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ESCORTS Hydra 12 VS VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016 Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ ₹ 16 L - 17 LL*
VS
VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016
₹ 0.45 L - 0.55 L
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹16L
VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016
₹0.45L
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ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016
From ₹ 0.45 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Greaves Cotton
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Greaves Cotton
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
G170F
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
G170F
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
296 cc
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
296 cc
Engine Power
50 HP
7 HP
Engine Power
50 HP
7 HP
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
18 Nm
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
18 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10050 mm
4200 mm
Overall Length
10050 mm
4200 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
1600 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
1600 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2300 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2300 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
2200 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
220 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
220 mm
Operating Weight
10300 kg
5000 kg
Operating Weight
10300 kg
5000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Mini Pick and Carry Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Mini Pick and Carry Crane
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Telescopic Boom
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Telescopic Boom
Boom Length
11.3 m
6 m
Boom Length
11.3 m
6 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
1.6 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
1.6 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
1.2 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
1.2 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
5 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
5 t
Rated Load
12 t
1.2 t
Rated Load
12 t
1.2 t
Capacity at Min Radius
1.5 tons @ 1.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
0.4 tons @ 5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
0.4 tons @ 5 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
20 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
20 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
25 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
25 Lpm
System Pressure
340 bar
160 bar
System Pressure
340 bar
160 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
1.2 L
Engine Oil
18 L
1.2 L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
3 L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
3 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
4 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
4 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
50 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
50 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
12 L
Fuel Tank
50 L
12 L
Cooling System
25 L
Air Cooled L
Cooling System
25 L
Air Cooled L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Mechanical Steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Mechanical Steering
Turning Radius
6.3 m
4.5 m
Turning Radius
6.3 m
4.5 m
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Mechanical Drum Brake
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Mechanical Drum Brake
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Mechanical Hand Brake
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Mechanical Hand Brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
6.50 × 16
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
6.50 × 16
No. of Tyres
6
4
No. of Tyres
6
4
Electrical & General
Battery
12
12
Battery
12
12
Alternator Output
89 A
35 A
Alternator Output
89 A
35 A
Max Travel Speed
29 km/h
12 km/h
Max Travel Speed
29 km/h
12 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.
VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016
Pros
- Operates via manual or hydraulic mechanism — fewer complex parts means easier upkeep.
- Short boom and modest height make it suitable for tight indoor spaces and workshops.
- One of the most affordable industrial cranes in its category (₹45k-₹55k).
