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ESCORTS Hydra 15 VS ACE 18XW Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 15
₹ ₹ 20 L - 22 LL*
VS
ACE 18XW
₹ 21 L - 22 L
ESCORTS Hydra 15
₹20L
ACE 18XW
₹21L
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ESCORTS Hydra 15
From ₹ 20 Lakh
ACE 18XW
From ₹ 21 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota
Kirloskar
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota
Kirloskar
Engine Model
E4.391 NA
4R1040
Engine Model
E4.391 NA
4R1040
Engine Displacement
3900 cc
4160 cc
Engine Displacement
3900 cc
4160 cc
Engine Power
50 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
50 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
290 Nm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
290 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10700 mm
9000 mm
Overall Length
10700 mm
9000 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3100 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3100 mm
Wheel Base
4600 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
4600 mm
3300 mm
Min Ground Clearance
380 mm
350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
380 mm
350 mm
Operating Weight
12050 kg
18000 kg
Operating Weight
12050 kg
18000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Pick and Carry Mobile Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Pick and Carry Mobile Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic box-section boom
Telescopic Boom
Boom Type
Telescopic box-section boom
Telescopic Boom
Boom Length
18.5 m
7.8 - 21 m
Boom Length
18.5 m
7.8 - 21 m
Max Lifting Height
19 m
18 m
Max Lifting Height
19 m
18 m
Max Working Radius
9 m
7 m
Max Working Radius
9 m
7 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
18 t
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
18 t
Rated Load
15 t
18 t
Rated Load
15 t
18 t
Capacity at Min Radius
18 tons @ 2.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2 tons @ 18 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
63 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
63 Lpm
63 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
120 Lpm
160 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
120 Lpm
160 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
9 L
12 L
Engine Oil
9 L
12 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
8 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
8 L
Transmission Oil
22 L
10 L
Transmission Oil
22 L
10 L
Hydraulic System
130 L
220 L
Hydraulic System
130 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
60 L
120 L
Fuel Tank
60 L
120 L
Cooling System
18 L
18 L
Cooling System
18 L
18 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Full Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering Type
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Full Hydraulic Power Steering
Turning Radius
6.8 m
6.5 m
Turning Radius
6.8 m
6.5 m
Service Brake Type
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic drum brakes
Air Brakes
Service Brake Type
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic drum brakes
Air Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical hand-operated brake
Mechanical Hand Operated
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical hand-operated brake
Mechanical Hand Operated
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
12.00 x 20 – 16 PR
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
12.00 x 20 – 16 PR
No. of Tyres
6
4
No. of Tyres
6
4
Electrical & General
Battery
12
12V / 100 Ah
Battery
12
12V / 100 Ah
Alternator Output
65 A
65 A
Alternator Output
65 A
65 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
30 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
30 km/h
ESCORTS Hydra 15
Pros
- Reliable Engine & Proven Power – 50 HP diesel unit provides dependable, continuous power for lifting operations
- Good Lifting Capacity – 15 tonne rating fits a wide range of construction and industrial jobs.
- Compact & Maneuverable – Articulated chassis and ~7 m turning radius improve site navigation.
ACE 18XW
Pros
- High lifting capacity: 18 tonnes is competitive for pick-and-carry cranes in its segment.
- Engine output: ~74 HP provides adequate power for lifting and travel.
- Safety features: Fail-safe brakes, audio overload & hoist protection available
