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ESCORTS F17 VS PALFINGER PK 18500 Comparison
ESCORTS F17
₹ ₹ 35 L - 35 LL*
VS
PALFINGER PK 18500
₹ 29 L - 31 L
ESCORTS F17
₹35L
PALFINGER PK 18500
₹29L
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ESCORTS F17
From ₹ 35 Lakh
PALFINGER PK 18500
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher (VECV) E494
Tata / Ashok Leyland / BharatBenz
Engine Make
Volvo Eicher (VECV) E494
Tata / Ashok Leyland / BharatBenz
Engine Model
E494 (CEV Stage V diesel)
5.7L / OM Series Diesel
Engine Model
E494 (CEV Stage V diesel)
5.7L / OM Series Diesel
Engine Displacement
3800 cc
5800 cc
Engine Displacement
3800 cc
5800 cc
Engine Power
101 HP
280 HP
Engine Power
101 HP
280 HP
Maximum Torque
876 Nm
850 Nm
Maximum Torque
876 Nm
850 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10075d mm
10000 mm
Overall Length
10075d mm
10000 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm
3500 mm
Wheel Base
3950 mm
4800 mm
Wheel Base
3950 mm
4800 mm
Min Ground Clearance
256 mm
250 mm
Min Ground Clearance
256 mm
250 mm
Operating Weight
17580 kg
2300 kg
Operating Weight
17580 kg
2300 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
: Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
: Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Boom Type
4‑section telescopic
Articulated Knuckle Boom
Boom Type
4‑section telescopic
Articulated Knuckle Boom
Boom Length
18.2 m
16 m
Boom Length
18.2 m
16 m
Max Lifting Height
21 m
18 m
Max Lifting Height
21 m
18 m
Max Working Radius
7.2 m
14 m
Max Working Radius
7.2 m
14 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
17 t
7400 t
Max Lifting Capacity
17 t
7400 t
Rated Load
17 t
7 t
Rated Load
17 t
7 t
Capacity at Min Radius
7T @ 2 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.2 – 1.8T @ 14 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type
Gear / Piston Pump
Pump Type
Vane type
Gear / Piston Pump
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
110 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
110 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
289 Lpm
220 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
289 Lpm
220 Lpm
System Pressure
247 bar
320 bar
System Pressure
247 bar
320 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
19 L
22 L
Engine Oil
19 L
22 L
Rear Axle Oil
11 L
20 L
Rear Axle Oil
11 L
20 L
Transmission Oil
21 L
15 L
Transmission Oil
21 L
15 L
Hydraulic System
240 L
250 L
Hydraulic System
240 L
250 L
Fuel Tank
220 L
300 L
Fuel Tank
220 L
300 L
Cooling System
26 L
30 L
Cooling System
26 L
30 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting rams
Power Steering
Steering Type
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting rams
Power Steering
Turning Radius
7.2 m
10 m
Turning Radius
7.2 m
10 m
Service Brake Type
Fully air‑operated dual circuit ‘S’ cam brakes front & rear
Full Air Brakes
Service Brake Type
Fully air‑operated dual circuit ‘S’ cam brakes front & rear
Full Air Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Air‑operated, spring actuated fail‑safe brakes
Spring Actuated
Parking Brake Type
Air‑operated, spring actuated fail‑safe brakes
Spring Actuated
Tyres
Tyre Size
11 x 20 – 16 PR (each, 8 tyres total)
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
Tyre Size
11 x 20 – 16 PR (each, 8 tyres total)
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
No. of Tyres
8 (4 front + 4 rear)
6
No. of Tyres
8 (4 front + 4 rear)
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12
120
Battery
12
120
Alternator Output
89 A
90 A
Alternator Output
89 A
90 A
Max Travel Speed
49 km/h
80 km/h
Max Travel Speed
49 km/h
80 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.
PALFINGER PK 18500
Pros
- High Lifting Capacity
- Compact Knuckle Boom Design
- Good Mobility
