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ACE AB 163 VS Usha TC14 Comparison
ACE AB 163
₹ ₹ 18 L - 20 LL*
VS
Usha TC14
₹ 13 L - 15 L
ACE AB 163
₹18L
Usha TC14
₹13L
Compare cranes to make an informed purchase decision.
ACE AB 163
From ₹ 18 Lakh
Usha TC14
From ₹ 13 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
Tata Motors
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
Tata Motors
Engine Model
H-Series
497 TCIC Diesel
Engine Model
H-Series
497 TCIC Diesel
Engine Displacement
2200 cc
1500 cc
Engine Displacement
2200 cc
1500 cc
Engine Power
75 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
275 Nm
400 Nm
Maximum Torque
275 Nm
400 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
6900 mm
7200 mm
Overall Length
6900 mm
7200 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2400 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2400 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
3200 mm
3800 mm
Wheel Base
3200 mm
3800 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
260 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
260 mm
Operating Weight
14000 kg
5000 kg
Operating Weight
14000 kg
5000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry
Hydraulic Truck Mounted Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry
Hydraulic Truck Mounted Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic
Boom Length
10 m
12 m
Boom Length
10 m
12 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
12 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
12 m
Max Working Radius
14 m
9 m
Max Working Radius
14 m
9 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
4 t
5 t
Max Lifting Capacity
4 t
5 t
Rated Load
16 t
5 t
Rated Load
16 t
5 t
Capacity at Min Radius
4 T @ 1.5
5 tons @ 2 m
Capacity at Min Radius
4 T @ 1.5
5 tons @ 2 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1 T @ 14
0.8 tons @ 10 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1 T @ 14
0.8 tons @ 10 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Main Pump Capacity
180 Lpm
75 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
180 Lpm
75 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
100 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
100 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
14 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
14 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
9 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
9 L
Hydraulic System
110 L
180 L
Hydraulic System
110 L
180 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
160 L
Fuel Tank
120 L
160 L
Cooling System
20 L
20 L
Cooling System
20 L
20 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Hydraulic Power Steering
Turning Radius
6.5 m
7.5 m
Turning Radius
6.5 m
7.5 m
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brake
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brake
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical
Spring Actuated Parking Brake
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical
Spring Actuated Parking Brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
11.00 × 20 – 16 PR
9.00 × 20 – 16PR
Tyre Size
11.00 × 20 – 16 PR
9.00 × 20 – 16PR
No. of Tyres
4
6
No. of Tyres
4
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
24 V / 120 Ah
Battery
12V / 100 Ah
24 V / 120 Ah
Alternator Output
65 A
70 A
Alternator Output
65 A
70 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
Usha TC14
Pros
- Cost-Effective: Significantly cheaper (₹13-15L) than fully integrated pick-and-carry cranes (which often cost ₹18-23L+).
- Heavy Duty Structure: Marketing materials highlight "segment-best specification" and high structural strength for heavy loading.
- Durability: Noted for durable components and suitability for continuous heavy-duty tasks.
