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ESCORTS Hydra 12 VS ACE 16XW Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ ₹ 16 L - 17 LL*
VS
ACE 16XW
₹ 21 L - 24 L
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹16L
ACE 16XW
₹21L
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ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
ACE 16XW
From ₹ 21 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
ACE crane engine
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
ACE crane engine
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
ACE‑A50 / ACE‑A65 (CEV BS‑III)
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
ACE‑A50 / ACE‑A65 (CEV BS‑III)
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
8300 cc
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
8300 cc
Engine Power
50 HP
49.5 HP
Engine Power
50 HP
49.5 HP
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
300 Nm
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10050 mm
4900 mm
Overall Length
10050 mm
4900 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2600 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2600 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
4900 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
4900 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
280 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
280 mm
Operating Weight
10300 kg
16000 kg
Operating Weight
10300 kg
16000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Pick‑and‑Carry Hydraulic Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Pick‑and‑Carry Hydraulic Crane
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Telescopic three‑part hydraulic
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Telescopic three‑part hydraulic
Boom Length
11.3 m
16 m
Boom Length
11.3 m
16 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
20 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
20 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
18 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
18 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
16 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
16 t
Rated Load
12 t
16 t
Rated Load
12 t
16 t
Capacity at Min Radius
16 t @ ~3 m
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
2–3 t @ ~16–18 m
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
2–3 t @ ~16–18 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Gear / Vane pump
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Gear / Vane pump
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
200 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
200 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
250 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
250 Lpm
System Pressure
340 bar
260 bar
System Pressure
340 bar
260 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
10 L
Engine Oil
18 L
10 L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
10 L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
10 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
30 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
30 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
120 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
120 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
50 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
50 L
Cooling System
25 L
20 L
Cooling System
25 L
20 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Lever‑operated mechanical steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Lever‑operated mechanical steering
Turning Radius
6.3 m
6.5 m
Turning Radius
6.3 m
6.5 m
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Air‑operated S‑cam on front & disc on rear
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Air‑operated S‑cam on front & disc on rear
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Pneumatically‑assisted fail‑safe brake
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Pneumatically‑assisted fail‑safe brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
11.00×20
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
11.00×20
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12
12 V, 88 Ah
Battery
12
12 V, 88 Ah
Alternator Output
89 A
35 A
Alternator Output
89 A
35 A
Max Travel Speed
29 km/h
28 km/h
Max Travel Speed
29 km/h
28 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 16XW
Pros
- Good lifting capacity for class: 16 t capacity suitable for many construction and material handling jobs.
- Relatively low price: More cost‑effective compared to larger cranes in the ACE lineup
- Compact size: Smaller turning radius (~6.5 m) for confined site work
