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Marchesi M18 F VS ESCORTS Hydra 12 Comparison
Marchesi M18 F
₹ ₹ 14 L - 16 L
VS
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ 16 L - 18 L
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Marchesi M18 F
From ₹ 14 Lakh
ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Kirloskar
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Engine Make
Kirloskar
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Engine Model
4R1040
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Engine Model
4R1040
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Engine Displacement
4160 cc
3910 cc
Engine Displacement
4160 cc
3910 cc
Engine Power
95 HP
50 HP
Engine Power
95 HP
50 HP
Maximum Torque
180 Nm
217 Nm
Maximum Torque
180 Nm
217 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
7200 mm
10050 mm
Overall Length
7200 mm
10050 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2410 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
2410 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
3050 mm
Wheel Base
3400 mm
4350 mm
Wheel Base
3400 mm
4350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
352 mm
Min Ground Clearance
350 mm
352 mm
Operating Weight
18000 kg
10300 kg
Operating Weight
18000 kg
10300 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
pick & Carry Crane
Pick & Carry Crane
Crane Type
pick & Carry 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
18 m
11.3 m
Boom Length
18 m
11.3 m
Max Lifting Height
18 m
11.3 m
Max Lifting Height
18 m
11.3 m
Max Working Radius
16 m
6.3 m
Max Working Radius
16 m
6.3 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
5 t
12 t
Max Lifting Capacity
5 t
12 t
Rated Load
18 t
12 t
Rated Load
18 t
12 t
Capacity at Min Radius
18 t @ 3 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.5 t @ 15 m
100@2
Capacity at Max Radius
1.5 t @ 15 m
100@2
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Vane type hydraulic pump
Pump Type
Gear Pump
Vane type hydraulic pump
Main Pump Capacity
60 Lpm
210 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
60 Lpm
210 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
60 Lpm
298 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
60 Lpm
298 Lpm
System Pressure
180 bar
340 bar
System Pressure
180 bar
340 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
10 L
18 L
Engine Oil
10 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
7 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
7 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
12 L
Hydraulic System
150 L
209 L
Hydraulic System
150 L
209 L
Fuel Tank
90 L
50 L
Fuel Tank
90 L
50 L
Cooling System
15 L
25 L
Cooling System
15 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
6 m
6.3 m
Turning Radius
6 m
6.3 m
Service Brake Type
Air / Hydraulic Assisted Drum Brakes
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Service Brake Type
Air / Hydraulic Assisted Drum Brakes
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical Hand Operated
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical Hand Operated
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Tyres
Tyre Size
12.00 × 20
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
Tyre Size
12.00 × 20
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
No. of Tyres
4
6
No. of Tyres
4
6
Electrical & General
Battery
120
12
Battery
120
12
Alternator Output
55 A
89 A
Alternator Output
55 A
89 A
Max Travel Speed
25 km/h
29 km/h
Max Travel Speed
25 km/h
29 km/h
Marchesi M18 F
Pros
- High Lifting Capacity
- Strong Diesel Engine
- 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.
