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ACE LC 228B VS ESCORTS Hydra 12 Comparison
ACE LC 228B
₹ ₹ 24 L - 36 L
VS
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ 16 L - 18 L
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ACE LC 228B
From ₹ 24 Lakh
ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Electric Powered
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Engine Make
Electric Powered
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Engine Model
Electric Powered
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Engine Model
Electric Powered
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Engine Displacement
5700 cc
3910 cc
Engine Displacement
5700 cc
3910 cc
Engine Power
74 HP
50 HP
Engine Power
74 HP
50 HP
Maximum Torque
1576 Nm
217 Nm
Maximum Torque
1576 Nm
217 Nm
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
1659 mm
10050 mm
Overall Length
1659 mm
10050 mm
Overall Width
1875 mm
2410 mm
Overall Width
1875 mm
2410 mm
Overall Height
121 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
121 mm
3050 mm
Wheel Base
Not Applicable mm
4350 mm
Wheel Base
Not Applicable mm
4350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
352 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
352 mm
Operating Weight
55000 kg
10300 kg
Operating Weight
55000 kg
10300 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Tower Crane
Pick & Carry Crane
Crane Type
Tower Crane
Pick & Carry Crane
Boom Type
Flat Top / Hammerhead
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Boom Type
Flat Top / Hammerhead
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Boom Length
55 m
11.3 m
Boom Length
55 m
11.3 m
Max Lifting Height
121 m
11.3 m
Max Lifting Height
121 m
11.3 m
Max Working Radius
55 m
6.3 m
Max Working Radius
55 m
6.3 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12000 t
12 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12000 t
12 t
Rated Load
12000 t
12 t
Rated Load
12000 t
12 t
Capacity at Min Radius
12 tons @ 3 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2.2 tons @ 55 m
100@2
Capacity at Max Radius
2.2 tons @ 55 m
100@2
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Vane type hydraulic pump
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Vane type hydraulic pump
Main Pump Capacity
80 Lpm
210 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
80 Lpm
210 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
120 Lpm
298 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
120 Lpm
298 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
340 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
340 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
N/A L
18 L
Engine Oil
N/A L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
7 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
7 L
Transmission Oil
25 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
25 L
12 L
Hydraulic System
180 L
209 L
Hydraulic System
180 L
209 L
Fuel Tank
Not Applicable L
50 L
Fuel Tank
Not Applicable L
50 L
Cooling System
N/A L
25 L
Cooling System
N/A L
25 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Steering
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Steering Type
Power Steering
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Turning Radius
70 m
6.3 m
Turning Radius
70 m
6.3 m
Service Brake Type
Electromagnetic Fail-Safe Brakes
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Service Brake Type
Electromagnetic Fail-Safe Brakes
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Parking Brake Type
Automatic Motor Brake
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Parking Brake Type
Automatic Motor Brake
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Tyres
Tyre Size
Not Applicable
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
Tyre Size
Not Applicable
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
No. of Tyres
Not Applicable
6
No. of Tyres
Not Applicable
6
Electrical & General
Battery
415
12
Battery
415
12
Alternator Output
75 A
89 A
Alternator Output
75 A
89 A
Max Travel Speed
25 km/h
29 km/h
Max Travel Speed
25 km/h
29 km/h
ACE LC 228B
Pros
- High lifting capacity: Can lift up to 12 tons — suitable for heavy construction material.
- Long reach and height: Up to ~55 m working radius and 121 m structure height allows wide coverage on large sites.
- Robust construction: Designed for heavy civil and infrastructure projects where repetitive, high lifts are needed.
ESCORTS Hydra 12
Pros
- Compact, lightweight design — easier to manoeuvre on tight job sites.
- Good articulated steering (high articulation angle) increases precision in confined spaces.
- Lower cost & fuel‑efficient engine compared to larger cranes.
