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ESCORTS Digmax II 4WD VS Manitou TLB 818 Comparison
ESCORTS Digmax II 4WD
₹ 25 L - 27 L
VS
Manitou TLB 818
₹ 25 L - 26.5 L
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ESCORTS Digmax II 4WD
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Manitou TLB 818
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Engine
Model
4R1190NA
Perkins 1104C turbo charged
Model
4R1190NA
Perkins 1104C turbo charged
Engine Displacement
4760 cc
4400 cc
Engine Displacement
4760 cc
4400 cc
Engine Power
75 HP
92 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
92 HP
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
395 Nm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
395 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
Syncro shift reversing shuttle transmission
Carraro 4F/4R Synchro shuttle gearbox
Transmission Type
Syncro shift reversing shuttle transmission
Carraro 4F/4R Synchro shuttle gearbox
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
8400 kg
7500 kg
Max Operating Weight
8400 kg
7500 kg
Transport Length
6280 mm
7338 mm
Transport Length
6280 mm
7338 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2380 mm
2330 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2380 mm
2330 mm
Wheel Base
-
-
Wheel Base
-
-
Minimum Ground Clearance
350 mm
400 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
350 mm
400 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2880 mm
2770 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2880 mm
2770 mm
Loader General
Dump Height
3000 mm
2708 mm
Dump Height
3000 mm
2708 mm
Max Pay Load
1980 kg
1384 kg
Max Pay Load
1980 kg
1384 kg
Load Over Height
3510 mm
3310 mm
Load Over Height
3510 mm
3310 mm
Dump Angle
45 degree
57 degree
Dump Angle
45 degree
57 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3700 mm
3550 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3700 mm
3550 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5777 kgf
4685 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5777 kgf
4685 kgf
Max Reach At Full Height
1220 mm
1282 mm
Max Reach At Full Height
1220 mm
1282 mm
Loader Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Loader Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Breakout Force
6425 kgf
5219 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
6425 kgf
5219 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
4800 mm
4741 mm
Max Dig Depth
4800 mm
4741 mm
Max Load Over Height
4390 mm
3310 mm
Max Load Over Height
4390 mm
3310 mm
Max Working Height
6300 mm
4230 mm
Max Working Height
6300 mm
4230 mm
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.26 Cu.m
0.24 Cu.m
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.26 Cu.m
0.24 Cu.m
Bucket Rotation
187 mm
194 mm
Bucket Rotation
187 mm
194 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
3250 kgf
3946 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
3250 kgf
3946 kgf
Max Lift Capacity
1554 kg
1384 kg
Max Lift Capacity
1554 kg
1384 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Axial Piston Pump
Dual‑pump axial piston/gear arrangement
Pump Type
Axial Piston Pump
Dual‑pump axial piston/gear arrangement
Pump Flow
117 Lpm
145 Lpm
Pump Flow
117 Lpm
145 Lpm
System Pressure
225
225
System Pressure
225
225
Hydraulic Oil
110 Ltr
90 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
110 Ltr
90 Ltr
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
11.5 Ltr
9.1 Ltr
Engine Oil
11.5 Ltr
9.1 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
17.1 Ltr
17.5 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
17.1 Ltr
17.5 Ltr
Transmission Oil
16.5 Ltr
15 Ltr
Transmission Oil
16.5 Ltr
15 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
110 Ltr
90 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
110 Ltr
90 Ltr
Fuel Tank
134 Ltr
160 Ltr
Fuel Tank
134 Ltr
160 Ltr
Coolant Oil
15 Ltr
16 Ltr
Coolant Oil
15 Ltr
16 Ltr
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydrostatic Power Steering
Reliable hydraulically assisted power steering
Steering Type
Hydrostatic Power Steering
Reliable hydraulically assisted power steering
Turning Circle Diameter
11100 mm
5500 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
11100 mm
5500 mm
System Pressure
225
225
System Pressure
225
225
Service Brake Type
Hydraulically actuated dual line, self adjusting, oil immersed, multi disc type on rear axle
Self-actuating and self-adjusting, high capacity, sealed, wet disc brakes, maintenance battery
Service Brake Type
Hydraulically actuated dual line, self adjusting, oil immersed, multi disc type on rear axle
Self-actuating and self-adjusting, high capacity, sealed, wet disc brakes, maintenance battery
Parking Brakes
Hand-operated caliper disc brakes
Likely mechanical hand‑operated
Parking Brakes
Hand-operated caliper disc brakes
Likely mechanical hand‑operated
Tyres & Axle
Standard Front Type
9.00 x 16 - 16PR
9 x 16 -16 PR, 12.5 x 18 -12 PR
Standard Front Type
9.00 x 16 - 16PR
9 x 16 -16 PR, 12.5 x 18 -12 PR
Standard Rear Type
16.9 x 28 - 12PR
14 x 25 - 20 PR, 16.9 x 28 -12 PR
Standard Rear Type
16.9 x 28 - 12PR
14 x 25 - 20 PR, 16.9 x 28 -12 PR
Rear Axle Description
Rear Drive Axle With rigidly mounted to chassis
Rear-Drive Axle rigidly mounted with out board planetary final drives for easy maintenance
Rear Axle Description
Rear Drive Axle With rigidly mounted to chassis
Rear-Drive Axle rigidly mounted with out board planetary final drives for easy maintenance
Front Axle Description
Front Drive and Steer Axle
Front-Steer Axle with 16 oscillation for maximum ground contact in undulated conditions
Front Axle Description
Front Drive and Steer Axle
Front-Steer Axle with 16 oscillation for maximum ground contact in undulated conditions
Electrical & General
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Max Forward Speed
36.6 Km/h
40 Km/h
Max Forward Speed
36.6 Km/h
40 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
7 Km/h
19 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
7 Km/h
19 Km/h
ESCORTS Digmax II 4WD
Pros
- Four‑wheel drive enhances ground grip on soft, uneven, or muddy surfaces — ideal for construction zones.
- Large 1.2 m³ loader bucket, deep 4800 mm digging depth, and high breakout forces deliver good productivity on excavating and loading jobs.
- The ~75 HP engine with 400 Nm torque offers solid pulling and digging strength for medium‑heavy workloads.
Manitou TLB 818
Pros
- Strong breakout forces on loader and backhoe — helps in tough materials and heavy loads.
- Perkins diesel engine is known for good fuel economy and durability in this class
- Heavy‑duty Carraro axles and sealed hoses improve reliability and lower maintenance costs.