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ESCORTS F15 Fighter VS ACE 18XW Comparison
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹ ₹ 20 L - 21 LL*
VS
ACE 18XW
₹ 21 L - 22 L
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹20L
ACE 18XW
₹21L
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ESCORTS F15 Fighter
From ₹ 20 Lakh
ACE 18XW
From ₹ 21 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Kirloskar
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Kirloskar
Engine Model
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
4R1040
Engine Model
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
4R1040
Engine Displacement
4300 cc
4160 cc
Engine Displacement
4300 cc
4160 cc
Engine Power
75 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
290 Nm
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
290 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10075 mm
9000 mm
Overall Length
10075 mm
9000 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm
3100 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm
3100 mm
Wheel Base
3950 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
3950 mm
3300 mm
Min Ground Clearance
289 mm
350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
289 mm
350 mm
Operating Weight
16550 kg
18000 kg
Operating Weight
16550 kg
18000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Pick and Carry Mobile Crane
Crane Type
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Pick and Carry Mobile Crane
Boom Type
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
Telescopic Boom
Boom Type
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
Telescopic Boom
Boom Length
18.2 m
7.8 - 21 m
Boom Length
18.2 m
7.8 - 21 m
Max Lifting Height
18.2 m
18 m
Max Lifting Height
18.2 m
18 m
Max Working Radius
15.8 m
7 m
Max Working Radius
15.8 m
7 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
18 t
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
18 t
Rated Load
15 t
18 t
Rated Load
15 t
18 t
Capacity at Min Radius
18 tons @ 2.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1@15
2 tons @ 18 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1@15
2 tons @ 18 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Vane type
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
200 Lpm
63 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
200 Lpm
63 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
200 Lpm
160 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
200 Lpm
160 Lpm
System Pressure
275 bar
210 bar
System Pressure
275 bar
210 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
15 L
12 L
Engine Oil
15 L
12 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
8 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
8 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
10 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
10 L
Hydraulic System
280 L
220 L
Hydraulic System
280 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
220 L
120 L
Fuel Tank
220 L
120 L
Cooling System
22 L
18 L
Cooling System
22 L
18 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Full Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering Type
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Full Hydraulic Power Steering
Turning Radius
7.2 m
6.5 m
Turning Radius
7.2 m
6.5 m
Service Brake Type
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
Air Brakes
Service Brake Type
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
Air Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Mechanical Hand Operated
Parking Brake Type
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Mechanical Hand Operated
Tyres
Tyre Size
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
12.00 x 20 – 16 PR
Tyre Size
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
12.00 x 20 – 16 PR
No. of Tyres
8
4
No. of Tyres
8
4
Electrical & General
Battery
12
12V / 100 Ah
Battery
12
12V / 100 Ah
Alternator Output
80 A
65 A
Alternator Output
80 A
65 A
Max Travel Speed
42 km/h
30 km/h
Max Travel Speed
42 km/h
30 km/h
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
Pros
- Higher lifting capacity (15 T) compared to many similarly sized cranes.
- 4WD with 10 forward + 2 reverse gears for better terrain capability and maneuverability.
- Turbocharged, water‑cooled engine with ECU management enhancing efficiency and reliability.
ACE 18XW
Pros
- High lifting capacity: 18 tonnes is competitive for pick-and-carry cranes in its segment.
- Engine output: ~74 HP provides adequate power for lifting and travel.
- Safety features: Fail-safe brakes, audio overload & hoist protection available
