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ACE F 230 VS PALFINGER PK 18500 Comparison
ACE F 230
₹ ₹ 30 L - 48 LL*
VS
PALFINGER PK 18500
₹ 29 L - 31 L
ACE F 230
₹30L
PALFINGER PK 18500
₹29L
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ACE F 230
From ₹ 30 Lakh
PALFINGER PK 18500
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher
Tata / Ashok Leyland / BharatBenz
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher
Tata / Ashok Leyland / BharatBenz
Engine Model
E483 CRDI
5.7L / OM Series Diesel
Engine Model
E483 CRDI
5.7L / OM Series Diesel
Engine Displacement
4760 cc
5800 cc
Engine Displacement
4760 cc
5800 cc
Engine Power
101 HP
280 HP
Engine Power
101 HP
280 HP
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
850 Nm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
850 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10150 mm
10000 mm
Overall Length
10150 mm
10000 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3350 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
3350 mm
3500 mm
Wheel Base
3600 mm
4800 mm
Wheel Base
3600 mm
4800 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
250 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
250 mm
Operating Weight
25000 kg
2300 kg
Operating Weight
25000 kg
2300 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
: Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
: Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Boom Type
3-Section Telescopic Boom
Articulated Knuckle Boom
Boom Type
3-Section Telescopic Boom
Articulated Knuckle Boom
Boom Length
8.5 – 20.2 m m
16 m
Boom Length
8.5 – 20.2 m m
16 m
Max Lifting Height
20 m
18 m
Max Lifting Height
20 m
18 m
Max Working Radius
19 m
14 m
Max Working Radius
19 m
14 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
25 t
7400 t
Max Lifting Capacity
25 t
7400 t
Rated Load
23 t
7 t
Rated Load
23 t
7 t
Capacity at Min Radius
23 tons @ 2.5 m
7T @ 2 m
Capacity at Min Radius
23 tons @ 2.5 m
7T @ 2 m
Capacity at Max Radius
3.0 tons @ 18 m
1.2 – 1.8T @ 14 m
Capacity at Max Radius
3.0 tons @ 18 m
1.2 – 1.8T @ 14 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear / Piston Pump
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear / Piston Pump
Main Pump Capacity
100 Lpm
110 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
100 Lpm
110 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
210 Lpm
220 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
210 Lpm
220 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
320 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
320 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
15 L
22 L
Engine Oil
15 L
22 L
Rear Axle Oil
14 L
20 L
Rear Axle Oil
14 L
20 L
Transmission Oil
16 L
15 L
Transmission Oil
16 L
15 L
Hydraulic System
260 L
250 L
Hydraulic System
260 L
250 L
Fuel Tank
180 L
300 L
Fuel Tank
180 L
300 L
Cooling System
22 L
30 L
Cooling System
22 L
30 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Fully Hydraulic Power Steering
Power Steering
Steering Type
Fully Hydraulic Power Steering
Power Steering
Turning Radius
8.15 m
10 m
Turning Radius
8.15 m
10 m
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Brakes
Full Air Brakes
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Brakes
Full Air Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated Mechanical
Spring Actuated
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated Mechanical
Spring Actuated
Tyres
Tyre Size
14.00 x 25 – 20 PR
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
Tyre Size
14.00 x 25 – 20 PR
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
No. of Tyres
4
6
No. of Tyres
4
6
Electrical & General
Battery
24V / 120 Ah
120
Battery
24V / 120 Ah
120
Alternator Output
70 A
90 A
Alternator Output
70 A
90 A
Max Travel Speed
40 km/h
80 km/h
Max Travel Speed
40 km/h
80 km/h
ACE F 230
Pros
- Strong engine and capacity for class – 101 HP Volvo‑Eicher engine with CEV Stage IV compliance provides robust performance.
- High lifting reach – Boom extends to around ~20 m for versatile material positioning.
- Stable operating weight – ~20 t curb weight for steadiness in pick‑and‑carry operations.
PALFINGER PK 18500
Pros
- High Lifting Capacity
- Compact Knuckle Boom Design
- Good Mobility
