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ESCORTS Hydra 12 VS ACE TC 6040 Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ ₹ 16 L - 17 LL*
VS
ACE TC 6040
₹ 4 L - 5 L
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹16L
ACE TC 6040
₹4L
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ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
ACE TC 6040
From ₹ 4 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Electric Motor (Industrial Crane Motor)
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Electric Motor (Industrial Crane Motor)
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
TC‑6040‑EM
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
TC‑6040‑EM
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
3839 cc
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
3839 cc
Engine Power
50 HP
70 HP
Engine Power
50 HP
70 HP
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
200 Nm
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
200 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10050 mm
6000 mm
Overall Length
10050 mm
6000 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
140000 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
140000 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
Not Applicable mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
Not Applicable mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
300 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
300 mm
Operating Weight
10300 kg
5000 kg
Operating Weight
10300 kg
5000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Tower Crane – Top Slewing
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Tower Crane – Top Slewing
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Horizontal Jib – Luffing Optional
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Horizontal Jib – Luffing Optional
Boom Length
11.3 m
60 m
Boom Length
11.3 m
60 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
140 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
140 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
60 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
60 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
5 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
5 t
Rated Load
12 t
5 t
Rated Load
12 t
5 t
Capacity at Min Radius
5 t @ 5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
1.2 t @ 60 m
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
1.2 t @ 60 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Electric Motor Driven
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Electric Motor Driven
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
112 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
112 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
50 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
50 Lpm
System Pressure
340 bar
160 bar
System Pressure
340 bar
160 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
5 L
Engine Oil
18 L
5 L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
Not Applicable L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
Not Applicable L
Transmission Oil
12 L
15 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
15 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
85 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
85 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
Not Applicable (Electric) L
Fuel Tank
50 L
Not Applicable (Electric) L
Cooling System
25 L
20 L
Cooling System
25 L
20 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Fixed Tower Crane – 360° Slew Motor
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Fixed Tower Crane – 360° Slew Motor
Turning Radius
6.3 m
Not Applicable m
Turning Radius
6.3 m
Not Applicable m
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Electromechanical Motor Brake
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Electromechanical Motor Brake
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Electromagnetic Fail-Safe
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Electromagnetic Fail-Safe
Tyres
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
Not Applicable (Fixed Base Crane)
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
Not Applicable (Fixed Base Crane)
No. of Tyres
6
Not Applicable
No. of Tyres
6
Not Applicable
Electrical & General
Battery
12
48V / 100 A
Battery
12
48V / 100 A
Alternator Output
89 A
80 A
Alternator Output
89 A
80 A
Max Travel Speed
29 km/h
40 km/h
Max Travel Speed
29 km/h
40 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 TC 6040
Pros
- Large jib (60 m) and up to ~140 m lifting height make TC 6040 suitable for high-rise construction.
- 5 tonne rated load is adequate for many medium-to-large construction lifts.
- Range of new and used prices gives choice across budgets.
