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ACE AB 163 VS ESCORTS F15 Fighter Comparison
ACE AB 163
₹ ₹ 18 L - 20 LL*
VS
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹ 20 L - 21 L
ACE AB 163
₹18L
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹20L
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ACE AB 163
From ₹ 18 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
2200 cc
4300 cc
Engine Displacement
2200 cc
4300 cc
Engine Power
75 HP
75 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
75 HP
Maximum Torque
275 Nm
762 Nm
Maximum Torque
275 Nm
762 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
6900 mm
10075 mm
Overall Length
6900 mm
10075 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2450 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2450 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3215 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3215 mm
Wheel Base
3200 mm
3950 mm
Wheel Base
3200 mm
3950 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
289 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
289 mm
Operating Weight
14000 kg
16550 kg
Operating Weight
14000 kg
16550 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry
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
10 m
18.2 m
Boom Length
10 m
18.2 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
18.2 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
18.2 m
Max Working Radius
14 m
15.8 m
Max Working Radius
14 m
15.8 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
4 t
15 t
Max Lifting Capacity
4 t
15 t
Rated Load
16 t
15 t
Rated Load
16 t
15 t
Capacity at Min Radius
4 T @ 1.5
Capacity at Max Radius
1 T @ 14
1@15
Capacity at Max Radius
1 T @ 14
1@15
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Vane type
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Vane type
Main Pump Capacity
180 Lpm
200 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
180 Lpm
200 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
200 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
200 Lpm
System Pressure
280 bar
275 bar
System Pressure
280 bar
275 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
12 L
15 L
Engine Oil
12 L
15 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
12 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
18 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
18 L
Hydraulic System
110 L
280 L
Hydraulic System
110 L
280 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
220 L
Cooling System
20 L
22 L
Cooling System
20 L
22 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Turning Radius
6.5 m
7.2 m
Turning Radius
6.5 m
7.2 m
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
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
11.00 × 20 – 16 PR
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
Tyre Size
11.00 × 20 – 16 PR
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
No. of Tyres
4
8
No. of Tyres
4
8
Electrical & General
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
12
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
12
Alternator Output
65 A
80 A
Alternator Output
65 A
80 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
42 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
42 km/h
ACE AB 163
Pros
- Good lifting capacity (≈16 tons)
- Compact and agile design
- Pick-and-carry functionality
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.
