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ESCORTS F15 Fighter VS ESCORTS Hydra 12 Comparison
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹ ₹ 20 L - 21 LL*
VS
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ 16 L - 17 L
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹20L
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹16L
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ESCORTS F15 Fighter
From ₹ 20 Lakh
ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Engine Model
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Engine Model
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Engine Displacement
4300 cc
3910 cc
Engine Displacement
4300 cc
3910 cc
Engine Power
75 HP
50 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
50 HP
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
217 Nm
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
217 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10075 mm
10050 mm
Overall Length
10075 mm
10050 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
2410 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
2410 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm
3050 mm
Wheel Base
3950 mm
4350 mm
Wheel Base
3950 mm
4350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
289 mm
352 mm
Min Ground Clearance
289 mm
352 mm
Operating Weight
16550 kg
10300 kg
Operating Weight
16550 kg
10300 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Pick & Carry Crane
Crane Type
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Pick & Carry Crane
Boom Type
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Boom Type
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Boom Length
18.2 m
11.3 m
Boom Length
18.2 m
11.3 m
Max Lifting Height
18.2 m
11.3 m
Max Lifting Height
18.2 m
11.3 m
Max Working Radius
15.8 m
6.3 m
Max Working Radius
15.8 m
6.3 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
12 t
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
12 t
Rated Load
15 t
12 t
Rated Load
15 t
12 t
Capacity at Min Radius
Capacity at Max Radius
1@15
100@2
Capacity at Max Radius
1@15
100@2
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Pump Type
Vane type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Main Pump Capacity
200 Lpm
210 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
200 Lpm
210 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
200 Lpm
298 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
200 Lpm
298 Lpm
System Pressure
275 bar
340 bar
System Pressure
275 bar
340 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
15 L
18 L
Engine Oil
15 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
7 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
7 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
12 L
Hydraulic System
280 L
209 L
Hydraulic System
280 L
209 L
Fuel Tank
220 L
50 L
Fuel Tank
220 L
50 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
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Steering Type
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Turning Radius
7.2 m
6.3 m
Turning Radius
7.2 m
6.3 m
Service Brake Type
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Service Brake Type
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Parking Brake Type
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Parking Brake Type
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Tyres
Tyre Size
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
Tyre Size
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
No. of Tyres
8
6
No. of Tyres
8
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12
12
Battery
12
12
Alternator Output
80 A
89 A
Alternator Output
80 A
89 A
Max Travel Speed
42 km/h
29 km/h
Max Travel Speed
42 km/h
29 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.
ESCORTS Hydra 12
Pros
- Compact, lightweight design — easier to manoeuvre on tight job sites.
- Good articulated steering (high articulation angle) increases precision in confined spaces.
- Lower cost & fuel‑efficient engine compared to larger cranes.
