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ESCORTS Hydra 12 VS ZED SA500 Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ ₹ 16 L - 17 LL*
VS
ZED SA500
₹ 0.55 L - 0.65 L
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹16L
ZED SA500
₹0.55L
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ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
ZED SA500
From ₹ 0.55 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Electric Powered
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Electric Powered
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Electric Powered
Engine Model
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Electric Powered
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
Not Applicable cc
Engine Displacement
3910 cc
Not Applicable cc
Engine Power
50 HP
2 HP
Engine Power
50 HP
2 HP
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
12 Nm
Maximum Torque
217 Nm
12 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10050 mm
950 mm
Overall Length
10050 mm
950 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
650 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
650 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
1550 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
600 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm
600 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
80 mm
Min Ground Clearance
352 mm
80 mm
Operating Weight
10300 kg
85 kg
Operating Weight
10300 kg
85 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Portable Jib Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Crane
Portable Jib Crane
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Fixed Telescopic Arm
Boom Type
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Fixed Telescopic Arm
Boom Length
11.3 m
2 m
Boom Length
11.3 m
2 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
2.2 m
Max Lifting Height
11.3 m
2.2 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
1.4 m
Max Working Radius
6.3 m
1.4 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
0.5 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
0.5 t
Rated Load
12 t
0.5 t
Rated Load
12 t
0.5 t
Capacity at Min Radius
0.5 t @ 0.8 m
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
0.15 t @ 1.8 m
Capacity at Max Radius
100@2
0.15 t @ 1.8 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Not Applicable
Pump Type
Vane type hydraulic pump
Not Applicable
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
Not Applicable Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
210 Lpm
Not Applicable Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
Not Applicable Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
298 Lpm
Not Applicable Lpm
System Pressure
340 bar
Not Applicable bar
System Pressure
340 bar
Not Applicable bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
Not Applicable L
Engine Oil
18 L
Not Applicable L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
Not Applicable L
Rear Axle Oil
7 L
Not Applicable L
Transmission Oil
12 L
0.5 L
Transmission Oil
12 L
0.5 L
Hydraulic System
209 L
Not Applicable L
Hydraulic System
209 L
Not Applicable L
Fuel Tank
50 L
Not Applicable L
Fuel Tank
50 L
Not Applicable L
Cooling System
25 L
Not Applicable L
Cooling System
25 L
Not Applicable L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Manual Rotation Base
Steering Type
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Manual Rotation Base
Turning Radius
6.3 m
0.8 m
Turning Radius
6.3 m
0.8 m
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Electromagnetic Brake
Service Brake Type
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Electromagnetic Brake
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Mechanical Lock
Parking Brake Type
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Mechanical Lock
Tyres
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
6 inch PU Castor Wheels
Tyre Size
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
6 inch PU Castor Wheels
No. of Tyres
6
4
No. of Tyres
6
4
Electrical & General
Battery
12
220
Battery
12
220
Alternator Output
89 A
NA A
Alternator Output
89 A
NA A
Max Travel Speed
29 km/h
1 km/h
Max Travel Speed
29 km/h
1 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.
ZED SA500
Pros
- Relatively low cost (~₹35k‑₹65k) compared with powered cranes and forklifts, making it a good entry‑level lifting tool.
- Easy to move and position inside workshops or small yards, with a light operating weight (~80 kg).
- Adjustable boom positions allow capacity variation (e.g., ~500 kg at first position, lower at other positions).
