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ESCORTS F15 Fighter VS ACE SB 163 Comparison
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹ ₹ 20 L - 21 LL*
VS
ACE SB 163
₹ 9 L - 10 L
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹20L
ACE SB 163
₹9L
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ESCORTS F15 Fighter
From ₹ 20 Lakh
ACE SB 163
From ₹ 9 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Tata Motors
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Tata Motors
Engine Model
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
697 TCIC
Engine Model
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
697 TCIC
Engine Displacement
4300 cc
5765 cc
Engine Displacement
4300 cc
5765 cc
Engine Power
75 HP
65 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
65 HP
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
490 Nm
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
490 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10075 mm
9500 mm
Overall Length
10075 mm
9500 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
2400 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
2400 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
3950 mm
4800 mm
Wheel Base
3950 mm
4800 mm
Min Ground Clearance
289 mm
280 mm
Min Ground Clearance
289 mm
280 mm
Operating Weight
16550 kg
16000 kg
Operating Weight
16550 kg
16000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Crane Type
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Boom Type
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
Telescopic
Boom Type
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
Telescopic
Boom Length
18.2 m
3.5 – 10 m m
Boom Length
18.2 m
3.5 – 10 m m
Max Lifting Height
18.2 m
13 m
Max Lifting Height
18.2 m
13 m
Max Working Radius
15.8 m
9.9 m
Max Working Radius
15.8 m
9.9 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
16 t
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
16 t
Rated Load
15 t
16 t
Rated Load
15 t
16 t
Capacity at Min Radius
16 t @ 3 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1@15
1.8 t @ 9.9 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1@15
1.8 t @ 9.9 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Vane type
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
200 Lpm
80 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
200 Lpm
80 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
200 Lpm
160 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
200 Lpm
160 Lpm
System Pressure
275 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
275 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
15 L
18 L
Engine Oil
15 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
18 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
12 L
Hydraulic System
280 L
250 L
Hydraulic System
280 L
250 L
Fuel Tank
220 L
160 L
Fuel Tank
220 L
160 L
Cooling System
22 L
25 L
Cooling System
22 L
25 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Power Assisted Hydraulic
Steering Type
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Power Assisted Hydraulic
Turning Radius
7.2 m
8.5 m
Turning Radius
7.2 m
8.5 m
Service Brake Type
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Service Brake Type
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Parking Brake Type
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Spring actuated air release
Parking Brake Type
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Spring actuated air release
Tyres
Tyre Size
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
Tyre Size
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
No. of Tyres
8
6
No. of Tyres
8
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12
24V / 120 Ah
Battery
12
24V / 120 Ah
Alternator Output
80 A
90 A
Alternator Output
80 A
90 A
Max Travel Speed
42 km/h
80 km/h
Max Travel Speed
42 km/h
80 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 SB 163
Pros
- Strong 16 tonne capacity suitable for heavy materials handling.
- Lifts up to ~13.1 m with a 9.9 m working radius — useful on construction sites and yards.
- Allows full rotation for flexible load placement without repositioning the truck.
