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ACE SB 163 VS Usha TC14 Comparison
ACE SB 163
₹ ₹ 9 L - 10 LL*
VS
Usha TC14
₹ 13 L - 15 L
ACE SB 163
₹9L
Usha TC14
₹13L
Engine
Engine Make
Tata Motors
Tata Motors
Engine Make
Tata Motors
Tata Motors
Engine Model
697 TCIC
497 TCIC Diesel
Engine Model
697 TCIC
497 TCIC Diesel
Engine Displacement
5765 cc
1500 cc
Engine Displacement
5765 cc
1500 cc
Engine Power
65 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
65 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
490 Nm
400 Nm
Maximum Torque
490 Nm
400 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
9500 mm
7200 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
7200 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2400 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2400 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
4800 mm
3800 mm
Wheel Base
4800 mm
3800 mm
Min Ground Clearance
280 mm
260 mm
Min Ground Clearance
280 mm
260 mm
Operating Weight
16000 kg
5000 kg
Operating Weight
16000 kg
5000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Hydraulic Truck Mounted Crane
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Hydraulic Truck Mounted Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic
Boom Length
3.5 – 10 m m
12 m
Boom Length
3.5 – 10 m m
12 m
Max Lifting Height
13 m
12 m
Max Lifting Height
13 m
12 m
Max Working Radius
9.9 m
9 m
Max Working Radius
9.9 m
9 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
16 t
5 t
Max Lifting Capacity
16 t
5 t
Rated Load
16 t
5 t
Rated Load
16 t
5 t
Capacity at Min Radius
16 t @ 3 m
5 tons @ 2 m
Capacity at Min Radius
16 t @ 3 m
5 tons @ 2 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.8 t @ 9.9 m
0.8 tons @ 10 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.8 t @ 9.9 m
0.8 tons @ 10 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Main Pump Capacity
80 Lpm
75 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
80 Lpm
75 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
100 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
100 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
12 L
Engine Oil
18 L
12 L
Rear Axle Oil
18 L
14 L
Rear Axle Oil
18 L
14 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
9 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
9 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
180 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
180 L
Fuel Tank
160 L
160 L
Fuel Tank
160 L
160 L
Cooling System
25 L
20 L
Cooling System
25 L
20 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Assisted Hydraulic
Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering Type
Power Assisted Hydraulic
Hydraulic Power Steering
Turning Radius
8.5 m
7.5 m
Turning Radius
8.5 m
7.5 m
Service Brake Type
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brake
Service Brake Type
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring actuated air release
Spring Actuated Parking Brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring actuated air release
Spring Actuated Parking Brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
9.00 × 20 – 16PR
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
9.00 × 20 – 16PR
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
24V / 120 Ah
24 V / 120 Ah
Battery
24V / 120 Ah
24 V / 120 Ah
Alternator Output
90 A
70 A
Alternator Output
90 A
70 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.
Usha TC14
Pros
- Cost-Effective: Significantly cheaper (₹13-15L) than fully integrated pick-and-carry cranes (which often cost ₹18-23L+).
- Heavy Duty Structure: Marketing materials highlight "segment-best specification" and high structural strength for heavy loading.
- Durability: Noted for durable components and suitability for continuous heavy-duty tasks.
