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ACE AB 163 VS ESCORTS Hydra 72 Comparison
ACE AB 163
₹ ₹ 18 L - 20 LL*
VS
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹ 20 L - 25 L
ACE AB 163
₹18L
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹20L
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ACE AB 163
From ₹ 18 Lakh
ESCORTS Hydra 72
From ₹ 20 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
Escorts / Kubota
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
Escorts / Kubota
Engine Model
H-Series
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
Engine Model
H-Series
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
Engine Displacement
2200 cc
2500 cc
Engine Displacement
2200 cc
2500 cc
Engine Power
75 HP
60 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
60 HP
Maximum Torque
275 Nm
250 Nm
Maximum Torque
275 Nm
250 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
6900 mm
7500 mm
Overall Length
6900 mm
7500 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Base
3200 mm
3500 mm
Wheel Base
3200 mm
3500 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
3800 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
3800 mm
Operating Weight
14000 kg
12000 kg
Operating Weight
14000 kg
12000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Crane Type
Pick & Carry
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic hydraulic
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic hydraulic
Boom Length
10 m
22 m
Boom Length
10 m
22 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
22 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
22 m
Max Working Radius
14 m
18 m
Max Working Radius
14 m
18 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
4 t
12 t
Max Lifting Capacity
4 t
12 t
Rated Load
16 t
10 t
Rated Load
16 t
10 t
Capacity at Min Radius
4 T @ 1.5
12@3
Capacity at Min Radius
4 T @ 1.5
12@3
Capacity at Max Radius
1 T @ 14
6@18
Capacity at Max Radius
1 T @ 14
6@18
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear pump
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear pump
Main Pump Capacity
180 Lpm
120 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
180 Lpm
120 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
160 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
160 Lpm
System Pressure
280 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
280 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
12 L
12 L
Engine Oil
12 L
12 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
12 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
17 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
17 L
Hydraulic System
110 L
120 L
Hydraulic System
110 L
120 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
100 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
100 L
Cooling System
20 L
20 L
Cooling System
20 L
20 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Power-assisted
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Power-assisted
Turning Radius
6.5 m
7 m
Turning Radius
6.5 m
7 m
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Hydraulic drum brakes
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Hydraulic drum brakes
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical
Mechanical, hand-operated
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical
Mechanical, hand-operated
Tyres
Tyre Size
11.00 × 20 – 16 PR
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
Tyre Size
11.00 × 20 – 16 PR
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
No. of Tyres
4
6
No. of Tyres
4
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
24
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
24
Alternator Output
65 A
120 A
Alternator Output
65 A
120 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
ESCORTS Hydra 72
Pros
- Powerful 60 HP Kubota engine delivers reliable lifting performance.
- Strong torque of 248 Nm supports smooth handling.
- Standard boom height of 72 ft, extendable up to 80 ft with fly jib.
