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ACE TX 130 VS PALFINGER PK 18500 Comparison
ACE TX 130
₹ ₹ 30 L - 32 LL*
VS
PALFINGER PK 18500
₹ 29 L - 31 L
ACE TX 130
₹30L
PALFINGER PK 18500
₹29L
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ACE TX 130
From ₹ 30 Lakh
PALFINGER PK 18500
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Mahindra 4485 IAE (BS‑III CEV)
Tata / Ashok Leyland / BharatBenz
Engine Make
Mahindra 4485 IAE (BS‑III CEV)
Tata / Ashok Leyland / BharatBenz
Engine Model
4485 IAE
5.7L / OM Series Diesel
Engine Model
4485 IAE
5.7L / OM Series Diesel
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
5800 cc
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
5800 cc
Engine Power
47.5 HP
280 HP
Engine Power
47.5 HP
280 HP
Maximum Torque
170 Nm
850 Nm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm
850 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
6800 mm
10000 mm
Overall Length
6800 mm
10000 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
3500 mm
Wheel Base
4600 mm
4800 mm
Wheel Base
4600 mm
4800 mm
Min Ground Clearance
400 mm
250 mm
Min Ground Clearance
400 mm
250 mm
Operating Weight
13000 kg
2300 kg
Operating Weight
13000 kg
2300 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Crane
: Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Crane
: Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Boom Type
3‑part slotted telescopic boom with hydraulic extension
Articulated Knuckle Boom
Boom Type
3‑part slotted telescopic boom with hydraulic extension
Articulated Knuckle Boom
Boom Length
9 m
16 m
Boom Length
9 m
16 m
Max Lifting Height
12 m
18 m
Max Lifting Height
12 m
18 m
Max Working Radius
7 m
14 m
Max Working Radius
7 m
14 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
13 t
7400 t
Max Lifting Capacity
13 t
7400 t
Rated Load
13 t
7 t
Rated Load
13 t
7 t
Capacity at Min Radius
13T @ ~2–3
7T @ 2 m
Capacity at Min Radius
13T @ ~2–3
7T @ 2 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2.5–3.5T @ ~7
1.2 – 1.8T @ 14 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2.5–3.5T @ ~7
1.2 – 1.8T @ 14 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Multi‑spool
Gear / Piston Pump
Pump Type
Multi‑spool
Gear / Piston Pump
Main Pump Capacity
80 Lpm
110 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
80 Lpm
110 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
120 Lpm
220 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
120 Lpm
220 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
320 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
320 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
80 L
22 L
Engine Oil
80 L
22 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
20 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
20 L
Transmission Oil
48 L
15 L
Transmission Oil
48 L
15 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
250 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
250 L
Fuel Tank
85 L
300 L
Fuel Tank
85 L
300 L
Cooling System
12 L
30 L
Cooling System
12 L
30 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power steering
Power Steering
Steering Type
Power steering
Power Steering
Turning Radius
6.5 m
10 m
Turning Radius
6.5 m
10 m
Service Brake Type
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic brakes (front) & air‑operated disc brakes (rear)
Full Air Brakes
Service Brake Type
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic brakes (front) & air‑operated disc brakes (rear)
Full Air Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Pneumatically operated parking brake
Spring Actuated
Parking Brake Type
Pneumatically operated parking brake
Spring Actuated
Tyres
Tyre Size
Front: 11.00×20‑16 PR (4 Nos) / Rear: 13.00×24‑12 PR (2 Nos)
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
Tyre Size
Front: 11.00×20‑16 PR (4 Nos) / Rear: 13.00×24‑12 PR (2 Nos)
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12V, ~75 Ah
120
Battery
12V, ~75 Ah
120
Alternator Output
35 A
90 A
Alternator Output
35 A
90 A
Max Travel Speed
28 km/h
80 km/h
Max Travel Speed
28 km/h
80 km/h
ACE TX 130
Pros
- Affordable Price Range: Budget‑friendly (~₹31–33 L) for 13 T capacity mobile crane compared to larger models.
- Compact & Lighter: Lower operating weight (~12.9 t) makes it easier to transport/access tighter sites.
- Good Boom Reach: ~12.8 m lift height is useful for site placements in urban/metropolitan jobs.
PALFINGER PK 18500
Pros
- High Lifting Capacity
- Compact Knuckle Boom Design
- Good Mobility
