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Century Knuckle Boom VS ACE 20XW Comparison
Century Knuckle Boom
₹ ₹ 7 L - 9 LL*
VS
ACE 20XW
₹ 20 L - 22 L
Century Knuckle Boom
₹7L
ACE 20XW
₹20L
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Century Knuckle Boom
From ₹ 7 Lakh
ACE 20XW
From ₹ 20 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Ashok Leyland H-Series
Engine Make
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Ashok Leyland H-Series
Engine Model
5.7L / H Series
H4C3
Engine Model
5.7L / H Series
H4C3
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
4700 cc
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
4700 cc
Engine Power
180 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
180 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
850 Nm
400 Nm
Maximum Torque
850 Nm
400 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10500 mm
8600 mm
Overall Length
10500 mm
8600 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
5200 mm
4300 mm
Wheel Base
5200 mm
4300 mm
Min Ground Clearance
250 mm
350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
250 mm
350 mm
Operating Weight
16000 kg
20000 kg
Operating Weight
16000 kg
20000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Boom Type
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Telescopic Boom
Boom Type
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Telescopic Boom
Boom Length
18 m
21 m
Boom Length
18 m
21 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
11 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
11 m
Max Working Radius
16 m
7 m
Max Working Radius
16 m
7 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12000 t
20 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12000 t
20 t
Rated Load
14 t
20 t
Rated Load
14 t
20 t
Capacity at Min Radius
14T @ 2 m
20 tons @ 2.5 m
Capacity at Min Radius
14T @ 2 m
20 tons @ 2.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2 – 3T @ 14 m
2.2 tons @ 20 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2 – 3T @ 14 m
2.2 tons @ 20 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
80 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
80 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
180 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
180 Lpm
System Pressure
320 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
320 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
22 L
15 L
Engine Oil
22 L
15 L
Rear Axle Oil
20 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
20 L
18 L
Transmission Oil
15 L
18 L
Transmission Oil
15 L
18 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
220 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
300 L
150 L
Fuel Tank
300 L
150 L
Cooling System
30 L
25 L
Cooling System
30 L
25 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Steering
Fully Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering Type
Power Steering
Fully Hydraulic Power Steering
Turning Radius
10 m
7.5 m
Turning Radius
10 m
7.5 m
Service Brake Type
Full Air Brakes
Air Assisted Hydraulic Brakes
Service Brake Type
Full Air Brakes
Air Assisted Hydraulic Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Spring Actuated Pneumatic
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Spring Actuated Pneumatic
Tyres
Tyre Size
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
11.00 x 20 – 16 PR
Tyre Size
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
11.00 x 20 – 16 PR
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
120
12V / 120 Ah
Battery
120
12V / 120 Ah
Alternator Output
90 A
75 A
Alternator Output
90 A
75 A
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
40 km/h
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
40 km/h
Century Knuckle Boom
Pros
- High flexibility of movement
- Works in tight spaces
- Compact folding boom
ACE 20XW
Pros
- Cost‑Effective: Competitive entry price for a 12 T pick‑and‑carry crane vs larger rivals priced significantly higher (~₹ 35 L+).
- Good Maneuverability: Relatively compact with articulated steering and a short turning radius ~6.3 m — useful in confined spaces.
- Adequate Power for Its Class: 50 HP diesel engine provides reliable performance for moderate lifting tasks.
