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ESCORTS Hydra 12 VS Cascade TURNAFORK Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ ₹ 16 L - 17 LL*
VS
Cascade TURNAFORK
₹ 5 L - 7 L
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹16L
Cascade TURNAFORK
₹5L
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ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Cascade TURNAFORK
From ₹ 5 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Cummins
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Cummins
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
QSB6.7
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
QSB6.7
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
7 cc
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
7 cc
Engine Power
50 HP
85 HP
Engine Power
50 HP
85 HP
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
880 Nm
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
880 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10050 mm
1800 mm
Overall Length
10050 mm
1800 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
150 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
150 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
4000 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
4000 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
350 mm
Operating Weight
10300 kg
700 kg
Operating Weight
10300 kg
700 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Pick and carry
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Pick and carry
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Telescopic
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Telescopic
Boom Length
11.3 m
12 m
Boom Length
11.3 m
12 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
1478 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
1478 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
20 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
20 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
1.9 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
1.9 t
Rated Load
12 t
80 t
Rated Load
12 t
80 t
Capacity at Min Radius
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
100
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
100
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Variable
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Variable
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
200 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
200 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
280 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
280 Lpm
System Pressure
340 bar
350 bar
System Pressure
340 bar
350 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
12 L
Engine Oil
18 L
12 L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
12 L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
23 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
23 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
240 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
240 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
350 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
350 L
Cooling System
25 L
26 L
Cooling System
25 L
26 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Hydraulic
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Hydraulic
Turning Radius
6.3 m
5 m
Turning Radius
6.3 m
5 m
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Hydraulic
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Spring applied
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Spring applied
Tyres
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
350
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
350
No. of Tyres
6
5
No. of Tyres
6
5
Electrical & General
Battery
12
24
Battery
12
24
Alternator Output
89 A
80 A
Alternator Output
89 A
80 A
Max Travel Speed
29 km/h
25 km/h
Max Travel Speed
29 km/h
25 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.
Cascade TURNAFORK
Pros
- 360° rotation
- High productivity
- Strong build quality
