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ESCORTS HYDRA 14 VS VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016 Comparison
ESCORTS HYDRA 14
₹ ₹ 16 L - 23 L
VS
VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016
₹ 0.45 L - 0.55 L
Compare cranes to make an informed purchase decision.
ESCORTS HYDRA 14
From ₹ 16 Lakh
VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016
From ₹ 0.45 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts / Cummins Equivalent
Greaves Cotton
Engine Make
Escorts / Cummins Equivalent
Greaves Cotton
Engine Model
Industrial 4D Series
G170F
Engine Model
Industrial 4D Series
G170F
Engine Displacement
4500 cc
296 cc
Engine Displacement
4500 cc
296 cc
Engine Power
115 HP
7 HP
Engine Power
115 HP
7 HP
Maximum Torque
380 Nm
18 Nm
Maximum Torque
380 Nm
18 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
7800 mm
4200 mm
Overall Length
7800 mm
4200 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
1600 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
1600 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
2300 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm
2300 mm
Wheel Base
3800 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Base
3800 mm
2200 mm
Min Ground Clearance
320 mm
220 mm
Min Ground Clearance
320 mm
220 mm
Operating Weight
18000 kg
5000 kg
Operating Weight
18000 kg
5000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry / Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Mini Pick and Carry Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry / Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Mini Pick and Carry Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic Boom
Boom Type
Telescopic
Telescopic Boom
Boom Length
18 - 26 m
6 m
Boom Length
18 - 26 m
6 m
Max Lifting Height
30 m
1.6 m
Max Lifting Height
30 m
1.6 m
Max Working Radius
19 m
1.2 m
Max Working Radius
19 m
1.2 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
14 t
5 t
Max Lifting Capacity
14 t
5 t
Rated Load
14 t
1.2 t
Rated Load
14 t
1.2 t
Capacity at Min Radius
14 t @ 3 m
1.5 tons @ 1.5 m
Capacity at Min Radius
14 t @ 3 m
1.5 tons @ 1.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.8 t @ 16–18 m
0.4 tons @ 5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.8 t @ 16–18 m
0.4 tons @ 5 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
20 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
20 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
25 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
25 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
160 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
160 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
15 L
1.2 L
Engine Oil
15 L
1.2 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
3 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
3 L
Transmission Oil
20 L
4 L
Transmission Oil
20 L
4 L
Hydraulic System
350 L
50 L
Hydraulic System
350 L
50 L
Fuel Tank
180 L
12 L
Fuel Tank
180 L
12 L
Cooling System
24 L
Air Cooled L
Cooling System
24 L
Air Cooled L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Mechanical Steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Mechanical Steering
Turning Radius
7 m
4.5 m
Turning Radius
7 m
4.5 m
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Mechanical Drum Brake
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum
Mechanical Drum Brake
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical Spring Applied
Mechanical Hand Brake
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical Spring Applied
Mechanical Hand Brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00-20 / 11.00-20
6.50 × 16
Tyre Size
10.00-20 / 11.00-20
6.50 × 16
No. of Tyres
6
4
No. of Tyres
6
4
Electrical & General
Battery
12V / 150Ah
12
Battery
12V / 150Ah
12
Alternator Output
85 A
35 A
Alternator Output
85 A
35 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
12 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
12 km/h
ESCORTS HYDRA 14
Pros
- Powerful Engine (~14 HP)
- Fuel Efficient
- Compact & Maneuverable
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).
