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Mega excavator
Published: Apr 01, 2026 12:27 AM
The mega-diameter tunnel boring machine Fenji is launched in Tongzhou Bay Demonstration Zone, Nantong, East China's Jiangsu Province on March 31, 2026. With a total length of 145 meters and a weight of about 3,800 tons, the machine boasts a cutterhead diameter of 14.33 meters and is equipped with multiple intelligent systems, according to media reports. Photo: cnsphoto

The mega-diameter tunnel boring machine "Fenji" is launched in Tongzhou Bay Demonstration Zone, Nantong, East China's Jiangsu Province on March 31, 2026. With a total length of 145 meters and a weight of about 3,800 tons, the machine boasts a cutterhead diameter of 14.33 meters and is equipped with multiple intelligent systems, according to media reports. Photo: cnsphoto