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ESCORTS Hydra 15 VS Century Knuckle Boom Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 15
₹ ₹ 20 L - 22 LL*
VS
Century Knuckle Boom
₹ 7 L - 9 L
ESCORTS Hydra 15
₹20L
Century Knuckle Boom
₹7L
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ESCORTS Hydra 15
From ₹ 20 Lakh
Century Knuckle Boom
From ₹ 7 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Engine Model
E4.391 NA
5.7L / H Series
Engine Model
E4.391 NA
5.7L / H Series
Engine Displacement
3900 cc
5800 cc
Engine Displacement
3900 cc
5800 cc
Engine Power
50 HP
180 HP
Engine Power
50 HP
180 HP
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
850 Nm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
850 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10700 mm
10500 mm
Overall Length
10700 mm
10500 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3500 mm
Wheel Base
4600 mm
5200 mm
Wheel Base
4600 mm
5200 mm
Min Ground Clearance
380 mm
250 mm
Min Ground Clearance
380 mm
250 mm
Operating Weight
12050 kg
16000 kg
Operating Weight
12050 kg
16000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic box-section boom
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Boom Type
Telescopic box-section boom
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Boom Length
18.5 m
18 m
Boom Length
18.5 m
18 m
Max Lifting Height
19 m
22 m
Max Lifting Height
19 m
22 m
Max Working Radius
9 m
16 m
Max Working Radius
9 m
16 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
12000 t
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
12000 t
Rated Load
15 t
14 t
Rated Load
15 t
14 t
Capacity at Min Radius
14T @ 2 m
Capacity at Max Radius
2 – 3T @ 14 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Gear / Piston Pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Gear / Piston Pump
Main Pump Capacity
63 Lpm
110 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
63 Lpm
110 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
120 Lpm
220 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
120 Lpm
220 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
320 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
320 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
9 L
22 L
Engine Oil
9 L
22 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
20 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
20 L
Transmission Oil
22 L
15 L
Transmission Oil
22 L
15 L
Hydraulic System
130 L
250 L
Hydraulic System
130 L
250 L
Fuel Tank
60 L
300 L
Fuel Tank
60 L
300 L
Cooling System
18 L
30 L
Cooling System
18 L
30 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Power Steering
Steering Type
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Power Steering
Turning Radius
6.8 m
10 m
Turning Radius
6.8 m
10 m
Service Brake Type
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic drum brakes
Full Air Brakes
Service Brake Type
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic drum brakes
Full Air Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical hand-operated brake
Spring Actuated
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical hand-operated brake
Spring Actuated
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
12
120
Battery
12
120
Alternator Output
65 A
90 A
Alternator Output
65 A
90 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.
Century Knuckle Boom
Pros
- High flexibility of movement
- Works in tight spaces
- Compact folding boom
