I hear the animal long before I see it. A loud bellowing sound that echoes through the rafters of the old industrial buildings beside the river Loire. Nobody wants to miss the famous Grand Elephant of Nantes in motion.
12 M HIGH,
8 M WIDE,
AND 21 M LONG…

48,4 metric tons of steel and wood (tulip poplar and
basswood).

Metal body lubricated with 2,500 litres of hydraulic oil.

Motorisation: hybrid system, electric traction and battery

Speed 1 to 3 kM/h

Set in Motion using 62 cylinders, 46 of which are hydraulic, 6 Pneumatic and 10 gas-powered.

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