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Century Knuckle Boom VS ACE 15XWE Comparison
Century Knuckle Boom
₹ ₹ 7 L - 9 LL*
VS
ACE 15XWE
₹ 21 L - 23 L
Century Knuckle Boom
₹7L
ACE 15XWE
₹21L
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Century Knuckle Boom
From ₹ 7 Lakh
ACE 15XWE
From ₹ 21 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Simpson’s
Engine Make
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Simpson’s
Engine Model
5.7L / H Series
S433(I) F1
Engine Model
5.7L / H Series
S433(I) F1
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
8000 cc
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
8000 cc
Engine Power
180 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
180 HP
48 HP
Maximum Torque
850 Nm
200 Nm
Maximum Torque
850 Nm
200 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10500 mm
5500 mm
Overall Length
10500 mm
5500 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2400 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2400 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
2900 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
2900 mm
Wheel Base
5200 mm
4800 mm
Wheel Base
5200 mm
4800 mm
Min Ground Clearance
250 mm
250 mm
Min Ground Clearance
250 mm
250 mm
Operating Weight
16000 kg
15000 kg
Operating Weight
16000 kg
15000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
ick‑and‑Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
ick‑and‑Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Boom Type
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Three‑part slotted telescopic boom
Boom Type
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Three‑part slotted telescopic boom
Boom Length
18 m
8.2 m
Boom Length
18 m
8.2 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
18 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
18 m
Max Working Radius
16 m
18 m
Max Working Radius
16 m
18 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12000 t
15 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12000 t
15 t
Rated Load
14 t
15 t
Rated Load
14 t
15 t
Capacity at Min Radius
14T @ 2 m
15t@3
Capacity at Min Radius
14T @ 2 m
15t@3
Capacity at Max Radius
2 – 3T @ 14 m
4t@3
Capacity at Max Radius
2 – 3T @ 14 m
4t@3
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Gear / intra‑vane type
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Gear / intra‑vane type
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
70 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
70 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
90 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
90 Lpm
System Pressure
320 bar
230 bar
System Pressure
320 bar
230 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
22 L
8 L
Engine Oil
22 L
8 L
Rear Axle Oil
20 L
8 L
Rear Axle Oil
20 L
8 L
Transmission Oil
15 L
48 L
Transmission Oil
15 L
48 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
125 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
125 L
Fuel Tank
300 L
45 L
Fuel Tank
300 L
45 L
Cooling System
30 L
12 L
Cooling System
30 L
12 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Steering
Lever operated power steering
Steering Type
Power Steering
Lever operated power steering
Turning Radius
10 m
6.5 m
Turning Radius
10 m
6.5 m
Service Brake Type
Full Air Brakes
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic brakes
Service Brake Type
Full Air Brakes
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Manual parking brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Manual parking brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
11.00×20‑16 PR
Tyre Size
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
11.00×20‑16 PR
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
120
12 V / 88 Ah
Battery
120
12 V / 88 Ah
Alternator Output
90 A
35 A
Alternator Output
90 A
35 A
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
28 km/h
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
28 km/h
Century Knuckle Boom
Pros
- High flexibility of movement
- Works in tight spaces
- Compact folding boom
ACE 15XWE
Pros
- Good lifting capacity: 15 t rated load ideal for small‑to‑medium construction and industrial tasks.
- Good lifting capacity: 15 t rated load ideal for small‑to‑medium construction and industrial tasks.
- Lighter weight: ~11.6 t operating weight makes transportation and setup easier than heavier models.
