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ESCORTS Hydra 15 VS ACE SB 203 Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 15
₹ ₹ 20 L - 22 LL*
VS
ACE SB 203
₹ 12 L - 19 L
ESCORTS Hydra 15
₹20L
ACE SB 203
₹12L
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ESCORTS Hydra 15
From ₹ 20 Lakh
ACE SB 203
From ₹ 12 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota
Tata Motors
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota
Tata Motors
Engine Model
E4.391 NA
697 TCIC
Engine Model
E4.391 NA
697 TCIC
Engine Displacement
3900 cc
4500 cc
Engine Displacement
3900 cc
4500 cc
Engine Power
50 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
50 HP
140 HP
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
480 Nm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
480 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
2450 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2450 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
4600 mm
4500 mm
Wheel Base
4600 mm
4500 mm
Min Ground Clearance
380 mm
270 mm
Min Ground Clearance
380 mm
270 mm
Operating Weight
12050 kg
20000 kg
Operating Weight
12050 kg
20000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic box-section boom
Telescopic
Boom Type
Telescopic box-section boom
Telescopic
Boom Length
18.5 m
3 – 9 m m
Boom Length
18.5 m
3 – 9 m m
Max Lifting Height
19 m
13 m
Max Lifting Height
19 m
13 m
Max Working Radius
9 m
10 m
Max Working Radius
9 m
10 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
20 t
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
20 t
Rated Load
15 t
10 t
Rated Load
15 t
10 t
Capacity at Min Radius
10 t @ 3 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.5 t @ 9.9 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
75 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
63 Lpm
75 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
120 Lpm
140 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
120 Lpm
140 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
9 L
18 L
Engine Oil
9 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
16 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
16 L
Transmission Oil
22 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
22 L
12 L
Hydraulic System
130 L
220 L
Hydraulic System
130 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
60 L
150 L
Fuel Tank
60 L
150 L
Cooling System
18 L
25 L
Cooling System
18 L
25 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Hydraulic power steering
Steering Type
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Hydraulic power steering
Turning Radius
6.8 m
8 m
Turning Radius
6.8 m
8 m
Service Brake Type
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic drum brakes
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Service Brake Type
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic drum brakes
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical hand-operated brake
Spring actuated air release
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical hand-operated brake
Spring actuated air release
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12
24V / 120 Ah
Battery
12
24V / 120 Ah
Alternator Output
65 A
80 A
Alternator Output
65 A
80 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
80 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
80 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 SB 203
Pros
- Higher lifting moment (20 Tm) ideal for heavier lifting compared with SB‑163; good for robust job sites.
- Adequate reach for both vertical (≈13.1 m) and horizontal (≈9.9 m) tasks.
- Suitable for medium‑heavy duty tasks in construction, industrial yards and logistics.
