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ACE AB 163 VS ACE 18XW Comparison
ACE AB 163
₹ ₹ 18 L - 20 LL*
VS
ACE 18XW
₹ 21 L - 22 L
ACE AB 163
₹18L
ACE 18XW
₹21L
Engine
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
Kirloskar
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
Kirloskar
Engine Model
H-Series
4R1040
Engine Model
H-Series
4R1040
Engine Displacement
2200 cc
4160 cc
Engine Displacement
2200 cc
4160 cc
Engine Power
75 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
275 Nm
290 Nm
Maximum Torque
275 Nm
290 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
6900 mm
9000 mm
Overall Length
6900 mm
9000 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3100 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3100 mm
Wheel Base
3200 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
3200 mm
3300 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
350 mm
Operating Weight
14000 kg
18000 kg
Operating Weight
14000 kg
18000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry
Pick and Carry Mobile Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry
Pick and Carry Mobile Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic Boom
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic Boom
Boom Length
10 m
7.8 - 21 m
Boom Length
10 m
7.8 - 21 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
18 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
18 m
Max Working Radius
14 m
7 m
Max Working Radius
14 m
7 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
4 t
18 t
Max Lifting Capacity
4 t
18 t
Rated Load
16 t
18 t
Rated Load
16 t
18 t
Capacity at Min Radius
4 T @ 1.5
18 tons @ 2.5 m
Capacity at Min Radius
4 T @ 1.5
18 tons @ 2.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1 T @ 14
2 tons @ 18 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1 T @ 14
2 tons @ 18 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
180 Lpm
63 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
180 Lpm
63 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
160 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
160 Lpm
System Pressure
280 bar
210 bar
System Pressure
280 bar
210 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
12 L
12 L
Engine Oil
12 L
12 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
8 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
8 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
10 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
10 L
Hydraulic System
110 L
220 L
Hydraulic System
110 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
120 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
120 L
Cooling System
20 L
18 L
Cooling System
20 L
18 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Full Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Full Hydraulic Power 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 Brakes
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Air Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical
Mechanical Hand Operated
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical
Mechanical Hand Operated
Tyres
Tyre Size
11.00 × 20 – 16 PR
12.00 x 20 – 16 PR
Tyre Size
11.00 × 20 – 16 PR
12.00 x 20 – 16 PR
No. of Tyres
4
4
No. of Tyres
4
4
Electrical & General
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
12V / 100 Ah
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
12V / 100 Ah
Alternator Output
65 A
65 A
Alternator Output
65 A
65 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
30 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
30 km/h
ACE AB 163
Pros
- Good lifting capacity (≈16 tons)
- Compact and agile design
- Pick-and-carry functionality
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
