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ACE AB 163 VS ESCORTS Hydra 12 Comparison
ACE AB 163
₹ ₹ 18 L - 20 LL*
VS
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ 16 L - 17 L
ACE AB 163
₹18L
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹16L
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ACE AB 163
From ₹ 18 Lakh
ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Engine Model
H-Series
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Engine Model
H-Series
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Engine Displacement
2200 cc
3910 cc
Engine Displacement
2200 cc
3910 cc
Engine Power
75 HP
50 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
50 HP
Maximum Torque
275 Nm
217 Nm
Maximum Torque
275 Nm
217 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
6900 mm
10050 mm
Overall Length
6900 mm
10050 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2410 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2410 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3050 mm
Wheel Base
3200 mm
4350 mm
Wheel Base
3200 mm
4350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
352 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
352 mm
Operating Weight
14000 kg
10300 kg
Operating Weight
14000 kg
10300 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry
Pick & Carry Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry
Pick & Carry Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Boom Type
Telescopic
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Boom Length
10 m
11.3 m
Boom Length
10 m
11.3 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
11.3 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
11.3 m
Max Working Radius
14 m
6.3 m
Max Working Radius
14 m
6.3 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
4 t
12 t
Max Lifting Capacity
4 t
12 t
Rated Load
16 t
12 t
Rated Load
16 t
12 t
Capacity at Min Radius
4 T @ 1.5
Capacity at Max Radius
1 T @ 14
100@2
Capacity at Max Radius
1 T @ 14
100@2
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Vane type hydraulic pump
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Vane type hydraulic pump
Main Pump Capacity
180 Lpm
210 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
180 Lpm
210 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
298 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
298 Lpm
System Pressure
280 bar
340 bar
System Pressure
280 bar
340 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
12 L
18 L
Engine Oil
12 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
7 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
7 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
12 L
Hydraulic System
110 L
209 L
Hydraulic System
110 L
209 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
50 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
50 L
Cooling System
20 L
25 L
Cooling System
20 L
25 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Turning Radius
6.5 m
6.3 m
Turning Radius
6.5 m
6.3 m
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Tyres
Tyre Size
11.00 × 20 – 16 PR
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
Tyre Size
11.00 × 20 – 16 PR
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
No. of Tyres
4
6
No. of Tyres
4
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
12
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
12
Alternator Output
65 A
89 A
Alternator Output
65 A
89 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
29 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
29 km/h
ACE AB 163
Pros
- Good lifting capacity (≈16 tons)
- Compact and agile design
- Pick-and-carry functionality
ESCORTS Hydra 12
Pros
- Compact, lightweight design — easier to manoeuvre on tight job sites.
- Good articulated steering (high articulation angle) increases precision in confined spaces.
- Lower cost & fuel‑efficient engine compared to larger cranes.
