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ESCORTS Hydra 12 VS ACE 15XW Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ ₹ 16 L - 17 LL*
VS
ACE 15XW
₹ 20 L - 24 L
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹16L
ACE 15XW
₹20L
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ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
ACE 15XW
From ₹ 20 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Simpson & Co.
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Simpson & Co.
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Simpson S433 (Industrial)
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Simpson S433 (Industrial)
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
8000 cc
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
8000 cc
Engine Power
50 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
50 HP
48 HP
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
190 Nm
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
190 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10050 mm
7850 mm
Overall Length
10050 mm
7850 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
2450 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
2450 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3100 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3100 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
2800 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
2800 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
350 mm
Operating Weight
10300 kg
13350 kg
Operating Weight
10300 kg
13350 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Pick and Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Pick and Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
3-Section Telescopic Boom
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
3-Section Telescopic Boom
Boom Length
11.3 m
18.5 m
Boom Length
11.3 m
18.5 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
19 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
19 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
7.9 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
7.9 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
15 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
15 t
Rated Load
12 t
15 t
Rated Load
12 t
15 t
Capacity at Min Radius
15 tons @ 2.5
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
2 tons @ 7.9
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
2 tons @ 7.9
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
63 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
63 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
110 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
110 Lpm
System Pressure
340 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
340 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
10 L
Engine Oil
18 L
10 L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
18 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
12 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
220 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
100 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
100 L
Cooling System
25 L
18 L
Cooling System
25 L
18 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Fully Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Fully Hydraulic Power Steering
Turning Radius
6.3 m
7 m
Turning Radius
6.3 m
7 m
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Mechanical Hand Lever Operated
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Mechanical Hand Lever Operated
Tyres
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
12.00 x 20 – 18 PR
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
12.00 x 20 – 18 PR
No. of Tyres
6
4
No. of Tyres
6
4
Electrical & General
Battery
12
12/120
Battery
12
12/120
Alternator Output
89 A
45 A
Alternator Output
89 A
45 A
Max Travel Speed
29 km/h
30 km/h
Max Travel Speed
29 km/h
30 km/h
ESCORTS Hydra 12
Pros
- Compact, lightweight design — easier to manoeuvre on tight job sites.
- Good articulated steering (high articulation angle) increases precision in confined spaces.
- Lower cost & fuel‑efficient engine compared to larger cranes.
ACE 15XW
Pros
- Strong lifting capability: 15 T is solid for many site operations.
- Good lifting height: ~19 m useful for medium-height jobs.
- Relatively lighter & maneuverable weight: Makes transportation easier than heavier cranes.
