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ESCORTS F15 Fighter VS Century Knuckle Boom Comparison
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹ ₹ 20 L - 21 LL*
VS
Century Knuckle Boom
₹ 7 L - 9 L
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹20L
Century Knuckle Boom
₹7L
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ESCORTS F15 Fighter
From ₹ 20 Lakh
Century Knuckle Boom
From ₹ 7 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Engine Model
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
5.7L / H Series
Engine Model
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
5.7L / H Series
Engine Displacement
4300 cc
5800 cc
Engine Displacement
4300 cc
5800 cc
Engine Power
75 HP
180 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
180 HP
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
850 Nm
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
850 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10075 mm
10500 mm
Overall Length
10075 mm
10500 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm
3500 mm
Wheel Base
3950 mm
5200 mm
Wheel Base
3950 mm
5200 mm
Min Ground Clearance
289 mm
250 mm
Min Ground Clearance
289 mm
250 mm
Operating Weight
16550 kg
16000 kg
Operating Weight
16550 kg
16000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Crane Type
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Boom Type
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Boom Type
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Boom Length
18.2 m
18 m
Boom Length
18.2 m
18 m
Max Lifting Height
18.2 m
22 m
Max Lifting Height
18.2 m
22 m
Max Working Radius
15.8 m
16 m
Max Working Radius
15.8 m
16 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
12000 t
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
12000 t
Rated Load
15 t
14 t
Rated Load
15 t
14 t
Capacity at Min Radius
14T @ 2 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1@15
2 – 3T @ 14 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1@15
2 – 3T @ 14 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type
Gear / Piston Pump
Pump Type
Vane type
Gear / Piston Pump
Main Pump Capacity
200 Lpm
110 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
200 Lpm
110 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
200 Lpm
220 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
200 Lpm
220 Lpm
System Pressure
275 bar
320 bar
System Pressure
275 bar
320 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
15 L
22 L
Engine Oil
15 L
22 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
20 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
20 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
15 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
15 L
Hydraulic System
280 L
250 L
Hydraulic System
280 L
250 L
Fuel Tank
220 L
300 L
Fuel Tank
220 L
300 L
Cooling System
22 L
30 L
Cooling System
22 L
30 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Power Steering
Steering Type
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Power Steering
Turning Radius
7.2 m
10 m
Turning Radius
7.2 m
10 m
Service Brake Type
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
Full Air Brakes
Service Brake Type
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
Full Air Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Spring Actuated
Parking Brake Type
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Spring Actuated
Tyres
Tyre Size
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
Tyre Size
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
No. of Tyres
8
6
No. of Tyres
8
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12
120
Battery
12
120
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.
Century Knuckle Boom
Pros
- High flexibility of movement
- Works in tight spaces
- Compact folding boom
