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Manitou TLB 844S 4WD VS ESCORTS Digmax II XP Comparison
Manitou TLB 844S 4WD
₹ 23 L - 24.99 L
VS
ESCORTS Digmax II XP
₹ 32 L - 34 L
Compare backhoe loader helps you make an informed purchase decision.
Manitou TLB 844S 4WD
From ₹ 23 Lakh
ESCORTS Digmax II XP
From ₹ 32 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kirloskar 4R1040TA
4R1190TA
Model
Kirloskar 4R1040TA
4R1190TA
Engine Displacement
4160 cc
4200 cc
Engine Displacement
4160 cc
4200 cc
Engine Power
90 HP
75 HP
Engine Power
90 HP
75 HP
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
400 Nm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
400 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
Carraro 4F/4R gearbox w/ torque converter
Syncro shift reversing shuttle transmission
Transmission Type
Carraro 4F/4R gearbox w/ torque converter
Syncro shift reversing shuttle transmission
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
7600 kg
8190 kg
Max Operating Weight
7600 kg
8190 kg
Transport Length
7338 mm
6280 mm
Transport Length
7338 mm
6280 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2330 mm
2380 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2330 mm
2380 mm
Wheel Base
-
-
Wheel Base
-
-
Minimum Ground Clearance
400 mm
350 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
400 mm
350 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2770 mm
2880 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2770 mm
2880 mm
Loader General
Dump Height
2708 mm
3000 mm
Dump Height
2708 mm
3000 mm
Max Pay Load
1200 kg
1980 kg
Max Pay Load
1200 kg
1980 kg
Load Over Height
3310 mm
3510 mm
Load Over Height
3310 mm
3510 mm
Dump Angle
57 degree
45 degree
Dump Angle
57 degree
45 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3550 mm
3700 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3550 mm
3700 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
4685 kgf
5777 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
4685 kgf
5777 kgf
Max Reach At Full Height
1996 mm
1220 mm
Max Reach At Full Height
1996 mm
1220 mm
Loader Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.2 Cu.m
Loader Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.2 Cu.m
Bucket Breakout Force
4756 kgf
6425 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
4756 kgf
6425 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
4741 mm
4800 mm
Max Dig Depth
4741 mm
4800 mm
Max Load Over Height
3310 mm
4390 mm
Max Load Over Height
3310 mm
4390 mm
Max Working Height
4230 mm
6300 mm
Max Working Height
4230 mm
6300 mm
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.24 Cu.m
0.26 Cu.m
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.24 Cu.m
0.26 Cu.m
Bucket Rotation
194 mm
187 mm
Bucket Rotation
194 mm
187 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
3946 kgf
3250 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
3946 kgf
3250 kgf
Max Lift Capacity
3645 kg
1980 kg
Max Lift Capacity
3645 kg
1980 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Axial piston hydraulic pum
Axial Piston Pump
Pump Type
Axial piston hydraulic pum
Axial Piston Pump
Pump Flow
145 Lpm
117.5 Lpm
Pump Flow
145 Lpm
117.5 Lpm
System Pressure
225
225
System Pressure
225
225
Hydraulic Oil
90 Ltr
80 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
90 Ltr
80 Ltr
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
11 Ltr
11.5 Ltr
Engine Oil
11 Ltr
11.5 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
17.5 Ltr
17.1 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
17.5 Ltr
17.1 Ltr
Transmission Oil
15 Ltr
16.5 Ltr
Transmission Oil
15 Ltr
16.5 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
90 Ltr
80 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
90 Ltr
80 Ltr
Fuel Tank
120 Ltr
134 Ltr
Fuel Tank
120 Ltr
134 Ltr
Coolant Oil
16 Ltr
15 Ltr
Coolant Oil
16 Ltr
15 Ltr
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Reliable hydraulically assisted power steering
Hydrostatic power steering
Steering Type
Reliable hydraulically assisted power steering
Hydrostatic power steering
Turning Circle Diameter
7200 mm
11100 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
7200 mm
11100 mm
System Pressure
225
225
System Pressure
225
225
Service Brake Type
self-actuating and self-adjusting, high capacity, sealed, wet disc brakes, maintenance free
Hydraulically actuated dual line, self adjusting, oil immersed, multi disc type on rear axle
Service Brake Type
self-actuating and self-adjusting, high capacity, sealed, wet disc brakes, maintenance free
Hydraulically actuated dual line, self adjusting, oil immersed, multi disc type on rear axle
Parking Brakes
Wet disc, self‑adjusting
Hand-operated caliper disc brakes
Parking Brakes
Wet disc, self‑adjusting
Hand-operated caliper disc brakes
Tyres & Axle
Standard Front Type
9 x 16 - 16PR, 12.5 x 18 - 12 PR
9.00 x 16 - 16PR
Standard Front Type
9 x 16 - 16PR, 12.5 x 18 - 12 PR
9.00 x 16 - 16PR
Standard Rear Type
14 x 25 - 20 PR, 16.9 x 28 - 12 PR
16.9 x 28 - 12PR
Standard Rear Type
14 x 25 - 20 PR, 16.9 x 28 - 12 PR
16.9 x 28 - 12PR
Rear Axle Description
Rigid drive axle with outboard planetary final drives
Rear Drive Axle With rigidly mounted to chassis
Rear Axle Description
Rigid drive axle with outboard planetary final drives
Rear Drive Axle With rigidly mounted to chassis
Front Axle Description
Oscillating steer axle
Front Steer Axle
Front Axle Description
Oscillating steer axle
Front Steer Axle
Electrical & General
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Max Forward Speed
40 Km/h
36.6 Km/h
Max Forward Speed
40 Km/h
36.6 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
20 Km/h
7 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
20 Km/h
7 Km/h
Manitou TLB 844S 4WD
Pros
- Positioned as a competitive, lower‑cost alternative to bigger brands (e.g., JCB 4DX), often with a base price around ₹12 Lakh.
- Uses straightforward engine and hydraulic systems (Kirloskar engine & SmartUC hydraulics) — easier and cheaper to maintain in rural/field settings.
- 4WD improves traction in mud, uneven ground, and inclines — useful in construction, farms, roads, and utility sites.
ESCORTS Digmax II XP
Pros
- Strong ~75 HP engine with robust torque for digging and lifting.
- Good breakout forces for both loader and excavator.
- Larger shovel/loader capacity (~1.2 m³) for material handling.
