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ESCORTS HYDRA 14 VS ACE SB 203 Comparison
ESCORTS HYDRA 14
₹ ₹ 16 L - 23 L
VS
ACE SB 203
₹ 56 L - 65 L
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ESCORTS HYDRA 14
From ₹ 16 Lakh
ACE SB 203
From ₹ 56 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts / Cummins Equivalent
Tata Motors
Engine Make
Escorts / Cummins Equivalent
Tata Motors
Engine Model
Industrial 4D Series
697 TCIC
Engine Model
Industrial 4D Series
697 TCIC
Engine Displacement
4500 cc
4500 cc
Engine Displacement
4500 cc
4500 cc
Engine Power
115 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
115 HP
140 HP
Maximum Torque
380 Nm
480 Nm
Maximum Torque
380 Nm
480 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
7800 mm
9000 mm
Overall Length
7800 mm
9000 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2450 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2450 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
3800 mm
4500 mm
Wheel Base
3800 mm
4500 mm
Min Ground Clearance
320 mm
270 mm
Min Ground Clearance
320 mm
270 mm
Operating Weight
18000 kg
20000 kg
Operating Weight
18000 kg
20000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry / Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry / Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic
Boom Length
18 - 26 m
3 – 9 m m
Boom Length
18 - 26 m
3 – 9 m m
Max Lifting Height
30 m
13 m
Max Lifting Height
30 m
13 m
Max Working Radius
19 m
10 m
Max Working Radius
19 m
10 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
14 t
20 t
Max Lifting Capacity
14 t
20 t
Rated Load
14 t
10 t
Rated Load
14 t
10 t
Capacity at Min Radius
14 t @ 3 m
10 t @ 3 m
Capacity at Min Radius
14 t @ 3 m
10 t @ 3 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.8 t @ 16–18 m
1.5 t @ 9.9 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.8 t @ 16–18 m
1.5 t @ 9.9 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
75 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
75 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
140 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
140 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
15 L
18 L
Engine Oil
15 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
16 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
16 L
Transmission Oil
20 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
20 L
12 L
Hydraulic System
350 L
220 L
Hydraulic System
350 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
180 L
150 L
Fuel Tank
180 L
150 L
Cooling System
24 L
25 L
Cooling System
24 L
25 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Hydraulic power steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Hydraulic power steering
Turning Radius
7 m
8 m
Turning Radius
7 m
8 m
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical Spring Applied
Spring actuated air release
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical Spring Applied
Spring actuated air release
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00-20 / 11.00-20
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
Tyre Size
10.00-20 / 11.00-20
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12V / 150Ah
24V / 120 Ah
Battery
12V / 150Ah
24V / 120 Ah
Alternator Output
85 A
80 A
Alternator Output
85 A
80 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
80 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
80 km/h
ESCORTS HYDRA 14
Pros
- Powerful Engine (~14 HP)
- Fuel Efficient
- Compact & Maneuverable
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.
