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Century Knuckle Boom VS ZED SA500 Comparison
Century Knuckle Boom
₹ ₹ 7 L - 9 LL*
VS
ZED SA500
₹ 0.55 L - 0.65 L
Century Knuckle Boom
₹7L
ZED SA500
₹0.55L
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Century Knuckle Boom
From ₹ 7 Lakh
ZED SA500
From ₹ 0.55 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Electric Powered
Engine Make
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Electric Powered
Engine Model
5.7L / H Series
Electric Powered
Engine Model
5.7L / H Series
Electric Powered
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
Not Applicable cc
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
Not Applicable cc
Engine Power
180 HP
2 HP
Engine Power
180 HP
2 HP
Maximum Torque
850 Nm
12 Nm
Maximum Torque
850 Nm
12 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10500 mm
950 mm
Overall Length
10500 mm
950 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
650 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
650 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
3500 mm
1550 mm
Wheel Base
5200 mm
600 mm
Wheel Base
5200 mm
600 mm
Min Ground Clearance
250 mm
80 mm
Min Ground Clearance
250 mm
80 mm
Operating Weight
16000 kg
85 kg
Operating Weight
16000 kg
85 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Portable Jib Crane
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Portable Jib Crane
Boom Type
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Fixed Telescopic Arm
Boom Type
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Fixed Telescopic Arm
Boom Length
18 m
2 m
Boom Length
18 m
2 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
2.2 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
2.2 m
Max Working Radius
16 m
1.4 m
Max Working Radius
16 m
1.4 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12000 t
0.5 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12000 t
0.5 t
Rated Load
14 t
0.5 t
Rated Load
14 t
0.5 t
Capacity at Min Radius
14T @ 2 m
0.5 t @ 0.8 m
Capacity at Min Radius
14T @ 2 m
0.5 t @ 0.8 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2 – 3T @ 14 m
0.15 t @ 1.8 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2 – 3T @ 14 m
0.15 t @ 1.8 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Not Applicable
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Not Applicable
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
Not Applicable Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
Not Applicable Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
Not Applicable Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
220 Lpm
Not Applicable Lpm
System Pressure
320 bar
Not Applicable bar
System Pressure
320 bar
Not Applicable bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
22 L
Not Applicable L
Engine Oil
22 L
Not Applicable L
Rear Axle Oil
20 L
Not Applicable L
Rear Axle Oil
20 L
Not Applicable L
Transmission Oil
15 L
0.5 L
Transmission Oil
15 L
0.5 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
Not Applicable L
Hydraulic System
250 L
Not Applicable L
Fuel Tank
300 L
Not Applicable L
Fuel Tank
300 L
Not Applicable L
Cooling System
30 L
Not Applicable L
Cooling System
30 L
Not Applicable L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Steering
Manual Rotation Base
Steering Type
Power Steering
Manual Rotation Base
Turning Radius
10 m
0.8 m
Turning Radius
10 m
0.8 m
Service Brake Type
Full Air Brakes
Electromagnetic Brake
Service Brake Type
Full Air Brakes
Electromagnetic Brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Mechanical Lock
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Mechanical Lock
Tyres
Tyre Size
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
6 inch PU Castor Wheels
Tyre Size
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
6 inch PU Castor Wheels
No. of Tyres
6
4
No. of Tyres
6
4
Electrical & General
Battery
120
220
Battery
120
220
Alternator Output
90 A
NA A
Alternator Output
90 A
NA A
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
1 km/h
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
1 km/h
Century Knuckle Boom
Pros
- High flexibility of movement
- Works in tight spaces
- Compact folding boom
ZED SA500
Pros
- Relatively low cost (~₹35k‑₹65k) compared with powered cranes and forklifts, making it a good entry‑level lifting tool.
- Easy to move and position inside workshops or small yards, with a light operating weight (~80 kg).
- Adjustable boom positions allow capacity variation (e.g., ~500 kg at first position, lower at other positions).
