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ACE AB 163 VS ACE 16XW Comparison
ACE AB 163
₹ ₹ 18 L - 20 LL*
VS
ACE 16XW
₹ 21 L - 24 L
ACE AB 163
₹18L
ACE 16XW
₹21L
Engine
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
ACE crane engine
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
ACE crane engine
Engine Model
H-Series
ACE‑A50 / ACE‑A65 (CEV BS‑III)
Engine Model
H-Series
ACE‑A50 / ACE‑A65 (CEV BS‑III)
Engine Displacement
2200 cc
8300 cc
Engine Displacement
2200 cc
8300 cc
Engine Power
75 HP
49.5 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
49.5 HP
Maximum Torque
275 Nm
300 Nm
Maximum Torque
275 Nm
300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
6900 mm
4900 mm
Overall Length
6900 mm
4900 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
2600 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
2600 mm
Wheel Base
3200 mm
4900 mm
Wheel Base
3200 mm
4900 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
280 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
280 mm
Operating Weight
14000 kg
16000 kg
Operating Weight
14000 kg
16000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry
Pick‑and‑Carry Hydraulic Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry
Pick‑and‑Carry Hydraulic Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic three‑part hydraulic
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic three‑part hydraulic
Boom Length
10 m
16 m
Boom Length
10 m
16 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
20 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
20 m
Max Working Radius
14 m
18 m
Max Working Radius
14 m
18 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
4 t
16 t
Max Lifting Capacity
4 t
16 t
Rated Load
16 t
16 t
Rated Load
16 t
16 t
Capacity at Min Radius
4 T @ 1.5
16 t @ ~3 m
Capacity at Min Radius
4 T @ 1.5
16 t @ ~3 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1 T @ 14
2–3 t @ ~16–18 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1 T @ 14
2–3 t @ ~16–18 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear / Vane pump
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear / Vane pump
Main Pump Capacity
180 Lpm
200 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
180 Lpm
200 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
250 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
250 Lpm
System Pressure
280 bar
260 bar
System Pressure
280 bar
260 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
12 L
10 L
Engine Oil
12 L
10 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
10 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
10 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
30 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
30 L
Hydraulic System
110 L
120 L
Hydraulic System
110 L
120 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
50 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
50 L
Cooling System
20 L
20 L
Cooling System
20 L
20 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Lever‑operated mechanical steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Lever‑operated mechanical steering
Turning Radius
6.5 m
6.5 m
Turning Radius
6.5 m
6.5 m
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Air‑operated S‑cam on front & disc on rear
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Air‑operated S‑cam on front & disc on rear
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical
Pneumatically‑assisted fail‑safe brake
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical
Pneumatically‑assisted fail‑safe brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
11.00 × 20 – 16 PR
11.00×20
Tyre Size
11.00 × 20 – 16 PR
11.00×20
No. of Tyres
4
6
No. of Tyres
4
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
12 V, 88 Ah
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
12 V, 88 Ah
Alternator Output
65 A
35 A
Alternator Output
65 A
35 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
28 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
28 km/h
ACE AB 163
Pros
- Good lifting capacity (≈16 tons)
- Compact and agile design
- Pick-and-carry functionality
ACE 16XW
Pros
- Good lifting capacity for class: 16 t capacity suitable for many construction and material handling jobs.
- Relatively low price: More cost‑effective compared to larger cranes in the ACE lineup
- Compact size: Smaller turning radius (~6.5 m) for confined site work
