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ACE 18XW VS ESCORTS F17 Comparison
ACE 18XW
₹ ₹ 28 L - 31 L
VS
ESCORTS F17
₹ 32 L - 45 L
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ACE 18XW
From ₹ 28 Lakh
ESCORTS F17
From ₹ 32 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Kirloskar
Volvo Eicher (VECV) E494
Engine Make
Kirloskar
Volvo Eicher (VECV) E494
Engine Model
4R1040
E494 (CEV Stage V diesel)
Engine Model
4R1040
E494 (CEV Stage V diesel)
Engine Displacement
4160 cc
3800 cc
Engine Displacement
4160 cc
3800 cc
Engine Power
74 HP
101 HP
Engine Power
74 HP
101 HP
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
876 Nm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
876 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
9000 mm
10075 mm
Overall Length
9000 mm
10075 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2450 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2450 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3215 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3215 mm
Wheel Base
3300 mm
3950 mm
Wheel Base
3300 mm
3950 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
256 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
256 mm
Operating Weight
18000 kg
17580 kg
Operating Weight
18000 kg
17580 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick and Carry Mobile Crane
Pick & Carry Crane
Crane Type
Pick and Carry Mobile Crane
Pick & Carry Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic Boom
4‑section telescopic
Boom Type
Telescopic Boom
4‑section telescopic
Boom Length
7.8 - 21 m
18.2 m
Boom Length
7.8 - 21 m
18.2 m
Max Lifting Height
18 m
21 m
Max Lifting Height
18 m
21 m
Max Working Radius
7 m
7.2 m
Max Working Radius
7 m
7.2 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
18 t
17 t
Max Lifting Capacity
18 t
17 t
Rated Load
18 t
17 t
Rated Load
18 t
17 t
Capacity at Min Radius
18 tons @ 2.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2 tons @ 18 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Vane type
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Vane type
Main Pump Capacity
63 Lpm
110 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
63 Lpm
110 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
289 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
289 Lpm
System Pressure
210 bar
247 bar
System Pressure
210 bar
247 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
12 L
19 L
Engine Oil
12 L
19 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
11 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
11 L
Transmission Oil
10 L
21 L
Transmission Oil
10 L
21 L
Hydraulic System
220 L
240 L
Hydraulic System
220 L
240 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
220 L
Cooling System
18 L
26 L
Cooling System
18 L
26 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Full Hydraulic Power Steering
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting rams
Steering Type
Full Hydraulic Power Steering
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting rams
Turning Radius
6.5 m
7.2 m
Turning Radius
6.5 m
7.2 m
Service Brake Type
Air Brakes
Fully air‑operated dual circuit ‘S’ cam brakes front & rear
Service Brake Type
Air Brakes
Fully air‑operated dual circuit ‘S’ cam brakes front & rear
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical Hand Operated
Air‑operated, spring actuated fail‑safe brakes
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical Hand Operated
Air‑operated, spring actuated fail‑safe brakes
Tyres
Tyre Size
12.00 x 20 – 16 PR
11 x 20 – 16 PR (each, 8 tyres total)
Tyre Size
12.00 x 20 – 16 PR
11 x 20 – 16 PR (each, 8 tyres total)
No. of Tyres
4
8 (4 front + 4 rear)
No. of Tyres
4
8 (4 front + 4 rear)
Electrical & General
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
12
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
12
Alternator Output
65 A
89 A
Alternator Output
65 A
89 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
49 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
49 km/h
ACE 18XW
Pros
- High lifting capacity: 18 tonnes is competitive for pick-and-carry cranes in its segment.
- Engine output: ~74 HP provides adequate power for lifting and travel.
- Safety features: Fail-safe brakes, audio overload & hoist protection available
ESCORTS F17
Pros
- Higher rated lifting capacity (17 T) for heavy‑duty work.
- Strong 101 HP engine with HPCR technology — smoother performance.
- 4WD enhances traction & site mobility.
