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PALFINGER 240 VS ESCORTS Hydra 12 Comparison
PALFINGER 240
₹ ₹ 11 L - 35 L
VS
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ 16 L - 18 L
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PALFINGER 240
From ₹ 11 Lakh
ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Tata / Ashok Leyland (Typical Truck Chassis)
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Engine Make
Tata / Ashok Leyland (Typical Truck Chassis)
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Engine Model
5.7L / H Series Diesel
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Engine Model
5.7L / H Series Diesel
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
3910 cc
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
3910 cc
Engine Power
250 HP
50 HP
Engine Power
250 HP
50 HP
Maximum Torque
850 Nm
217 Nm
Maximum Torque
850 Nm
217 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10500 mm
10050 mm
Overall Length
10500 mm
10050 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2410 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2410 mm
Overall Height
3600 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
3600 mm
3050 mm
Wheel Base
5200 mm
4350 mm
Wheel Base
5200 mm
4350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
250 mm
352 mm
Min Ground Clearance
250 mm
352 mm
Operating Weight
3200 kg
10300 kg
Operating Weight
3200 kg
10300 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Pick & Carry Crane
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Pick & Carry Crane
Boom Type
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Boom Type
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Boom Length
16 m
11.3 m
Boom Length
16 m
11.3 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
11.3 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
11.3 m
Max Working Radius
12 m
6.3 m
Max Working Radius
12 m
6.3 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
9.800 t
12 t
Max Lifting Capacity
9.800 t
12 t
Rated Load
10 t
12 t
Rated Load
10 t
12 t
Capacity at Min Radius
10T @ 2 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.5 – 2T @ 14 m
100@2
Capacity at Max Radius
1.5 – 2T @ 14 m
100@2
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Vane type hydraulic pump
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Vane type hydraulic pump
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
210 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
210 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
240 Lpm
298 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
240 Lpm
298 Lpm
System Pressure
320 bar
340 bar
System Pressure
320 bar
340 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
22 L
18 L
Engine Oil
22 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
20 L
7 L
Rear Axle Oil
20 L
7 L
Transmission Oil
15 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
15 L
12 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
209 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
209 L
Fuel Tank
300 L
50 L
Fuel Tank
300 L
50 L
Cooling System
30 L
25 L
Cooling System
30 L
25 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Steering
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Steering Type
Power Steering
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Turning Radius
10 m
6.3 m
Turning Radius
10 m
6.3 m
Service Brake Type
Air Brakes
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Service Brake Type
Air Brakes
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00R20 / 295/90R20
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
Tyre Size
10.00R20 / 295/90R20
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
120
12
Battery
120
12
Alternator Output
90 A
89 A
Alternator Output
90 A
89 A
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
29 km/h
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
29 km/h
PALFINGER 240
Pros
- High Lifting Efficiency
- Compact Knuckle Boom Design
- Hydraulic Precision
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.
