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ACE SB 163 VS PALFINGER PK 18500 Comparison
ACE SB 163
₹ ₹ 50 L - 60 L
VS
PALFINGER PK 18500
₹ 29 L - 31 L
Compare cranes to make an informed purchase decision.
ACE SB 163
From ₹ 50 Lakh
PALFINGER PK 18500
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Tata Motors
Tata / Ashok Leyland / BharatBenz
Engine Make
Tata Motors
Tata / Ashok Leyland / BharatBenz
Engine Model
697 TCIC
5.7L / OM Series Diesel
Engine Model
697 TCIC
5.7L / OM Series Diesel
Engine Displacement
5765 cc
5800 cc
Engine Displacement
5765 cc
5800 cc
Engine Power
65 HP
280 HP
Engine Power
65 HP
280 HP
Maximum Torque
490 Nm
850 Nm
Maximum Torque
490 Nm
850 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
9500 mm
10000 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
10000 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3500 mm
Wheel Base
4800 mm
4800 mm
Wheel Base
4800 mm
4800 mm
Min Ground Clearance
280 mm
250 mm
Min Ground Clearance
280 mm
250 mm
Operating Weight
16000 kg
2300 kg
Operating Weight
16000 kg
2300 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
: Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
: Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
Articulated Knuckle Boom
Boom Type
Telescopic
Articulated Knuckle Boom
Boom Length
3.5 – 10 m m
16 m
Boom Length
3.5 – 10 m m
16 m
Max Lifting Height
13 m
18 m
Max Lifting Height
13 m
18 m
Max Working Radius
9.9 m
14 m
Max Working Radius
9.9 m
14 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
16 t
7.400 t
Max Lifting Capacity
16 t
7.400 t
Rated Load
16 t
7 t
Rated Load
16 t
7 t
Capacity at Min Radius
16 t @ 3 m
7T @ 2 m
Capacity at Min Radius
16 t @ 3 m
7T @ 2 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.8 t @ 9.9 m
1.2 – 1.8T @ 14 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.8 t @ 9.9 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
80 Lpm
110 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
80 Lpm
110 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
220 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
220 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
320 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
320 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
22 L
Engine Oil
18 L
22 L
Rear Axle Oil
18 L
20 L
Rear Axle Oil
18 L
20 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
15 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
15 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
250 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
250 L
Fuel Tank
160 L
300 L
Fuel Tank
160 L
300 L
Cooling System
25 L
30 L
Cooling System
25 L
30 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Assisted Hydraulic
Power Steering
Steering Type
Power Assisted Hydraulic
Power Steering
Turning Radius
8.5 m
10 m
Turning Radius
8.5 m
10 m
Service Brake Type
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Full Air Brakes
Service Brake Type
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Full Air Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring actuated air release
Spring Actuated
Parking Brake Type
Spring actuated air release
Spring Actuated
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
24V / 120 Ah
120
Battery
24V / 120 Ah
120
Alternator Output
90 A
90 A
Alternator Output
90 A
90 A
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
80 km/h
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
80 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.
PALFINGER PK 18500
Pros
- High Lifting Capacity
- Compact Knuckle Boom Design
- Good Mobility
