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ESCORTS Hydra 12 VS ACE SB 163 Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ ₹ 16 L - 17 LL*
VS
ACE SB 163
₹ 9 L - 10 L
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹16L
ACE SB 163
₹9L
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ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
ACE SB 163
From ₹ 9 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Tata Motors
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Tata Motors
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
697 TCIC
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
697 TCIC
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
5765 cc
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
5765 cc
Engine Power
50 HP
65 HP
Engine Power
50 HP
65 HP
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
490 Nm
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
490 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10050 mm
9500 mm
Overall Length
10050 mm
9500 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
2400 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
2400 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
4800 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
4800 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
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Telescopic
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Telescopic
Boom Length
11.3 m
3.5 – 10 m m
Boom Length
11.3 m
3.5 – 10 m m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
13 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
13 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
9.9 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
9.9 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
1.8 t @ 9.9 m
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
1.8 t @ 9.9 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
80 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
80 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
160 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
160 Lpm
System Pressure
340 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
340 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
18 L
Engine Oil
18 L
18 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
250 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
250 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
160 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
160 L
Cooling System
25 L
25 L
Cooling System
25 L
25 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Power Assisted Hydraulic
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Power Assisted Hydraulic
Turning Radius
6.3 m
8.5 m
Turning Radius
6.3 m
8.5 m
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Spring actuated air release
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Spring actuated air release
Tyres
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12
24V / 120 Ah
Battery
12
24V / 120 Ah
Alternator Output
89 A
90 A
Alternator Output
89 A
90 A
Max Travel Speed
29 km/h
80 km/h
Max Travel Speed
29 km/h
80 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 SB 163
Pros
- Strong 16 tonne capacity suitable for heavy materials handling.
- Lifts up to ~13.1 m with a 9.9 m working radius — useful on construction sites and yards.
- Allows full rotation for flexible load placement without repositioning the truck.
