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ESCORTS Hydra 12 VS Demag AC265 Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ ₹ 16 L - 17 LL*
VS
Demag AC265
₹ 1.35 L - 1.85 L
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹16L
Demag AC265
₹1.35L
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ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Demag AC265
From ₹ 1.35 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Mercedes-Benz
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Mercedes-Benz
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
OM 502 LA
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
OM 502 LA
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
15,900 cc
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
15,900 cc
Engine Power
50 HP
540 HP
Engine Power
50 HP
540 HP
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
2500 Nm
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
2500 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10050 mm
15,500 mm
Overall Length
10050 mm
15,500 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
4000 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
4000 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
1650 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
1650 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
350 mm
Operating Weight
10300 kg
52000 kg
Operating Weight
10300 kg
52000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
All-Terrain Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
All-Terrain Crane
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Telescopic Main Boom
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Telescopic Main Boom
Boom Length
11.3 m
60 m
Boom Length
11.3 m
60 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
100 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
100 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
80 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
80 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
65000 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
65000 t
Rated Load
12 t
265 t
Rated Load
12 t
265 t
Capacity at Min Radius
265 t @ 3 m
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
5 t @ 80
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
5 t @ 80
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Variable Displacement Piston
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Variable Displacement Piston
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
180 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
180 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
500 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
500 Lpm
System Pressure
340 bar
350 bar
System Pressure
340 bar
350 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
45 L
Engine Oil
18 L
45 L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
14 L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
14 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
60 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
60 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
1100 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
1100 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
600 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
600 L
Cooling System
25 L
80 L
Cooling System
25 L
80 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Multi-Mode Hydraulic Steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Multi-Mode Hydraulic Steering
Turning Radius
6.3 m
11 m
Turning Radius
6.3 m
11 m
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Pneumatic Disc Brakes
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Pneumatic Disc Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Spring-Applied, Air-Released
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Spring-Applied, Air-Released
Tyres
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
16.00 R25
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
16.00 R25
No. of Tyres
6
12
No. of Tyres
6
12
Electrical & General
Battery
12
24
Battery
12
24
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.
Demag AC265
Pros
- High Lifting Capacity
- Long Telescopic Boom
- All-Terrain Mobility
