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ACE SB 203 VS ACE 18XW Comparison
ACE SB 203
₹ ₹ 12 L - 19 LL*
VS
ACE 18XW
₹ 21 L - 22 L
ACE SB 203
₹12L
ACE 18XW
₹21L
Engine
Engine Make
Tata Motors
Kirloskar
Engine Make
Tata Motors
Kirloskar
Engine Model
697 TCIC
4R1040
Engine Model
697 TCIC
4R1040
Engine Displacement
4500 cc
4160 cc
Engine Displacement
4500 cc
4160 cc
Engine Power
140 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
480 Nm
290 Nm
Maximum Torque
480 Nm
290 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
9000 mm
9000 mm
Overall Length
9000 mm
9000 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3100 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3100 mm
Wheel Base
4500 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
4500 mm
3300 mm
Min Ground Clearance
270 mm
350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
270 mm
350 mm
Operating Weight
20000 kg
18000 kg
Operating Weight
20000 kg
18000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Pick and Carry Mobile Crane
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Pick and Carry Mobile Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic Boom
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic Boom
Boom Length
3 – 9 m m
7.8 - 21 m
Boom Length
3 – 9 m m
7.8 - 21 m
Max Lifting Height
13 m
18 m
Max Lifting Height
13 m
18 m
Max Working Radius
10 m
7 m
Max Working Radius
10 m
7 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
20 t
18 t
Max Lifting Capacity
20 t
18 t
Rated Load
10 t
18 t
Rated Load
10 t
18 t
Capacity at Min Radius
10 t @ 3 m
18 tons @ 2.5 m
Capacity at Min Radius
10 t @ 3 m
18 tons @ 2.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.5 t @ 9.9 m
2 tons @ 18 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.5 t @ 9.9 m
2 tons @ 18 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
75 Lpm
63 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
75 Lpm
63 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
140 Lpm
160 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
140 Lpm
160 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
12 L
Engine Oil
18 L
12 L
Rear Axle Oil
16 L
8 L
Rear Axle Oil
16 L
8 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
10 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
10 L
Hydraulic System
220 L
220 L
Hydraulic System
220 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
150 L
120 L
Fuel Tank
150 L
120 L
Cooling System
25 L
18 L
Cooling System
25 L
18 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic power steering
Full Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic power steering
Full Hydraulic Power Steering
Turning Radius
8 m
6.5 m
Turning Radius
8 m
6.5 m
Service Brake Type
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Air Brakes
Service Brake Type
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Air Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring actuated air release
Mechanical Hand Operated
Parking Brake Type
Spring actuated air release
Mechanical Hand Operated
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
12.00 x 20 – 16 PR
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
12.00 x 20 – 16 PR
No. of Tyres
6
4
No. of Tyres
6
4
Electrical & General
Battery
24V / 120 Ah
12V / 100 Ah
Battery
24V / 120 Ah
12V / 100 Ah
Alternator Output
80 A
65 A
Alternator Output
80 A
65 A
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
30 km/h
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
30 km/h
ACE SB 203
Pros
- Higher lifting moment (20 Tm) ideal for heavier lifting compared with SB‑163; good for robust job sites.
- Adequate reach for both vertical (≈13.1 m) and horizontal (≈9.9 m) tasks.
- Suitable for medium‑heavy duty tasks in construction, industrial yards and logistics.
ACE 18XW
Pros
- High lifting capacity: 18 tonnes is competitive for pick-and-carry cranes in its segment.
- Engine output: ~74 HP provides adequate power for lifting and travel.
- Safety features: Fail-safe brakes, audio overload & hoist protection available
