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ACE SB 163 VS ESCORTS F17 Comparison
ACE SB 163
₹ ₹ 50 L - 60 L
VS
ESCORTS F17
₹ 32 L - 45 L
Compare cranes to make an informed purchase decision.
ACE SB 163
From ₹ 50 Lakh
ESCORTS F17
From ₹ 32 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Tata Motors
Volvo Eicher (VECV) E494
Engine Make
Tata Motors
Volvo Eicher (VECV) E494
Engine Model
697 TCIC
E494 (CEV Stage V diesel)
Engine Model
697 TCIC
E494 (CEV Stage V diesel)
Engine Displacement
5765 cc
3800 cc
Engine Displacement
5765 cc
3800 cc
Engine Power
65 HP
101 HP
Engine Power
65 HP
101 HP
Maximum Torque
490 Nm
876 Nm
Maximum Torque
490 Nm
876 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
9500 mm
10075 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
10075 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2450 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2450 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3215 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3215 mm
Wheel Base
4800 mm
3950 mm
Wheel Base
4800 mm
3950 mm
Min Ground Clearance
280 mm
256 mm
Min Ground Clearance
280 mm
256 mm
Operating Weight
16000 kg
17580 kg
Operating Weight
16000 kg
17580 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Pick & Carry Crane
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Pick & Carry Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
4‑section telescopic
Boom Type
Telescopic
4‑section telescopic
Boom Length
3.5 – 10 m m
18.2 m
Boom Length
3.5 – 10 m m
18.2 m
Max Lifting Height
13 m
21 m
Max Lifting Height
13 m
21 m
Max Working Radius
9.9 m
7.2 m
Max Working Radius
9.9 m
7.2 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
16 t
17 t
Max Lifting Capacity
16 t
17 t
Rated Load
16 t
17 t
Rated Load
16 t
17 t
Capacity at Min Radius
16 t @ 3 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.8 t @ 9.9 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Vane type
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Vane type
Main Pump Capacity
80 Lpm
110 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
80 Lpm
110 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
289 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
289 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
247 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
247 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
19 L
Engine Oil
18 L
19 L
Rear Axle Oil
18 L
11 L
Rear Axle Oil
18 L
11 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
21 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
21 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
240 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
240 L
Fuel Tank
160 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
160 L
220 L
Cooling System
25 L
26 L
Cooling System
25 L
26 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Assisted Hydraulic
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting rams
Steering Type
Power Assisted Hydraulic
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting rams
Turning Radius
8.5 m
7.2 m
Turning Radius
8.5 m
7.2 m
Service Brake Type
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Fully air‑operated dual circuit ‘S’ cam brakes front & rear
Service Brake Type
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Fully air‑operated dual circuit ‘S’ cam brakes front & rear
Parking Brake Type
Spring actuated air release
Air‑operated, spring actuated fail‑safe brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring actuated air release
Air‑operated, spring actuated fail‑safe brakes
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
11 x 20 – 16 PR (each, 8 tyres total)
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
11 x 20 – 16 PR (each, 8 tyres total)
No. of Tyres
6
8 (4 front + 4 rear)
No. of Tyres
6
8 (4 front + 4 rear)
Electrical & General
Battery
24V / 120 Ah
12
Battery
24V / 120 Ah
12
Alternator Output
90 A
89 A
Alternator Output
90 A
89 A
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
49 km/h
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
49 km/h
ACE SB 163
Pros
- Strong 16 tonne capacity suitable for heavy materials handling.
- Lifts up to ~13.1 m with a 9.9 m working radius — useful on construction sites and yards.
- Allows full rotation for flexible load placement without repositioning the truck.
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.
