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ACE 5540 VS ESCORTS F15 Fighter Comparison
ACE 5540
₹ ₹ 1.6 L - 2.1 LL*
VS
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹ 20 L - 21 L
ACE 5540
₹1.6L
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹20L
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ACE 5540
From ₹ 1.6 Lakh
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
From ₹ 20 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Engine Model
H Series
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
Engine Model
H Series
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
Engine Displacement
5660 cc
4300 cc
Engine Displacement
5660 cc
4300 cc
Engine Power
100 HP
75 HP
Engine Power
100 HP
75 HP
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
762 Nm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
762 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
9500 mm
10075 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
10075 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2450 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2450 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3215 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3215 mm
Wheel Base
5000 mm
3950 mm
Wheel Base
5000 mm
3950 mm
Min Ground Clearance
300 mm
289 mm
Min Ground Clearance
300 mm
289 mm
Operating Weight
7800 kg
16550 kg
Operating Weight
7800 kg
16550 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
truck Mounted Crane
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Crane Type
truck Mounted Crane
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
Boom Type
Telescopic
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
Boom Length
30 m
18.2 m
Boom Length
30 m
18.2 m
Max Lifting Height
30 m
18.2 m
Max Lifting Height
30 m
18.2 m
Max Working Radius
24 m
15.8 m
Max Working Radius
24 m
15.8 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
15 t
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
15 t
Rated Load
15 t
15 t
Rated Load
15 t
15 t
Capacity at Min Radius
5 t @ 3
Capacity at Max Radius
2.5 t @ 24 m
1@15
Capacity at Max Radius
2.5 t @ 24 m
1@15
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Axial Piston Pump
Vane type
Pump Type
Axial Piston Pump
Vane type
Main Pump Capacity
63 Lpm
200 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
63 Lpm
200 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
180 Lpm
200 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
180 Lpm
200 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
275 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
275 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
15 L
15 L
Engine Oil
15 L
15 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
12 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
18 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
18 L
Hydraulic System
220 L
280 L
Hydraulic System
220 L
280 L
Fuel Tank
150 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
150 L
220 L
Cooling System
22 L
22 L
Cooling System
22 L
22 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Steering
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Steering Type
Power Steering
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Turning Radius
8.5 m
7.2 m
Turning Radius
8.5 m
7.2 m
Service Brake Type
Air Brake
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
Service Brake Type
Air Brake
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
No. of Tyres
6
8
No. of Tyres
6
8
Electrical & General
Battery
24V / 120Ah
12
Battery
24V / 120Ah
12
Alternator Output
90 A
80 A
Alternator Output
90 A
80 A
Max Travel Speed
60 km/h
42 km/h
Max Travel Speed
60 km/h
42 km/h
ACE 5540
Pros
- Good performance for daily use
- Cost-effective
- Reliable build
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
Pros
- Higher lifting capacity (15 T) compared to many similarly sized cranes.
- 4WD with 10 forward + 2 reverse gears for better terrain capability and maneuverability.
- Turbocharged, water‑cooled engine with ECU management enhancing efficiency and reliability.