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Century Knuckle Boom VS ACE 16XW Comparison
Century Knuckle Boom
₹ ₹ 7 L - 9 LL*
VS
ACE 16XW
₹ 21 L - 24 L
Century Knuckle Boom
₹7L
ACE 16XW
₹21L
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Century Knuckle Boom
From ₹ 7 Lakh
ACE 16XW
From ₹ 21 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Tata / Ashok Leyland
ACE crane engine
Engine Make
Tata / Ashok Leyland
ACE crane engine
Engine Model
5.7L / H Series
ACE‑A50 / ACE‑A65 (CEV BS‑III)
Engine Model
5.7L / H Series
ACE‑A50 / ACE‑A65 (CEV BS‑III)
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
8300 cc
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
8300 cc
Engine Power
180 HP
49.5 HP
Engine Power
180 HP
49.5 HP
Maximum Torque
850 Nm
300 Nm
Maximum Torque
850 Nm
300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10500 mm
4900 mm
Overall Length
10500 mm
4900 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
2600 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
2600 mm
Wheel Base
5200 mm
4900 mm
Wheel Base
5200 mm
4900 mm
Min Ground Clearance
250 mm
280 mm
Min Ground Clearance
250 mm
280 mm
Operating Weight
16000 kg
16000 kg
Operating Weight
16000 kg
16000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Pick‑and‑Carry Hydraulic Crane
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Pick‑and‑Carry Hydraulic Crane
Boom Type
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Telescopic three‑part hydraulic
Boom Type
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Telescopic three‑part hydraulic
Boom Length
18 m
16 m
Boom Length
18 m
16 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
20 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
20 m
Max Working Radius
16 m
18 m
Max Working Radius
16 m
18 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12000 t
16 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12000 t
16 t
Rated Load
14 t
16 t
Rated Load
14 t
16 t
Capacity at Min Radius
14T @ 2 m
16 t @ ~3 m
Capacity at Min Radius
14T @ 2 m
16 t @ ~3 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2 – 3T @ 14 m
2–3 t @ ~16–18 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2 – 3T @ 14 m
2–3 t @ ~16–18 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Gear / Vane pump
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Gear / Vane pump
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
200 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
200 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
250 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
250 Lpm
System Pressure
320 bar
260 bar
System Pressure
320 bar
260 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
22 L
10 L
Engine Oil
22 L
10 L
Rear Axle Oil
20 L
10 L
Rear Axle Oil
20 L
10 L
Transmission Oil
15 L
30 L
Transmission Oil
15 L
30 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
120 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
120 L
Fuel Tank
300 L
50 L
Fuel Tank
300 L
50 L
Cooling System
30 L
20 L
Cooling System
30 L
20 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Steering
Lever‑operated mechanical steering
Steering Type
Power Steering
Lever‑operated mechanical steering
Turning Radius
10 m
6.5 m
Turning Radius
10 m
6.5 m
Service Brake Type
Full Air Brakes
Air‑operated S‑cam on front & disc on rear
Service Brake Type
Full Air Brakes
Air‑operated S‑cam on front & disc on rear
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Pneumatically‑assisted fail‑safe brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Pneumatically‑assisted fail‑safe brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
11.00×20
Tyre Size
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
11.00×20
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 16XW
Pros
- Good lifting capacity for class: 16 t capacity suitable for many construction and material handling jobs.
- Relatively low price: More cost‑effective compared to larger cranes in the ACE lineup
- Compact size: Smaller turning radius (~6.5 m) for confined site work
