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Century Knuckle Boom VS VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016 Comparison
Century Knuckle Boom
₹ ₹ 7 L - 9 LL*
VS
VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016
₹ 0.45 L - 0.55 L
Century Knuckle Boom
₹7L
VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016
₹0.45L
Compare cranes to make an informed purchase decision.
Century Knuckle Boom
From ₹ 7 Lakh
VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016
From ₹ 0.45 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Greaves Cotton
Engine Make
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Greaves Cotton
Engine Model
5.7L / H Series
G170F
Engine Model
5.7L / H Series
G170F
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
296 cc
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
296 cc
Engine Power
180 HP
7 HP
Engine Power
180 HP
7 HP
Maximum Torque
850 Nm
18 Nm
Maximum Torque
850 Nm
18 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10500 mm
4200 mm
Overall Length
10500 mm
4200 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
1600 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
1600 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
2300 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
2300 mm
Wheel Base
5200 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Base
5200 mm
2200 mm
Min Ground Clearance
250 mm
220 mm
Min Ground Clearance
250 mm
220 mm
Operating Weight
16000 kg
5000 kg
Operating Weight
16000 kg
5000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Mini Pick and Carry Crane
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Mini Pick and Carry Crane
Boom Type
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Telescopic Boom
Boom Type
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Telescopic Boom
Boom Length
18 m
6 m
Boom Length
18 m
6 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
1.6 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
1.6 m
Max Working Radius
16 m
1.2 m
Max Working Radius
16 m
1.2 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12000 t
5 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12000 t
5 t
Rated Load
14 t
1.2 t
Rated Load
14 t
1.2 t
Capacity at Min Radius
14T @ 2 m
1.5 tons @ 1.5 m
Capacity at Min Radius
14T @ 2 m
1.5 tons @ 1.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2 – 3T @ 14 m
0.4 tons @ 5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2 – 3T @ 14 m
0.4 tons @ 5 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
20 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
20 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
25 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
25 Lpm
System Pressure
320 bar
160 bar
System Pressure
320 bar
160 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
22 L
1.2 L
Engine Oil
22 L
1.2 L
Rear Axle Oil
20 L
3 L
Rear Axle Oil
20 L
3 L
Transmission Oil
15 L
4 L
Transmission Oil
15 L
4 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
50 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
50 L
Fuel Tank
300 L
12 L
Fuel Tank
300 L
12 L
Cooling System
30 L
Air Cooled L
Cooling System
30 L
Air Cooled L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Steering
Mechanical Steering
Steering Type
Power Steering
Mechanical Steering
Turning Radius
10 m
4.5 m
Turning Radius
10 m
4.5 m
Service Brake Type
Full Air Brakes
Mechanical Drum Brake
Service Brake Type
Full Air Brakes
Mechanical Drum Brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Mechanical Hand Brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Mechanical Hand Brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
6.50 × 16
Tyre Size
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
6.50 × 16
No. of Tyres
6
4
No. of Tyres
6
4
Electrical & General
Battery
120
12
Battery
120
12
Alternator Output
90 A
35 A
Alternator Output
90 A
35 A
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
12 km/h
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
12 km/h
Century Knuckle Boom
Pros
- High flexibility of movement
- Works in tight spaces
- Compact folding boom
VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016
Pros
- Operates via manual or hydraulic mechanism — fewer complex parts means easier upkeep.
- Short boom and modest height make it suitable for tight indoor spaces and workshops.
- One of the most affordable industrial cranes in its category (₹45k-₹55k).
