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ESCORTS Hydra 12 VS HNC Industries Besto Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ ₹ 16 L - 18 L
VS
HNC Industries Besto
₹ 9 L - 10 L
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ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
HNC Industries Besto
From ₹ 9 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Ashok Leyland / Kirloskar Equivalent
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Ashok Leyland / Kirloskar Equivalent
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Industrial Diesel 6D Series Equivalent
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Industrial Diesel 6D Series Equivalent
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
3800 cc
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
3800 cc
Engine Power
50 HP
120 HP
Engine Power
50 HP
120 HP
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
420 Nm
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
420 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10050 mm
8200 mm
Overall Length
10050 mm
8200 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
2450 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
2450 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
4000 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
4000 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
330 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
330 mm
Operating Weight
10300 kg
10000 kg
Operating Weight
10300 kg
10000 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
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Telescopic
Boom Length
11.3 m
20 - 28 m
Boom Length
11.3 m
20 - 28 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
5 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
5 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
18 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
18 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
15 t @ 3 m
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
2 t @ 18–20 m
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
2 t @ 18–20 m
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
120 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
120 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
180 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
180 Lpm
System Pressure
340 bar
260 bar
System Pressure
340 bar
260 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
16 L
Engine Oil
18 L
16 L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
11 L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
11 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
22 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
22 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
380 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
380 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
200 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
200 L
Cooling System
25 L
25 L
Cooling System
25 L
25 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Hydraulic Power Steering
Turning Radius
6.3 m
7.5 m
Turning Radius
6.3 m
7.5 m
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Spring Applied Mechanical
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Spring Applied Mechanical
Tyres
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
11.00-20
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
11.00-20
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12
12V / 180Ah
Battery
12
12V / 180Ah
Alternator Output
89 A
90 A
Alternator Output
89 A
90 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.
HNC Industries Besto
Pros
- Good Lifting Capacity
- Strong Hydraulic System
- Compact & Site Friendly
