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Century Knuckle Boom VS Vanjax VXFC-2000 Comparison
Century Knuckle Boom
₹ ₹ 7 L - 9 LL*
VS
Vanjax VXFC-2000
₹ 0.26 L - 0.36 L
Century Knuckle Boom
₹7L
Vanjax VXFC-2000
₹0.26L
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Century Knuckle Boom
From ₹ 7 Lakh
Vanjax VXFC-2000
From ₹ 0.26 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Electric Power
Engine Make
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Electric Power
Engine Model
5.7L / H Series
Electric Power
Engine Model
5.7L / H Series
Electric Power
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
NA cc
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
NA cc
Engine Power
180 HP
3 HP
Engine Power
180 HP
3 HP
Maximum Torque
850 Nm
18 Nm
Maximum Torque
850 Nm
18 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10500 mm
1850 mm
Overall Length
10500 mm
1850 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
950 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
950 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
1750 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
1750 mm
Wheel Base
5200 mm
1200 mm
Wheel Base
5200 mm
1200 mm
Min Ground Clearance
250 mm
90 mm
Min Ground Clearance
250 mm
90 mm
Operating Weight
16000 kg
2000 kg
Operating Weight
16000 kg
2000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Mobile Floor Crane
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Mobile Floor Crane
Boom Type
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Telescopic Jib Boom
Boom Type
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Telescopic Jib Boom
Boom Length
18 m
2.4 m
Boom Length
18 m
2.4 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
2.45 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
2.45 m
Max Working Radius
16 m
1.5 m
Max Working Radius
16 m
1.5 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12000 t
2 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12000 t
2 t
Rated Load
14 t
2 t
Rated Load
14 t
2 t
Capacity at Min Radius
14T @ 2 m
2 t @ 0.8 m
Capacity at Min Radius
14T @ 2 m
2 t @ 0.8 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2 – 3T @ 14 m
0.5 t @ 2.2 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2 – 3T @ 14 m
0.5 t @ 2.2 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
NA
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
NA
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
8 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
8 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
NA Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
NA Lpm
System Pressure
320 bar
180 bar
System Pressure
320 bar
180 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
22 L
NA L
Engine Oil
22 L
NA L
Rear Axle Oil
20 L
NA L
Rear Axle Oil
20 L
NA L
Transmission Oil
15 L
0.6 L
Transmission Oil
15 L
0.6 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
18 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
18 L
Fuel Tank
300 L
NA L
Fuel Tank
300 L
NA L
Cooling System
30 L
NA L
Cooling System
30 L
NA L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Steering
Manual Handle Steering
Steering Type
Power Steering
Manual Handle Steering
Turning Radius
10 m
1.2 m
Turning Radius
10 m
1.2 m
Service Brake Type
Full Air Brakes
Mechanical Wheel Brake
Service Brake Type
Full Air Brakes
Mechanical Wheel Brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Foot Operated Locking Brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Foot Operated Locking Brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
8 inch Polyurethane Industrial Wheels
Tyre Size
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
8 inch Polyurethane Industrial Wheels
No. of Tyres
6
4
No. of Tyres
6
4
Electrical & General
Battery
120
12V / 80Ah
Battery
120
12V / 80Ah
Alternator Output
90 A
NA A
Alternator Output
90 A
NA A
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
2 km/h
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
2 km/h
Century Knuckle Boom
Pros
- High flexibility of movement
- Works in tight spaces
- Compact folding boom
Vanjax VXFC-2000
Pros
- Very low price point (~₹17k – ₹33k) vs. powered cranes
- No engine or fuel requirements — straightforward manual operation with hydraulic jack.
- Lightweight (~60–85 kg) — can be moved and stored easily.
