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ACE 18XW VS ESCORTS F23 2wd Comparison
ACE 18XW
₹ ₹ 28 L - 31 L
VS
ESCORTS F23 2wd
₹ 45 L - 47 L
Compare cranes to make an informed purchase decision.
ACE 18XW
From ₹ 28 Lakh
ESCORTS F23 2wd
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Kirloskar
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV)
Engine Make
Kirloskar
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV)
Engine Model
4R1040
E494 Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Model
4R1040
E494 Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Displacement
4160 cc
4800 cc
Engine Displacement
4160 cc
4800 cc
Engine Power
74 HP
101 HP
Engine Power
74 HP
101 HP
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
400 Nm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
400 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
9000 mm
7850 mm
Overall Length
9000 mm
7850 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2850 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2850 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3450 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
3300 mm
3600 mm
Wheel Base
3300 mm
3600 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
420 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
420 mm
Operating Weight
18000 kg
21950 kg
Operating Weight
18000 kg
21950 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick and Carry Mobile Crane
Pick & Carry Mobile Crane
Crane Type
Pick and Carry Mobile Crane
Pick & Carry Mobile Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic Boom
High-tensile steel telescopic boom
Boom Type
Telescopic Boom
High-tensile steel telescopic boom
Boom Length
7.8 - 21 m
21 m
Boom Length
7.8 - 21 m
21 m
Max Lifting Height
18 m
20.1 m
Max Lifting Height
18 m
20.1 m
Max Working Radius
7 m
16.6 m
Max Working Radius
7 m
16.6 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
18 t
23 t
Max Lifting Capacity
18 t
23 t
Rated Load
18 t
23 t
Rated Load
18 t
23 t
Capacity at Min Radius
18 tons @ 2.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2 tons @ 18 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Main Pump Capacity
63 Lpm
110 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
63 Lpm
110 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
180 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
180 Lpm
System Pressure
210 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
210 bar
300 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
12 L
13 L
Engine Oil
12 L
13 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
12 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
10 L
22 L
Transmission Oil
10 L
22 L
Hydraulic System
220 L
350 L
Hydraulic System
220 L
350 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
270 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
270 L
Cooling System
18 L
25 L
Cooling System
18 L
25 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Full Hydraulic Power Steering
Full hydraulic power steering
Steering Type
Full Hydraulic Power Steering
Full hydraulic power steering
Turning Radius
6.5 m
8.25 m
Turning Radius
6.5 m
8.25 m
Service Brake Type
Air Brakes
Air-over-hydraulic drum brakes
Service Brake Type
Air Brakes
Air-over-hydraulic drum brakes
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical Hand Operated
Spring-actuated, mechanically released parking brake
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical Hand Operated
Spring-actuated, mechanically released parking brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
12.00 x 20 – 16 PR
14.00 × 25 – 20 PR
Tyre Size
12.00 x 20 – 16 PR
14.00 × 25 – 20 PR
No. of Tyres
4
4
No. of Tyres
4
4
Electrical & General
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
24
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
24
Alternator Output
65 A
90 A
Alternator Output
65 A
90 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
40 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
40 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 F23 2wd
Pros
- High lifting capacity: 23 t makes it suitable for heavy industrial & civil work.
- Powerful engine: ~101 HP with turbocharged HPCR system for robust performance.
- Long reach: 20.1 m boom and ~22.3 m hook height (w/ fly jib) enables tall lifts
