)
Foundation requirement
Semi-portable
Loading / unloading system
Double-sided platform, 4 simultaneous load positions
Standard certification path
Designed per EN 13814; TÜV NORD type-examination-ready
Design life
25+ years structural with scheduled maintenance programme
Who should buy this model
This wheel fits destinations that need a serious attraction with genuine visual presence, but still want a practical footprint and a manageable investment. It is a strong option for waterfronts, urban leisure zones, destination upgrades and mixed-use projects that want premium sightseeing without jumping straight to landmark scale.
Why it sells
The 45 meter wheel gives operators a clean commercial story: premium enclosed cabins, strong visual appeal, broad audience reach and easier integration than larger formats. With climate control, patented sliding door logic and the option of a VIP cabin, it is often the fastest route to adding a marketable skyline attraction without overcomplicating the project.
Kaunas reference
Kaunas is already showing how an attraction can help a district sell harder.
Public reporting around Nemunas Island in Kaunas points to exactly the kind of commercial logic many buyers want: skyline value, tourism visibility and a paid attraction that helps the wider district feel more alive and marketable.
That makes it a useful benchmark for cities, waterfronts and developers who want an attraction that supports the wider destination, not only the ticket gate.
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