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ESCORTS F15 Fighter VS HITACHI KH 1000 Comparison
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹ ₹ 31 L - 39 L
VS
HITACHI KH 1000
₹ 7 L - 9 L
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ESCORTS F15 Fighter
From ₹ 31 Lakh
HITACHI KH 1000
From ₹ 7 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Hitachi / Hino
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Hitachi / Hino
Engine Model
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
EF750
Engine Model
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
EF750
Engine Displacement
4300 cc
15000 cc
Engine Displacement
4300 cc
15000 cc
Engine Power
75 HP
260 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
260 HP
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
980 Nm
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
980 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10075 mm
8200 mm
Overall Length
10075 mm
8200 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
5100 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
5100 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm
3600 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm
3600 mm
Wheel Base
3950 mm
6500 mm
Wheel Base
3950 mm
6500 mm
Min Ground Clearance
289 mm
450 mm
Min Ground Clearance
289 mm
450 mm
Operating Weight
16550 kg
100000 kg
Operating Weight
16550 kg
100000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Crawler Crane
Crane Type
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Crawler Crane
Boom Type
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
Lattice Boom
Boom Type
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
Lattice Boom
Boom Length
18.2 m
61 m
Boom Length
18.2 m
61 m
Max Lifting Height
18.2 m
50 m
Max Lifting Height
18.2 m
50 m
Max Working Radius
15.8 m
50 m
Max Working Radius
15.8 m
50 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
60 t
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
60 t
Rated Load
15 t
100 t
Rated Load
15 t
100 t
Capacity at Min Radius
100 @ 3.5
Capacity at Max Radius
1@15
4.5 @ 52
Capacity at Max Radius
1@15
4.5 @ 52
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type
Variable Displacement Piston
Pump Type
Vane type
Variable Displacement Piston
Main Pump Capacity
200 Lpm
220 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
200 Lpm
220 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
200 Lpm
420 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
200 Lpm
420 Lpm
System Pressure
275 bar
280 bar
System Pressure
275 bar
280 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
15 L
30 L
Engine Oil
15 L
30 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
N/A L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
N/A L
Transmission Oil
18 L
25 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
25 L
Hydraulic System
280 L
720 L
Hydraulic System
280 L
720 L
Fuel Tank
220 L
400 L
Fuel Tank
220 L
400 L
Cooling System
22 L
45 L
Cooling System
22 L
45 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Hydraulic Lever Steering
Steering Type
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Hydraulic Lever Steering
Turning Radius
7.2 m
0 m
Turning Radius
7.2 m
0 m
Service Brake Type
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
Hydraulic
Service Brake Type
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
Hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Spring Applied
Parking Brake Type
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Spring Applied
Tyres
Tyre Size
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
N/A
Tyre Size
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
N/A
No. of Tyres
8
0
No. of Tyres
8
0
Electrical & General
Battery
12
24
Battery
12
24
Alternator Output
80 A
60 A
Alternator Output
80 A
60 A
Max Travel Speed
42 km/h
1.5 km/h
Max Travel Speed
42 km/h
1.5 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.
HITACHI KH 1000
Pros
- HITACHI KH 1000
- Strong & Durable Structure
- Good Stability
