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ACE AB 203 VS ESCORTS RT 20 Comparison
ACE AB 203
₹ ₹ 28 L - 35 LL*
VS
ESCORTS RT 20
₹ 48 L - 50 L
ACE AB 203
₹28L
ESCORTS RT 20
₹48L
Compare cranes to make an informed purchase decision.
ACE AB 203
From ₹ 28 Lakh
ESCORTS RT 20
From ₹ 48 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
Kohler (KDI series)
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
Kohler (KDI series)
Engine Model
H-Series
KDI2504 (typical for this class)
Engine Model
H-Series
KDI2504 (typical for this class)
Engine Displacement
4000 cc
2482 cc
Engine Displacement
4000 cc
2482 cc
Engine Power
100 HP
160 HP
Engine Power
100 HP
160 HP
Maximum Torque
360 Nm
305 Nm
Maximum Torque
360 Nm
305 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
7200 mm
8450 mm
Overall Length
7200 mm
8450 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3300 mm
2876 mm
Overall Height
3300 mm
2876 mm
Wheel Base
3600 mm
2460 mm
Wheel Base
3600 mm
2460 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
354 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
354 mm
Operating Weight
16500 kg
23200 kg
Operating Weight
16500 kg
23200 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry
Rough Terrain Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry
Rough Terrain Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
Hydraulically telescopic (rectangular box)
Boom Type
Telescopic
Hydraulically telescopic (rectangular box)
Boom Length
12 m
21 m
Boom Length
12 m
21 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
21 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
21 m
Max Working Radius
15 m
28 m
Max Working Radius
15 m
28 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
4.5 t
22 t
Max Lifting Capacity
4.5 t
22 t
Rated Load
20 t
22 t
Rated Load
20 t
22 t
Capacity at Min Radius
6 T @ 1.5 m
22@3
Capacity at Min Radius
6 T @ 1.5 m
22@3
Capacity at Max Radius
1.5 T @ 15
22@3
Capacity at Max Radius
1.5 T @ 15
22@3
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear pumps
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear pumps
Main Pump Capacity
200 Lpm
110 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
200 Lpm
110 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
240 Lpm
230 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
240 Lpm
230 Lpm
System Pressure
300 bar
175 bar
System Pressure
300 bar
175 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
14 L
18 L
Engine Oil
14 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
9 L
8 L
Rear Axle Oil
9 L
8 L
Transmission Oil
20 L
21 L
Transmission Oil
20 L
21 L
Hydraulic System
130 L
287 L
Hydraulic System
130 L
287 L
Fuel Tank
150 L
160 L
Fuel Tank
150 L
160 L
Cooling System
22 L
22 L
Cooling System
22 L
22 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Hydraulic power steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Hydraulic power steering
Turning Radius
7 m
8 m
Turning Radius
7 m
8 m
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Hydraulic brakes
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Hydraulic brakes
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical
Mechanical / spring
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical
Mechanical / spring
Tyres
Tyre Size
12.00 × 20 – 16 PR
14.00 x 25 – 24 PR earthmover type
Tyre Size
12.00 × 20 – 16 PR
14.00 x 25 – 24 PR earthmover type
No. of Tyres
4
4
No. of Tyres
4
4
Electrical & General
Battery
12V / 120 Ah
24
Battery
12V / 120 Ah
24
Alternator Output
75 A
80 A
Alternator Output
75 A
80 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
30 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
30 km/h
ACE AB 203
Pros
- Higher lifting capacity (≈20 tons)
- Pick-and-carry crane
- Compact design with good maneuverability
ESCORTS RT 20
Pros
- High lifting capacity: 22 t @ 3 m is strong for a rough‑terrain crane in this class (good for construction and infrastructure).
- Long reach: Up ~21.2 m boom provides good lifting height and reach
- Rough terrain mobility: 4×4 drive + multiple steering modes (2WD, 4WD, crab, etc.) helps manoeuvre in tough ground conditions.
