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ESCORTS Hydra 12 VS ESCORTS Hydra 15 Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ ₹ 16 L - 17 LL*
VS
ESCORTS Hydra 15
₹ 20 L - 22 L
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹16L
ESCORTS Hydra 15
₹20L
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ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
ESCORTS Hydra 15
From ₹ 20 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Escorts Kubota
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Escorts Kubota
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
E4.391 NA
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
E4.391 NA
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
3900 cc
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
3900 cc
Engine Power
50 HP
50 HP
Engine Power
50 HP
50 HP
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
220 Nm
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
220 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10050 mm
10700 mm
Overall Length
10050 mm
10700 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
4600 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
4600 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
380 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
380 mm
Operating Weight
10300 kg
12050 kg
Operating Weight
10300 kg
12050 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Telescopic box-section boom
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Telescopic box-section boom
Boom Length
11.3 m
18.5 m
Boom Length
11.3 m
18.5 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
19 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
19 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
9 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
9 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
15 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
15 t
Rated Load
12 t
15 t
Rated Load
12 t
15 t
Capacity at Min Radius
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
63 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
63 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
120 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
120 Lpm
System Pressure
340 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
340 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
9 L
Engine Oil
18 L
9 L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
10 L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
10 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
22 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
22 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
130 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
130 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
60 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
60 L
Cooling System
25 L
18 L
Cooling System
25 L
18 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Turning Radius
6.3 m
6.8 m
Turning Radius
6.3 m
6.8 m
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic drum brakes
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic drum brakes
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Mechanical hand-operated brake
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Mechanical hand-operated brake
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
12
Battery
12
12
Alternator Output
89 A
65 A
Alternator Output
89 A
65 A
Max Travel Speed
29 km/h
30 km/h
Max Travel Speed
29 km/h
30 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.
ESCORTS Hydra 15
Pros
- Reliable Engine & Proven Power – 50 HP diesel unit provides dependable, continuous power for lifting operations
- Good Lifting Capacity – 15 tonne rating fits a wide range of construction and industrial jobs.
- Compact & Maneuverable – Articulated chassis and ~7 m turning radius improve site navigation.
