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ACE LC 228B VS ESCORTS Hydra 15 Comparison
ACE LC 228B
₹ ₹ 24 L - 36 L
VS
ESCORTS Hydra 15
₹ 20 L - 22 L
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ACE LC 228B
From ₹ 24 Lakh
ESCORTS Hydra 15
From ₹ 20 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Electric Powered
Escorts Kubota
Engine Make
Electric Powered
Escorts Kubota
Engine Model
Electric Powered
E4.391 NA
Engine Model
Electric Powered
E4.391 NA
Engine Displacement
5700 cc
3900 cc
Engine Displacement
5700 cc
3900 cc
Engine Power
74 HP
50 HP
Engine Power
74 HP
50 HP
Maximum Torque
1576 Nm
220 Nm
Maximum Torque
1576 Nm
220 Nm
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
1659 mm
10700 mm
Overall Length
1659 mm
10700 mm
Overall Width
1875 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
1875 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
121 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
121 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
Not Applicable mm
4600 mm
Wheel Base
Not Applicable mm
4600 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
380 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
380 mm
Operating Weight
55000 kg
12050 kg
Operating Weight
55000 kg
12050 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Tower Crane
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Crane Type
Tower Crane
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Boom Type
Flat Top / Hammerhead
Telescopic box-section boom
Boom Type
Flat Top / Hammerhead
Telescopic box-section boom
Boom Length
55 m
18.5 m
Boom Length
55 m
18.5 m
Max Lifting Height
121 m
19 m
Max Lifting Height
121 m
19 m
Max Working Radius
55 m
9 m
Max Working Radius
55 m
9 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12000 t
15 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12000 t
15 t
Rated Load
12000 t
15 t
Rated Load
12000 t
15 t
Capacity at Min Radius
12 tons @ 3 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2.2 tons @ 55 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Main Pump Capacity
80 Lpm
63 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
80 Lpm
63 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
120 Lpm
120 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
120 Lpm
120 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
N/A L
9 L
Engine Oil
N/A L
9 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
10 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
10 L
Transmission Oil
25 L
22 L
Transmission Oil
25 L
22 L
Hydraulic System
180 L
130 L
Hydraulic System
180 L
130 L
Fuel Tank
Not Applicable L
60 L
Fuel Tank
Not Applicable L
60 L
Cooling System
N/A L
18 L
Cooling System
N/A L
18 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Steering
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Steering Type
Power Steering
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Turning Radius
70 m
6.8 m
Turning Radius
70 m
6.8 m
Service Brake Type
Electromagnetic Fail-Safe Brakes
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic drum brakes
Service Brake Type
Electromagnetic Fail-Safe Brakes
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic drum brakes
Parking Brake Type
Automatic Motor Brake
Mechanical hand-operated brake
Parking Brake Type
Automatic Motor Brake
Mechanical hand-operated brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
Not Applicable
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
Tyre Size
Not Applicable
10.00 × 20 – 16 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
65 A
Alternator Output
75 A
65 A
Max Travel Speed
25 km/h
30 km/h
Max Travel Speed
25 km/h
30 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 15
Pros
- Reliable Engine & Proven Power – 50 HP diesel unit provides dependable, continuous power for lifting operations
- Good Lifting Capacity – 15 tonne rating fits a wide range of construction and industrial jobs.
- Compact & Maneuverable – Articulated chassis and ~7 m turning radius improve site navigation.
