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ESCORTS Hydra 15 Top Jack VS ACE 20XW Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 15 Top Jack
₹ ₹ 19 L - 23 LL*
VS
ACE 20XW
₹ 20 L - 22 L
ESCORTS Hydra 15 Top Jack
₹19L
ACE 20XW
₹20L
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ESCORTS Hydra 15 Top Jack
From ₹ 19 Lakh
ACE 20XW
From ₹ 20 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota
Ashok Leyland H-Series
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota
Ashok Leyland H-Series
Engine Model
E4.391 NA
H4C3
Engine Model
E4.391 NA
H4C3
Engine Displacement
3900 cc
4700 cc
Engine Displacement
3900 cc
4700 cc
Engine Power
50 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
50 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
400 Nm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
400 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10600 mm
8600 mm
Overall Length
10600 mm
8600 mm
Overall Width
2480 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2480 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3180 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3180 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
4550 mm
4300 mm
Wheel Base
4550 mm
4300 mm
Min Ground Clearance
380 mm
350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
380 mm
350 mm
Operating Weight
12050 kg
20000 kg
Operating Weight
12050 kg
20000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane (Top Jack Variant)
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane (Top Jack Variant)
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic box-section hydraulic boom
Telescopic Boom
Boom Type
Telescopic box-section hydraulic boom
Telescopic Boom
Boom Length
17.2 m
21 m
Boom Length
17.2 m
21 m
Max Lifting Height
17.2 m
11 m
Max Lifting Height
17.2 m
11 m
Max Working Radius
8.8 m
7 m
Max Working Radius
8.8 m
7 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
20 t
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
20 t
Rated Load
15 t
20 t
Rated Load
15 t
20 t
Capacity at Min Radius
15 [email protected] m
20 tons @ 2.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
3.0 t @ 8.5 m
2.2 tons @ 20 m
Capacity at Max Radius
3.0 t @ 8.5 m
2.2 tons @ 20 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
63 Lpm
80 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
63 Lpm
80 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
120 Lpm
180 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
120 Lpm
180 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
9 L
15 L
Engine Oil
9 L
15 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
18 L
Transmission Oil
22 L
18 L
Transmission Oil
22 L
18 L
Hydraulic System
125 L
220 L
Hydraulic System
125 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
55 L
150 L
Fuel Tank
55 L
150 L
Cooling System
18 L
25 L
Cooling System
18 L
25 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Double-acting hydraulic cylinders
Fully Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering Type
Double-acting hydraulic cylinders
Fully Hydraulic Power Steering
Turning Radius
6.7 m
7.5 m
Turning Radius
6.7 m
7.5 m
Service Brake Type
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic drum brakes
Air Assisted Hydraulic Brakes
Service Brake Type
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic drum brakes
Air Assisted Hydraulic Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical hand-operated parking brake
Spring Actuated Pneumatic
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical hand-operated parking brake
Spring Actuated Pneumatic
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
11.00 x 20 – 16 PR
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
11.00 x 20 – 16 PR
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12
12V / 120 Ah
Battery
12
12V / 120 Ah
Alternator Output
65 A
75 A
Alternator Output
65 A
75 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
40 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
40 km/h
ESCORTS Hydra 15 Top Jack
Pros
- Solid lifting performance — 15 t capacity for mid-heavy lifting tasks.
- Reliable diesel engine — proven 50 HP Escorts Kubota unit.
- Compact design — reasonable turning radius (~7 m) for site maneuverability.
ACE 20XW
Pros
- Cost‑Effective: Competitive entry price for a 12 T pick‑and‑carry crane vs larger rivals priced significantly higher (~₹ 35 L+).
- Good Maneuverability: Relatively compact with articulated steering and a short turning radius ~6.3 m — useful in confined spaces.
- Adequate Power for Its Class: 50 HP diesel engine provides reliable performance for moderate lifting tasks.
