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ESCORTS Hydra 12 VS Century Knuckle Boom Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ ₹ 16 L - 17 LL*
VS
Century Knuckle Boom
₹ 7 L - 9 L
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹16L
Century Knuckle Boom
₹7L
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ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Century Knuckle Boom
From ₹ 7 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
5.7L / H Series
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
5.7L / H Series
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
5800 cc
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
5800 cc
Engine Power
50 HP
180 HP
Engine Power
50 HP
180 HP
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
850 Nm
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
850 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10050 mm
10500 mm
Overall Length
10050 mm
10500 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3500 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
5200 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
5200 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
250 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
250 mm
Operating Weight
10300 kg
16000 kg
Operating Weight
10300 kg
16000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Boom Length
11.3 m
18 m
Boom Length
11.3 m
18 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
22 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
22 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
16 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
16 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
12000 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
12000 t
Rated Load
12 t
14 t
Rated Load
12 t
14 t
Capacity at Min Radius
14T @ 2 m
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
2 – 3T @ 14 m
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
2 – 3T @ 14 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Gear / Piston Pump
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Gear / Piston Pump
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
110 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
110 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
220 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
220 Lpm
System Pressure
340 bar
320 bar
System Pressure
340 bar
320 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
22 L
Engine Oil
18 L
22 L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
20 L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
20 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
15 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
15 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
250 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
250 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
300 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
300 L
Cooling System
25 L
30 L
Cooling System
25 L
30 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Power Steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Power Steering
Turning Radius
6.3 m
10 m
Turning Radius
6.3 m
10 m
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Full Air Brakes
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Full Air Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Spring Actuated
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Spring Actuated
Tyres
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12
120
Battery
12
120
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.
Century Knuckle Boom
Pros
- High flexibility of movement
- Works in tight spaces
- Compact folding boom
