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UNIQUE UFC-3L VS ESCORTS Hydra 12 Comparison
UNIQUE UFC-3L
₹ ₹ 0.6 L - 0.7 L
VS
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ 16 L - 18 L
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UNIQUE UFC-3L
From ₹ 0.6 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
2R1040
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Engine Model
2R1040
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
3910 cc
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
3910 cc
Engine Power
50 HP
50 HP
Engine Power
50 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
5000 mm
10050 mm
Overall Length
5000 mm
10050 mm
Overall Width
2000 mm
2410 mm
Overall Width
2000 mm
2410 mm
Overall Height
2800 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
2800 mm
3050 mm
Wheel Base
2800 mm
4350 mm
Wheel Base
2800 mm
4350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
300 mm
352 mm
Min Ground Clearance
300 mm
352 mm
Operating Weight
3200 kg
10300 kg
Operating Weight
3200 kg
10300 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick and Carry
Pick & Carry Crane
Crane Type
Pick and Carry
Pick & Carry Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Boom Type
Telescopic
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Boom Length
9 m
11.3 m
Boom Length
9 m
11.3 m
Max Lifting Height
9 m
11.3 m
Max Lifting Height
9 m
11.3 m
Max Working Radius
7 m
6.3 m
Max Working Radius
7 m
6.3 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
3 t
12 t
Max Lifting Capacity
3 t
12 t
Rated Load
3 t
12 t
Rated Load
3 t
12 t
Capacity at Min Radius
3T @ ~1.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
0.5 – 0.8T @ ~6–7 m
100@2
Capacity at Max Radius
0.5 – 0.8T @ ~6–7 m
100@2
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear pump
Vane type hydraulic pump
Pump Type
Gear pump
Vane type hydraulic pump
Main Pump Capacity
35 Lpm
210 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
35 Lpm
210 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
60 Lpm
298 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
60 Lpm
298 Lpm
System Pressure
200 bar
340 bar
System Pressure
200 bar
340 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
8 L
18 L
Engine Oil
8 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
7 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
7 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
12 L
Hydraulic System
100 L
209 L
Hydraulic System
100 L
209 L
Fuel Tank
60 L
50 L
Fuel Tank
60 L
50 L
Cooling System
15 L
25 L
Cooling System
15 L
25 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Turning Radius
7 m
6.3 m
Turning Radius
7 m
6.3 m
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Parking Brake Type
Hand Operated Mechanical
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Parking Brake Type
Hand Operated Mechanical
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Tyres
Tyre Size
7.50 x 16 / 8.25 x 16
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
Tyre Size
7.50 x 16 / 8.25 x 16
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
100
12
Battery
100
12
Alternator Output
50 A
89 A
Alternator Output
50 A
89 A
Max Travel Speed
25 km/h
29 km/h
Max Travel Speed
25 km/h
29 km/h
UNIQUE UFC-3L
Pros
- Compact & Flexible
- Good for Light Lifting
- Fuel Efficient
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.
