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ACE AB 163 VS ACE SB 203 Comparison
ACE AB 163
₹ ₹ 18 L - 20 LL*
VS
ACE SB 203
₹ 12 L - 19 L
ACE AB 163
₹18L
ACE SB 203
₹12L
Compare cranes to make an informed purchase decision.
ACE AB 163
From ₹ 18 Lakh
ACE SB 203
From ₹ 12 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
Tata Motors
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
Tata Motors
Engine Model
H-Series
697 TCIC
Engine Model
H-Series
697 TCIC
Engine Displacement
2200 cc
4500 cc
Engine Displacement
2200 cc
4500 cc
Engine Power
75 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
140 HP
Maximum Torque
275 Nm
480 Nm
Maximum Torque
275 Nm
480 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
2450 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2450 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
3200 mm
4500 mm
Wheel Base
3200 mm
4500 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
270 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
270 mm
Operating Weight
14000 kg
20000 kg
Operating Weight
14000 kg
20000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic
Boom Length
10 m
3 – 9 m m
Boom Length
10 m
3 – 9 m m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
13 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
13 m
Max Working Radius
14 m
10 m
Max Working Radius
14 m
10 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
4 t
20 t
Max Lifting Capacity
4 t
20 t
Rated Load
16 t
10 t
Rated Load
16 t
10 t
Capacity at Min Radius
4 T @ 1.5
10 t @ 3 m
Capacity at Min Radius
4 T @ 1.5
10 t @ 3 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1 T @ 14
1.5 t @ 9.9 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1 T @ 14
1.5 t @ 9.9 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
180 Lpm
75 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
180 Lpm
75 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
140 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
140 Lpm
System Pressure
280 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
280 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
12 L
18 L
Engine Oil
12 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
16 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
16 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
12 L
Hydraulic System
110 L
220 L
Hydraulic System
110 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
150 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
150 L
Cooling System
20 L
25 L
Cooling System
20 L
25 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Hydraulic power steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Hydraulic power steering
Turning Radius
6.5 m
8 m
Turning Radius
6.5 m
8 m
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical
Spring actuated air release
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical
Spring actuated air release
Tyres
Tyre Size
11.00 × 20 – 16 PR
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
Tyre Size
11.00 × 20 – 16 PR
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
No. of Tyres
4
6
No. of Tyres
4
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
24V / 120 Ah
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
24V / 120 Ah
Alternator Output
65 A
80 A
Alternator Output
65 A
80 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
80 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
80 km/h
ACE AB 163
Pros
- Good lifting capacity (≈16 tons)
- Compact and agile design
- Pick-and-carry functionality
ACE SB 203
Pros
- Higher lifting moment (20 Tm) ideal for heavier lifting compared with SB‑163; good for robust job sites.
- Adequate reach for both vertical (≈13.1 m) and horizontal (≈9.9 m) tasks.
- Suitable for medium‑heavy duty tasks in construction, industrial yards and logistics.
