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ACE AB 203 VS ESCORTS F17 Comparison
ACE AB 203
₹ ₹ 28 L - 35 LL*
VS
ESCORTS F17
₹ 35 L - 35 L
ACE AB 203
₹28L
ESCORTS F17
₹35L
Compare cranes to make an informed purchase decision.
ACE AB 203
From ₹ 28 Lakh
ESCORTS F17
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
Volvo Eicher (VECV) E494
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
Volvo Eicher (VECV) E494
Engine Model
H-Series
E494 (CEV Stage V diesel)
Engine Model
H-Series
E494 (CEV Stage V diesel)
Engine Displacement
4000 cc
3800 cc
Engine Displacement
4000 cc
3800 cc
Engine Power
100 HP
101 HP
Engine Power
100 HP
101 HP
Maximum Torque
360 Nm
876 Nm
Maximum Torque
360 Nm
876 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
7200 mm
10075d mm
Overall Length
7200 mm
10075d mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2450 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2450 mm
Overall Height
3300 mm
3215 mm
Overall Height
3300 mm
3215 mm
Wheel Base
3600 mm
3950 mm
Wheel Base
3600 mm
3950 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
256 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
256 mm
Operating Weight
16500 kg
17580 kg
Operating Weight
16500 kg
17580 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry
Pick & Carry Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry
Pick & Carry Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
4‑section telescopic
Boom Type
Telescopic
4‑section telescopic
Boom Length
12 m
18.2 m
Boom Length
12 m
18.2 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
21 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
21 m
Max Working Radius
15 m
7.2 m
Max Working Radius
15 m
7.2 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
4.5 t
17 t
Max Lifting Capacity
4.5 t
17 t
Rated Load
20 t
17 t
Rated Load
20 t
17 t
Capacity at Min Radius
6 T @ 1.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.5 T @ 15
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Vane type
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Vane type
Main Pump Capacity
200 Lpm
110 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
200 Lpm
110 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
240 Lpm
289 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
240 Lpm
289 Lpm
System Pressure
300 bar
247 bar
System Pressure
300 bar
247 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
14 L
19 L
Engine Oil
14 L
19 L
Rear Axle Oil
9 L
11 L
Rear Axle Oil
9 L
11 L
Transmission Oil
20 L
21 L
Transmission Oil
20 L
21 L
Hydraulic System
130 L
240 L
Hydraulic System
130 L
240 L
Fuel Tank
150 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
150 L
220 L
Cooling System
22 L
26 L
Cooling System
22 L
26 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting rams
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting rams
Turning Radius
7 m
7.2 m
Turning Radius
7 m
7.2 m
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Fully air‑operated dual circuit ‘S’ cam brakes front & rear
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Fully air‑operated dual circuit ‘S’ cam brakes front & rear
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
12.00 × 20 – 16 PR
11 x 20 – 16 PR (each, 8 tyres total)
Tyre Size
12.00 × 20 – 16 PR
11 x 20 – 16 PR (each, 8 tyres total)
No. of Tyres
4
8 (4 front + 4 rear)
No. of Tyres
4
8 (4 front + 4 rear)
Electrical & General
Battery
12V / 120 Ah
12
Battery
12V / 120 Ah
12
Alternator Output
75 A
89 A
Alternator Output
75 A
89 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
49 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
49 km/h
ACE AB 203
Pros
- Higher lifting capacity (≈20 tons)
- Pick-and-carry crane
- Compact design with good maneuverability
ESCORTS F17
Pros
- Higher rated lifting capacity (17 T) for heavy‑duty work.
- Strong 101 HP engine with HPCR technology — smoother performance.
- 4WD enhances traction & site mobility.
