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Century Knuckle Boom VS ACE TC 6040-B Comparison
Century Knuckle Boom
₹ ₹ 7 L - 9 LL*
VS
ACE TC 6040-B
₹ 4 L - 5 L
Century Knuckle Boom
₹7L
ACE TC 6040-B
₹4L
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Century Knuckle Boom
From ₹ 7 Lakh
ACE TC 6040-B
From ₹ 4 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Electric Motor (Industrial Crane Motor)
Engine Make
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Electric Motor (Industrial Crane Motor)
Engine Model
5.7L / H Series
TC‑6040B‑EM
Engine Model
5.7L / H Series
TC‑6040B‑EM
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
3839 cc
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
3839 cc
Engine Power
180 HP
34 HP
Engine Power
180 HP
34 HP
Maximum Torque
850 Nm
200 Nm
Maximum Torque
850 Nm
200 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10500 mm
6000 mm
Overall Length
10500 mm
6000 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
140000 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
140000 mm
Wheel Base
5200 mm
Not Applicable mm
Wheel Base
5200 mm
Not Applicable mm
Min Ground Clearance
250 mm
300 mm
Min Ground Clearance
250 mm
300 mm
Operating Weight
16000 kg
5000 kg
Operating Weight
16000 kg
5000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Tower Crane – Top Slewing
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Tower Crane – Top Slewing
Boom Type
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Horizontal Jib – Luffing Optional
Boom Type
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Horizontal Jib – Luffing Optional
Boom Length
18 m
60 m
Boom Length
18 m
60 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
140 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
140 m
Max Working Radius
16 m
60 m
Max Working Radius
16 m
60 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12000 t
5 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12000 t
5 t
Rated Load
14 t
5 t
Rated Load
14 t
5 t
Capacity at Min Radius
14T @ 2 m
5 t @ 5 m
Capacity at Min Radius
14T @ 2 m
5 t @ 5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2 – 3T @ 14 m
1.2 t @ 60 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2 – 3T @ 14 m
1.2 t @ 60 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Electric Motor Drive
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Electric Motor Drive
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
110 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
110 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
50 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
50 Lpm
System Pressure
320 bar
160 bar
System Pressure
320 bar
160 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
22 L
5 L
Engine Oil
22 L
5 L
Rear Axle Oil
20 L
Not Applicable L
Rear Axle Oil
20 L
Not Applicable L
Transmission Oil
15 L
15 L
Transmission Oil
15 L
15 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
85 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
85 L
Fuel Tank
300 L
Not Applicable L
Fuel Tank
300 L
Not Applicable L
Cooling System
30 L
20 L
Cooling System
30 L
20 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Steering
Fixed Tower Crane – 360° Slew Motor
Steering Type
Power Steering
Fixed Tower Crane – 360° Slew Motor
Turning Radius
10 m
Not Applicable m
Turning Radius
10 m
Not Applicable m
Service Brake Type
Full Air Brakes
Electromechanical Motor Brake
Service Brake Type
Full Air Brakes
Electromechanical Motor Brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Electromagnetic Fail-Safe
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Electromagnetic Fail-Safe
Tyres
Tyre Size
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
Not Applicable
Tyre Size
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
Not Applicable
No. of Tyres
6
Not Applicable
No. of Tyres
6
Not Applicable
Electrical & General
Battery
120
48V / 100 Ah
Battery
120
48V / 100 Ah
Alternator Output
90 A
5 A
Alternator Output
90 A
5 A
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
35 km/h
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
35 km/h
Century Knuckle Boom
Pros
- High flexibility of movement
- Works in tight spaces
- Compact folding boom
ACE TC 6040-B
Pros
- Can lift materials up to ~140 m height, valuable for high‑rise construction.
- Rated for ~5 tons — good for structural lifts and heavy materials.
- Lower CAPEX than larger cranes; available new and used around ₹3 L – ₹5 L.
