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ACE 5540 VS ESCORTS Hydra 12 Comparison
ACE 5540
₹ ₹ 1.6 L - 2.1 LL*
VS
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ 16 L - 17 L
ACE 5540
₹1.6L
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹16L
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ACE 5540
From ₹ 1.6 Lakh
ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Engine Make
Ashok Leyland
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Engine Model
H Series
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Engine Model
H Series
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Engine Displacement
5660 cc
3910 cc
Engine Displacement
5660 cc
3910 cc
Engine Power
100 HP
50 HP
Engine Power
100 HP
50 HP
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
217 Nm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
217 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
9500 mm
10050 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
10050 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2410 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2410 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3050 mm
Wheel Base
5000 mm
4350 mm
Wheel Base
5000 mm
4350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
300 mm
352 mm
Min Ground Clearance
300 mm
352 mm
Operating Weight
7800 kg
10300 kg
Operating Weight
7800 kg
10300 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
truck Mounted Crane
Pick & Carry Crane
Crane Type
truck Mounted Crane
Pick & Carry Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Boom Type
Telescopic
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Boom Length
30 m
11.3 m
Boom Length
30 m
11.3 m
Max Lifting Height
30 m
11.3 m
Max Lifting Height
30 m
11.3 m
Max Working Radius
24 m
6.3 m
Max Working Radius
24 m
6.3 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
12 t
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
12 t
Rated Load
15 t
12 t
Rated Load
15 t
12 t
Capacity at Min Radius
5 t @ 3
Capacity at Max Radius
2.5 t @ 24 m
100@2
Capacity at Max Radius
2.5 t @ 24 m
100@2
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Axial Piston Pump
Vane type hydraulic pump
Pump Type
Axial Piston Pump
Vane type hydraulic pump
Main Pump Capacity
63 Lpm
210 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
63 Lpm
210 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
180 Lpm
298 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
180 Lpm
298 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
340 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
340 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
15 L
18 L
Engine Oil
15 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
7 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
7 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
12 L
Hydraulic System
220 L
209 L
Hydraulic System
220 L
209 L
Fuel Tank
150 L
50 L
Fuel Tank
150 L
50 L
Cooling System
22 L
25 L
Cooling System
22 L
25 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Steering
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Steering Type
Power Steering
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Turning Radius
8.5 m
6.3 m
Turning Radius
8.5 m
6.3 m
Service Brake Type
Air Brake
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Service Brake Type
Air Brake
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
24V / 120Ah
12
Battery
24V / 120Ah
12
Alternator Output
90 A
89 A
Alternator Output
90 A
89 A
Max Travel Speed
60 km/h
29 km/h
Max Travel Speed
60 km/h
29 km/h
ACE 5540
Pros
- Good performance for daily use
- Cost-effective
- Reliable build
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.
