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ESCORTS HYDRA 14 VS ESCORTS F15 Fighter Comparison
ESCORTS HYDRA 14
₹ ₹ 16 L - 23 L
VS
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹ 31 L - 39 L
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ESCORTS HYDRA 14
From ₹ 16 Lakh
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
From ₹ 31 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts / Cummins Equivalent
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Engine Make
Escorts / Cummins Equivalent
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Engine Model
Industrial 4D Series
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
Engine Model
Industrial 4D Series
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
Engine Displacement
4500 cc
4300 cc
Engine Displacement
4500 cc
4300 cc
Engine Power
115 HP
75 HP
Engine Power
115 HP
75 HP
Maximum Torque
380 Nm
762 Nm
Maximum Torque
380 Nm
762 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
7800 mm
10075 mm
Overall Length
7800 mm
10075 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2450 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2450 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3215 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
3215 mm
Wheel Base
3800 mm
3950 mm
Wheel Base
3800 mm
3950 mm
Min Ground Clearance
320 mm
289 mm
Min Ground Clearance
320 mm
289 mm
Operating Weight
18000 kg
16550 kg
Operating Weight
18000 kg
16550 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry / Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry / Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
Boom Type
Telescopic
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
Boom Length
18 - 26 m
18.2 m
Boom Length
18 - 26 m
18.2 m
Max Lifting Height
30 m
18.2 m
Max Lifting Height
30 m
18.2 m
Max Working Radius
19 m
15.8 m
Max Working Radius
19 m
15.8 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
14 t
15 t
Max Lifting Capacity
14 t
15 t
Rated Load
14 t
15 t
Rated Load
14 t
15 t
Capacity at Min Radius
14 t @ 3 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.8 t @ 16–18 m
1@15
Capacity at Max Radius
1.8 t @ 16–18 m
1@15
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston
Vane type
Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston
Vane type
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
200 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
200 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
200 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
200 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
275 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
275 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
15 L
15 L
Engine Oil
15 L
15 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
12 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
20 L
18 L
Transmission Oil
20 L
18 L
Hydraulic System
350 L
280 L
Hydraulic System
350 L
280 L
Fuel Tank
180 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
180 L
220 L
Cooling System
24 L
22 L
Cooling System
24 L
22 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Turning Radius
7 m
7.2 m
Turning Radius
7 m
7.2 m
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical Spring Applied
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical Spring Applied
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00-20 / 11.00-20
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
Tyre Size
10.00-20 / 11.00-20
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
No. of Tyres
6
8
No. of Tyres
6
8
Electrical & General
Battery
12V / 150Ah
12
Battery
12V / 150Ah
12
Alternator Output
85 A
80 A
Alternator Output
85 A
80 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
42 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
42 km/h
ESCORTS HYDRA 14
Pros
- Powerful Engine (~14 HP)
- Fuel Efficient
- Compact & Maneuverable
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.
