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ICE 900 VS ESCORTS Hydra 12 Comparison
ICE 900
₹ ₹ 0.8 L - 0.9 L
VS
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ 16 L - 18 L
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ICE 900
From ₹ 0.8 Lakh
ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Mercedes-Benz
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Engine Make
Mercedes-Benz
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Engine Model
OM442LA
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Engine Model
OM442LA
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Engine Displacement
14618 cc
3910 cc
Engine Displacement
14618 cc
3910 cc
Engine Power
100 HP
50 HP
Engine Power
100 HP
50 HP
Maximum Torque
1500 Nm
217 Nm
Maximum Torque
1500 Nm
217 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
12200 mm
10050 mm
Overall Length
12200 mm
10050 mm
Overall Width
2750 mm
2410 mm
Overall Width
2750 mm
2410 mm
Overall Height
3900 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
3900 mm
3050 mm
Wheel Base
1500 mm
4350 mm
Wheel Base
1500 mm
4350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
380 mm
352 mm
Min Ground Clearance
380 mm
352 mm
Operating Weight
9500 kg
10300 kg
Operating Weight
9500 kg
10300 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
All Terrain Crane
Pick & Carry Crane
Crane Type
All Terrain Crane
Pick & Carry Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic Boom
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Boom Type
Telescopic Boom
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Boom Length
50 m
11.3 m
Boom Length
50 m
11.3 m
Max Lifting Height
16 m
11.3 m
Max Lifting Height
16 m
11.3 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
6.3 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
6.3 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
9 t
12 t
Max Lifting Capacity
9 t
12 t
Rated Load
70 t
12 t
Rated Load
70 t
12 t
Capacity at Min Radius
70 t @ 3 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2t @ 40m
100@2
Capacity at Max Radius
2t @ 40m
100@2
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Vane type hydraulic pump
Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Vane type hydraulic pump
Main Pump Capacity
180 Lpm
210 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
180 Lpm
210 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
280 Lpm
298 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
280 Lpm
298 Lpm
System Pressure
300 bar
340 bar
System Pressure
300 bar
340 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
30 L
18 L
Engine Oil
30 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
18 L
7 L
Rear Axle Oil
18 L
7 L
Transmission Oil
40 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
40 L
12 L
Hydraulic System
600 L
209 L
Hydraulic System
600 L
209 L
Fuel Tank
400 L
50 L
Fuel Tank
400 L
50 L
Cooling System
40 L
25 L
Cooling System
40 L
25 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Turning Radius
11 m
6.3 m
Turning Radius
11 m
6.3 m
Service Brake Type
Pneumatic Disc Brakes
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Service Brake Type
Pneumatic Disc Brakes
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Parking Brake Type
Spring Applied Parking Brak
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Parking Brake Type
Spring Applied Parking Brak
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Tyres
Tyre Size
14
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
Tyre Size
14
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
No. of Tyres
8
6
No. of Tyres
8
6
Electrical & General
Battery
24
12
Battery
24
12
Alternator Output
80 A
89 A
Alternator Output
80 A
89 A
Max Travel Speed
7.5 km/h
29 km/h
Max Travel Speed
7.5 km/h
29 km/h
ICE 900
Pros
- High Lifting Capacity
- Strong Structural Build
- Good Working Radius
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.
