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ESCORTS F17 VS ACE FX 250 Comparison
ESCORTS F17
₹ ₹ 35 L - 35 LL*
VS
ACE FX 250
₹ 42 L - 48 L
ESCORTS F17
₹35L
ACE FX 250
₹42L
Compare cranes to make an informed purchase decision.
ESCORTS F17
From ₹ 35 Lakh
ACE FX 250
From ₹ 42 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher (VECV) E494
Ashok Leyland
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher (VECV) E494
Ashok Leyland
Engine Model
E494 (CEV Stage V diesel)
6‑cylinder water cooled diesel
Engine Model
E494 (CEV Stage V diesel)
6‑cylinder water cooled diesel
Engine Displacement
3800 cc
5000 cc
Engine Displacement
3800 cc
5000 cc
Engine Power
101 HP
133 HP
Engine Power
101 HP
133 HP
Maximum Torque
876 Nm
500 Nm
Maximum Torque
876 Nm
500 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10075d mm
7000 mm
Overall Length
10075d mm
7000 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
2600 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
2600 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
3950 mm
5100 mm
Wheel Base
3950 mm
5100 mm
Min Ground Clearance
256 mm
350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
256 mm
350 mm
Operating Weight
17580 kg
25000 kg
Operating Weight
17580 kg
25000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Crane
Boom Type
4‑section telescopic
3‑part slotted telescopic boom
Boom Type
4‑section telescopic
3‑part slotted telescopic boom
Boom Length
18.2 m
12 m
Boom Length
18.2 m
12 m
Max Lifting Height
21 m
18.3 m
Max Lifting Height
21 m
18.3 m
Max Working Radius
7.2 m
8.2 m
Max Working Radius
7.2 m
8.2 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
17 t
25 t
Max Lifting Capacity
17 t
25 t
Rated Load
17 t
25 t
Rated Load
17 t
25 t
Capacity at Min Radius
25 T @ ~2–3 m
Capacity at Max Radius
4 – 5 T @ ~8–9 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type
Gear pump
Pump Type
Vane type
Gear pump
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
70 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
70 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
289 Lpm
150 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
289 Lpm
150 Lpm
System Pressure
247 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
247 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
19 L
15 L
Engine Oil
19 L
15 L
Rear Axle Oil
11 L
12 L
Rear Axle Oil
11 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
21 L
15 L
Transmission Oil
21 L
15 L
Hydraulic System
240 L
150 L
Hydraulic System
240 L
150 L
Fuel Tank
220 L
180 L
Fuel Tank
220 L
180 L
Cooling System
26 L
12 L
Cooling System
26 L
12 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting rams
Hydraulic power steering
Steering Type
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting rams
Hydraulic power steering
Turning Radius
7.2 m
8.2 m
Turning Radius
7.2 m
8.2 m
Service Brake Type
Fully air‑operated dual circuit ‘S’ cam brakes front & rear
Air‑operated dual circuit brakes
Service Brake Type
Fully air‑operated dual circuit ‘S’ cam brakes front & rear
Air‑operated dual circuit brakes
Parking Brake Type
Air‑operated, spring actuated fail‑safe brakes
Air‑operated fail‑safe parking brakes
Parking Brake Type
Air‑operated, spring actuated fail‑safe brakes
Air‑operated fail‑safe parking brakes
Tyres
Tyre Size
11 x 20 – 16 PR (each, 8 tyres total)
12.00×24
Tyre Size
11 x 20 – 16 PR (each, 8 tyres total)
12.00×24
No. of Tyres
8 (4 front + 4 rear)
6
No. of Tyres
8 (4 front + 4 rear)
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12
24 V, ~100 Ah
Battery
12
24 V, ~100 Ah
Alternator Output
89 A
100 A
Alternator Output
89 A
100 A
Max Travel Speed
49 km/h
35 km/h
Max Travel Speed
49 km/h
35 km/h
ESCORTS F17
Pros
- Higher rated lifting capacity (17 T) for heavy‑duty work.
- Strong 101 HP engine with HPCR technology — smoother performance.
- 4WD enhances traction & site mobility.
ACE FX 250
Pros
- 25 T rating makes it suitable for larger construction, infrastructure, and industrial lifting tasks relative to smaller pick‑and‑carry cranes.
- 133 HP Ashok Leyland power unit delivers robust driving and lifting performance for heavier loads.
- 18.3 m boom height provides a good balance of reach and lift for general site tasks.
