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ACE 18XW VS Usha TC14 Comparison
ACE 18XW
₹ ₹ 21 L - 22 LL*
VS
Usha TC14
₹ 13 L - 15 L
ACE 18XW
₹21L
Usha TC14
₹13L
Engine
Engine Make
Kirloskar
Tata Motors
Engine Make
Kirloskar
Tata Motors
Engine Model
4R1040
497 TCIC Diesel
Engine Model
4R1040
497 TCIC Diesel
Engine Displacement
4160 cc
1500 cc
Engine Displacement
4160 cc
1500 cc
Engine Power
74 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
74 HP
74 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
7200 mm
Overall Length
9000 mm
7200 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2400 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2400 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
3300 mm
3800 mm
Wheel Base
3300 mm
3800 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
260 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
260 mm
Operating Weight
18000 kg
5000 kg
Operating Weight
18000 kg
5000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick and Carry Mobile Crane
Hydraulic Truck Mounted Crane
Crane Type
Pick and Carry Mobile Crane
Hydraulic Truck Mounted Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic Boom
Telescopic
Boom Type
Telescopic Boom
Telescopic
Boom Length
7.8 - 21 m
12 m
Boom Length
7.8 - 21 m
12 m
Max Lifting Height
18 m
12 m
Max Lifting Height
18 m
12 m
Max Working Radius
7 m
9 m
Max Working Radius
7 m
9 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
18 t
5 t
Max Lifting Capacity
18 t
5 t
Rated Load
18 t
5 t
Rated Load
18 t
5 t
Capacity at Min Radius
18 tons @ 2.5 m
5 tons @ 2 m
Capacity at Min Radius
18 tons @ 2.5 m
5 tons @ 2 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2 tons @ 18 m
0.8 tons @ 10 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2 tons @ 18 m
0.8 tons @ 10 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Main Pump Capacity
63 Lpm
75 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
63 Lpm
75 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
100 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
100 Lpm
System Pressure
210 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
210 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
12 L
12 L
Engine Oil
12 L
12 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
14 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
14 L
Transmission Oil
10 L
9 L
Transmission Oil
10 L
9 L
Hydraulic System
220 L
180 L
Hydraulic System
220 L
180 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
160 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
160 L
Cooling System
18 L
20 L
Cooling System
18 L
20 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Full Hydraulic Power Steering
Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering Type
Full Hydraulic Power Steering
Hydraulic Power Steering
Turning Radius
6.5 m
7.5 m
Turning Radius
6.5 m
7.5 m
Service Brake Type
Air Brakes
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brake
Service Brake Type
Air Brakes
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brake
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical Hand Operated
Spring Actuated Parking Brake
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical Hand Operated
Spring Actuated Parking Brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
12.00 x 20 – 16 PR
9.00 × 20 – 16PR
Tyre Size
12.00 x 20 – 16 PR
9.00 × 20 – 16PR
No. of Tyres
4
6
No. of Tyres
4
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
24 V / 120 Ah
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
24 V / 120 Ah
Alternator Output
65 A
70 A
Alternator Output
65 A
70 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
80 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
80 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
Usha TC14
Pros
- Cost-Effective: Significantly cheaper (₹13-15L) than fully integrated pick-and-carry cranes (which often cost ₹18-23L+).
- Heavy Duty Structure: Marketing materials highlight "segment-best specification" and high structural strength for heavy loading.
- Durability: Noted for durable components and suitability for continuous heavy-duty tasks.
