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ESCORTS HYDRA 14 VS ACE 20XW Comparison
ESCORTS HYDRA 14
₹ ₹ 16 L - 23 L
VS
ACE 20XW
₹ 28 L - 32 L
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ESCORTS HYDRA 14
From ₹ 16 Lakh
ACE 20XW
From ₹ 28 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts / Cummins Equivalent
Ashok Leyland H-Series
Engine Make
Escorts / Cummins Equivalent
Ashok Leyland H-Series
Engine Model
Industrial 4D Series
H4C3
Engine Model
Industrial 4D Series
H4C3
Engine Displacement
4500 cc
4700 cc
Engine Displacement
4500 cc
4700 cc
Engine Power
115 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
115 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
380 Nm
400 Nm
Maximum Torque
380 Nm
400 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
7800 mm
8600 mm
Overall Length
7800 mm
8600 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
3800 mm
4300 mm
Wheel Base
3800 mm
4300 mm
Min Ground Clearance
320 mm
350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
320 mm
350 mm
Operating Weight
18000 kg
20000 kg
Operating Weight
18000 kg
20000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry / Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry / Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic Boom
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic Boom
Boom Length
18 - 26 m
21 m
Boom Length
18 - 26 m
21 m
Max Lifting Height
30 m
11 m
Max Lifting Height
30 m
11 m
Max Working Radius
19 m
7 m
Max Working Radius
19 m
7 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
14 t
20 t
Max Lifting Capacity
14 t
20 t
Rated Load
14 t
20 t
Rated Load
14 t
20 t
Capacity at Min Radius
14 t @ 3 m
20 tons @ 2.5 m
Capacity at Min Radius
14 t @ 3 m
20 tons @ 2.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.8 t @ 16–18 m
2.2 tons @ 20 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.8 t @ 16–18 m
2.2 tons @ 20 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
80 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
80 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
180 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
180 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
15 L
15 L
Engine Oil
15 L
15 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
18 L
Transmission Oil
20 L
18 L
Transmission Oil
20 L
18 L
Hydraulic System
350 L
220 L
Hydraulic System
350 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
180 L
150 L
Fuel Tank
180 L
150 L
Cooling System
24 L
25 L
Cooling System
24 L
25 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Fully Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Fully Hydraulic Power Steering
Turning Radius
7 m
7.5 m
Turning Radius
7 m
7.5 m
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Air Assisted Hydraulic Brakes
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Air Assisted Hydraulic Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical Spring Applied
Spring Actuated Pneumatic
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical Spring Applied
Spring Actuated Pneumatic
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00-20 / 11.00-20
11.00 x 20 – 16 PR
Tyre Size
10.00-20 / 11.00-20
11.00 x 20 – 16 PR
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12V / 150Ah
12V / 120 Ah
Battery
12V / 150Ah
12V / 120 Ah
Alternator Output
85 A
75 A
Alternator Output
85 A
75 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
40 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
40 km/h
ESCORTS HYDRA 14
Pros
- Powerful Engine (~14 HP)
- Fuel Efficient
- Compact & Maneuverable
ACE 20XW
Pros
- Cost‑Effective: Competitive entry price for a 12 T pick‑and‑carry crane vs larger rivals priced significantly higher (~₹ 35 L+).
- Good Maneuverability: Relatively compact with articulated steering and a short turning radius ~6.3 m — useful in confined spaces.
- Adequate Power for Its Class: 50 HP diesel engine provides reliable performance for moderate lifting tasks.
