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ACE SB 163 VS UNIQUE UFC-L Comparison
ACE SB 163
₹ ₹ 9 L - 10 LL*
VS
UNIQUE UFC-L
₹ 0.27 L - 0.37 L
ACE SB 163
₹9L
UNIQUE UFC-L
₹0.27L
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ACE SB 163
From ₹ 9 Lakh
UNIQUE UFC-L
From ₹ 0.27 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Tata Motors
4SPCR
Engine Make
Tata Motors
4SPCR
Engine Model
697 TCIC
4SPCR
Engine Model
697 TCIC
4SPCR
Engine Displacement
5765 cc
2956 cc
Engine Displacement
5765 cc
2956 cc
Engine Power
65 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
65 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
490 Nm
250 Nm
Maximum Torque
490 Nm
250 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
9500 mm
5800 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
5800 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2100 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2100 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
2850 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
2850 mm
Wheel Base
4800 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
4800 mm
3200 mm
Min Ground Clearance
280 mm
230 mm
Min Ground Clearance
280 mm
230 mm
Operating Weight
16000 kg
2000 kg
Operating Weight
16000 kg
2000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Truck Mounted Hydraulic Crane
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Truck Mounted Hydraulic Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic Boom
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic Boom
Boom Length
3.5 – 10 m m
7 m
Boom Length
3.5 – 10 m m
7 m
Max Lifting Height
13 m
2.4 m
Max Lifting Height
13 m
2.4 m
Max Working Radius
9.9 m
1.5 m
Max Working Radius
9.9 m
1.5 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
16 t
2 t
Max Lifting Capacity
16 t
2 t
Rated Load
16 t
2 t
Rated Load
16 t
2 t
Capacity at Min Radius
16 t @ 3 m
2 tons @ 1.8 m
Capacity at Min Radius
16 t @ 3 m
2 tons @ 1.8 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.8 t @ 9.9 m
0.35 tons @ 6 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.8 t @ 9.9 m
0.35 tons @ 6 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
80 Lpm
45 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
80 Lpm
45 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
60 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
60 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
8 L
Engine Oil
18 L
8 L
Rear Axle Oil
18 L
8 L
Rear Axle Oil
18 L
8 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
5 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
5 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
95 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
95 L
Fuel Tank
160 L
90 L
Fuel Tank
160 L
90 L
Cooling System
25 L
12 L
Cooling System
25 L
12 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Assisted Hydraulic
Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering Type
Power Assisted Hydraulic
Hydraulic Power Steering
Turning Radius
8.5 m
6.5 m
Turning Radius
8.5 m
6.5 m
Service Brake Type
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Service Brake Type
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring actuated air release
Mechanical Hand Operated Parking Brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring actuated air release
Mechanical Hand Operated Parking Brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
7.50 × 16 – 14PR
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
7.50 × 16 – 14PR
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
24V / 120 Ah
12 V / 100 Ah
Battery
24V / 120 Ah
12 V / 100 Ah
Alternator Output
90 A
65 A
Alternator Output
90 A
65 A
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
75 km/h
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
75 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.
UNIQUE UFC-L
Pros
- Very affordable lifting equipment (~₹27,000 – ₹37,000).
- Lightweight ~2 t capacity suited for small jobs or yard use.
- Likely manual or simple mechanical operation (no complex engine)
