Height
55 meters
55 meter giant wheel
The 55 meter giant wheel for buyers who want the strongest all-round commercial model.
For many projects, 55 meters is the sweet spot. Enough height to become a visible skyline object, enough capacity to handle serious visitor traffic, and enough premium positioning to support VIP cabins, dining packages and stronger ticket tiers.
36 enclosed gondolas
VIP cabin option
Premium tourism positioning
Base frame
20 x 25 meters
Gondolas
36 enclosed cabins
Guest profile
Families, tourists, VIP events
Drive system
AC motors with user-friendly controls
Lighting
Energy-efficient LED integration
Technical specification
Engineered as a flagship workhorse: throughput, uptime and brand value balanced against site logistics.
The SV55-36 is the all-round commercial model chosen by operators who want flagship visibility without the construction demands of a true landmark wheel. The specifications below are contract-grade figures for site planning and revenue modelling.
Wheel diameter
53 meters
Overall height
55 meters (top of rim, spokes included)
Number of gondolas
36 enclosed cabins (incl. 1 VIP and 1 disabled-access cabin)
Capacity per gondola
6 persons (standard); VIP cabin max. 4 with seating
Total static capacity
Up to 288 passengers loaded simultaneously
Theoretical throughput
~1,800–2,000 passengers per hour (continuous loading)
Drive system
Quad AC friction drive, VVVF, redundant PLC control
Required site supply
3 × 400 V / 50 Hz, 250 A three-phase dedicated circuit
Lighting system
Full perimeter pixel LED (rim + spokes), DMX-512 + sACN, master controller
Gondola door system
Fully automatic sliding doors, platform sync + redundant sensors
Climate control (HVAC)
Heating standard, air-conditioning optional (zone per gondola)
Total estimated weight
~255 tonnes (wheel, base frame, gondolas; empty nominal)
Loading / unloading system
Dual-platform 4-position simultaneous loading, platform gates interlocked
Standard certification path
EN 13814 design dossier; TÜV NORD audit-supported type examination
Revenue & throughput calculator
Model the SV55-36 as a flagship commercial asset, not only a ride.
Why this model sells so well
A 55 meter wheel has enough presence to become a lead image in destination marketing. It photographs strongly, stands out in skyline shots and gives operators room to position the attraction as a premium experience rather than a standard ride.
Strong in day-to-day operation
With enclosed gondolas, climate control, AC motor drive systems and optional VIP cabin fit-out, this model is designed to be attractive to guests and workable for operators. It suits destinations that want a serious signature attraction without pushing the project into unnecessary complexity.
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