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ESCORTS Hydra 12 VS ESCORTS RT 40 Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ ₹ 16 L - 17 LL*
VS
ESCORTS RT 40
₹ 13 L - 13 L
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹16L
ESCORTS RT 40
₹13L
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ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
ESCORTS RT 40
From ₹ 13 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
6BTAA5.9
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
6BTAA5.9
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
7000 cc
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
7000 cc
Engine Power
50 HP
125 HP
Engine Power
50 HP
125 HP
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
700 Nm
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
700 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10050 mm
11500 mm
Overall Length
10050 mm
11500 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
3200 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3600 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3600 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
4000 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
4000 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
450 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
450 mm
Operating Weight
10300 kg
35200 kg
Operating Weight
10300 kg
35200 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Rough Terrain Hydraulic Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Rough Terrain Hydraulic Crane
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Full Power Telescopic Boom
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Full Power Telescopic Boom
Boom Length
11.3 m
33 m
Boom Length
11.3 m
33 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
33 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
33 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
35 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
35 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
40 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
40 t
Rated Load
12 t
40 t
Rated Load
12 t
40 t
Capacity at Min Radius
40t@3
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
60t@30
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
60t@30
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
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
300 bar
System Pressure
340 bar
300 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
16 L
Engine Oil
18 L
16 L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
18 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
25 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
25 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
320 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
320 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
300 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
300 L
Cooling System
25 L
40 L
Cooling System
25 L
40 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Hydrostatic Power Steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Hydrostatic Power Steering
Turning Radius
6.3 m
6 m
Turning Radius
6.3 m
6 m
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Spring Applied, Hydraulic Release
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Spring Applied, Hydraulic Release
Tyres
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
18.00 × 25 – 24 PR
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
18.00 × 25 – 24 PR
No. of Tyres
6
4
No. of Tyres
6
4
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
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.
ESCORTS RT 40
Pros
- High lifting capacity (40 t) ideal for heavy construction and infrastructure jobs
- Rugged rough-terrain capability with 4WD + 4WS for off-road maneuverability
- 360° continuous slew with outriggers for flexible site positioning
