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ESCORTS F15 Fighter VS Usha TC14 Comparison
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹ ₹ 20 L - 21 LL*
VS
Usha TC14
₹ 13 L - 15 L
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹20L
Usha TC14
₹13L
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ESCORTS F15 Fighter
From ₹ 20 Lakh
Usha TC14
From ₹ 13 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Tata Motors
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Tata Motors
Engine Model
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
497 TCIC Diesel
Engine Model
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
497 TCIC Diesel
Engine Displacement
4300 cc
1500 cc
Engine Displacement
4300 cc
1500 cc
Engine Power
75 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
400 Nm
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
400 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10075 mm
7200 mm
Overall Length
10075 mm
7200 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
2400 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
2400 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
3950 mm
3800 mm
Wheel Base
3950 mm
3800 mm
Min Ground Clearance
289 mm
260 mm
Min Ground Clearance
289 mm
260 mm
Operating Weight
16550 kg
5000 kg
Operating Weight
16550 kg
5000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Hydraulic Truck Mounted Crane
Crane Type
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Hydraulic Truck Mounted Crane
Boom Type
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
Telescopic
Boom Type
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
Telescopic
Boom Length
18.2 m
12 m
Boom Length
18.2 m
12 m
Max Lifting Height
18.2 m
12 m
Max Lifting Height
18.2 m
12 m
Max Working Radius
15.8 m
9 m
Max Working Radius
15.8 m
9 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
5 t
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
5 t
Rated Load
15 t
5 t
Rated Load
15 t
5 t
Capacity at Min Radius
5 tons @ 2 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1@15
0.8 tons @ 10 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1@15
0.8 tons @ 10 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type
Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Pump Type
Vane type
Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Main Pump Capacity
200 Lpm
75 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
200 Lpm
75 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
200 Lpm
100 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
200 Lpm
100 Lpm
System Pressure
275 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
275 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
15 L
12 L
Engine Oil
15 L
12 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
14 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
14 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
9 L
Transmission Oil
18 L
9 L
Hydraulic System
280 L
180 L
Hydraulic System
280 L
180 L
Fuel Tank
220 L
160 L
Fuel Tank
220 L
160 L
Cooling System
22 L
20 L
Cooling System
22 L
20 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering Type
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Hydraulic Power Steering
Turning Radius
7.2 m
7.5 m
Turning Radius
7.2 m
7.5 m
Service Brake Type
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brake
Service Brake Type
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brake
Parking Brake Type
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Spring Actuated Parking Brake
Parking Brake Type
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Spring Actuated Parking Brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
9.00 × 20 – 16PR
Tyre Size
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
9.00 × 20 – 16PR
No. of Tyres
8
6
No. of Tyres
8
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12
24 V / 120 Ah
Battery
12
24 V / 120 Ah
Alternator Output
80 A
70 A
Alternator Output
80 A
70 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.
Usha TC14
Pros
- Cost-Effective: Significantly cheaper (₹13-15L) than fully integrated pick-and-carry cranes (which often cost ₹18-23L+).
- Heavy Duty Structure: Marketing materials highlight "segment-best specification" and high structural strength for heavy loading.
- Durability: Noted for durable components and suitability for continuous heavy-duty tasks.
