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ESCORTS F15 Fighter VS ESCORTS Hydra 15 Top Jack Comparison
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹ ₹ 20 L - 21 LL*
VS
ESCORTS Hydra 15 Top Jack
₹ 19 L - 23 L
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹20L
ESCORTS Hydra 15 Top Jack
₹19L
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ESCORTS F15 Fighter
From ₹ 20 Lakh
ESCORTS Hydra 15 Top Jack
From ₹ 19 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Escorts Kubota
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Escorts Kubota
Engine Model
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
E4.391 NA
Engine Model
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
E4.391 NA
Engine Displacement
4300 cc
3900 cc
Engine Displacement
4300 cc
3900 cc
Engine Power
75 HP
50 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
50 HP
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
220 Nm
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
220 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10075 mm
10600 mm
Overall Length
10075 mm
10600 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
2480 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
2480 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm
3180 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm
3180 mm
Wheel Base
3950 mm
4550 mm
Wheel Base
3950 mm
4550 mm
Min Ground Clearance
289 mm
380 mm
Min Ground Clearance
289 mm
380 mm
Operating Weight
16550 kg
12050 kg
Operating Weight
16550 kg
12050 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane (Top Jack Variant)
Crane Type
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane (Top Jack Variant)
Boom Type
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
Telescopic box-section hydraulic boom
Boom Type
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
Telescopic box-section hydraulic boom
Boom Length
18.2 m
17.2 m
Boom Length
18.2 m
17.2 m
Max Lifting Height
18.2 m
17.2 m
Max Lifting Height
18.2 m
17.2 m
Max Working Radius
15.8 m
8.8 m
Max Working Radius
15.8 m
8.8 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
15 t
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
15 t
Rated Load
15 t
15 t
Rated Load
15 t
15 t
Capacity at Min Radius
Capacity at Max Radius
1@15
3.0 t @ 8.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1@15
3.0 t @ 8.5 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Pump Type
Vane type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Main Pump Capacity
200 Lpm
63 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
200 Lpm
63 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
200 Lpm
120 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
200 Lpm
120 Lpm
System Pressure
275 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
275 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
15 L
9 L
Engine Oil
15 L
9 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
10 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
10 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
22 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
22 L
Hydraulic System
280 L
125 L
Hydraulic System
280 L
125 L
Fuel Tank
220 L
55 L
Fuel Tank
220 L
55 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
Double-acting hydraulic cylinders
Steering Type
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Double-acting hydraulic cylinders
Turning Radius
7.2 m
6.7 m
Turning Radius
7.2 m
6.7 m
Service Brake Type
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic drum brakes
Service Brake Type
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic drum brakes
Parking Brake Type
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Mechanical hand-operated parking brake
Parking Brake Type
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Mechanical hand-operated parking brake
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
12
Battery
12
12
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.
ESCORTS Hydra 15 Top Jack
Pros
- Solid lifting performance — 15 t capacity for mid-heavy lifting tasks.
- Reliable diesel engine — proven 50 HP Escorts Kubota unit.
- Compact design — reasonable turning radius (~7 m) for site maneuverability.
