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ACE SB 163 VS ACE AB 203 Comparison
ACE SB 163
₹ ₹ 50 L - 60 L
VS
ACE AB 203
₹ 30 L - 32 L
Compare cranes to make an informed purchase decision.
ACE SB 163
From ₹ 50 Lakh
ACE AB 203
From ₹ 30 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Tata Motors
Ashok Leyland
Engine Make
Tata Motors
Ashok Leyland
Engine Model
697 TCIC
H-Series
Engine Model
697 TCIC
H-Series
Engine Displacement
5765 cc
4000 cc
Engine Displacement
5765 cc
4000 cc
Engine Power
65 HP
100 HP
Engine Power
65 HP
100 HP
Maximum Torque
490 Nm
360 Nm
Maximum Torque
490 Nm
360 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
9500 mm
7200 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
7200 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3300 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
4800 mm
3600 mm
Wheel Base
4800 mm
3600 mm
Min Ground Clearance
280 mm
350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
280 mm
350 mm
Operating Weight
16000 kg
16500 kg
Operating Weight
16000 kg
16500 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Pick & Carry
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Pick & Carry
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic
Boom Length
3.5 – 10 m m
12 m
Boom Length
3.5 – 10 m m
12 m
Max Lifting Height
13 m
14 m
Max Lifting Height
13 m
14 m
Max Working Radius
9.9 m
15 m
Max Working Radius
9.9 m
15 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
16 t
4.5 t
Max Lifting Capacity
16 t
4.5 t
Rated Load
16 t
20 t
Rated Load
16 t
20 t
Capacity at Min Radius
16 t @ 3 m
6 T @ 1.5 m
Capacity at Min Radius
16 t @ 3 m
6 T @ 1.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.8 t @ 9.9 m
1.5 T @ 15
Capacity at Max Radius
1.8 t @ 9.9 m
1.5 T @ 15
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
80 Lpm
200 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
80 Lpm
200 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
240 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
240 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
300 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
14 L
Engine Oil
18 L
14 L
Rear Axle Oil
18 L
9 L
Rear Axle Oil
18 L
9 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
20 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
20 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
130 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
130 L
Fuel Tank
160 L
150 L
Fuel Tank
160 L
150 L
Cooling System
25 L
22 L
Cooling System
25 L
22 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Assisted Hydraulic
Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering Type
Power Assisted Hydraulic
Hydraulic Power Steering
Turning Radius
8.5 m
7 m
Turning Radius
8.5 m
7 m
Service Brake Type
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Service Brake Type
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Parking Brake Type
Spring actuated air release
Mechanical
Parking Brake Type
Spring actuated air release
Mechanical
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
12.00 × 20 – 16 PR
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
12.00 × 20 – 16 PR
No. of Tyres
6
4
No. of Tyres
6
4
Electrical & General
Battery
24V / 120 Ah
12V / 120 Ah
Battery
24V / 120 Ah
12V / 120 Ah
Alternator Output
90 A
75 A
Alternator Output
90 A
75 A
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
30 km/h
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
30 km/h
ACE SB 163
Pros
- Strong 16 tonne capacity suitable for heavy materials handling.
- Lifts up to ~13.1 m with a 9.9 m working radius — useful on construction sites and yards.
- Allows full rotation for flexible load placement without repositioning the truck.
ACE AB 203
Pros
- Higher lifting capacity (≈20 tons)
- Pick-and-carry crane
- Compact design with good maneuverability
