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ESCORTS Hydra 15 VS VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016 Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 15
₹ ₹ 20 L - 22 LL*
VS
VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016
₹ 0.45 L - 0.55 L
ESCORTS Hydra 15
₹20L
VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016
₹0.45L
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ESCORTS Hydra 15
From ₹ 20 Lakh
VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016
From ₹ 0.45 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota
Greaves Cotton
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota
Greaves Cotton
Engine Model
E4.391 NA
G170F
Engine Model
E4.391 NA
G170F
Engine Displacement
3900 cc
296 cc
Engine Displacement
3900 cc
296 cc
Engine Power
50 HP
7 HP
Engine Power
50 HP
7 HP
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
18 Nm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
18 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10700 mm
4200 mm
Overall Length
10700 mm
4200 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
1600 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
1600 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
2300 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
2300 mm
Wheel Base
4600 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Base
4600 mm
2200 mm
Min Ground Clearance
380 mm
220 mm
Min Ground Clearance
380 mm
220 mm
Operating Weight
12050 kg
5000 kg
Operating Weight
12050 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 box-section boom
Telescopic Boom
Boom Type
Telescopic box-section boom
Telescopic Boom
Boom Length
18.5 m
6 m
Boom Length
18.5 m
6 m
Max Lifting Height
19 m
1.6 m
Max Lifting Height
19 m
1.6 m
Max Working Radius
9 m
1.2 m
Max Working Radius
9 m
1.2 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
5 t
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
5 t
Rated Load
15 t
1.2 t
Rated Load
15 t
1.2 t
Capacity at Min Radius
1.5 tons @ 1.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
0.4 tons @ 5 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
20 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
63 Lpm
20 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
120 Lpm
25 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
120 Lpm
25 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
160 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
160 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
9 L
1.2 L
Engine Oil
9 L
1.2 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
3 L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
3 L
Transmission Oil
22 L
4 L
Transmission Oil
22 L
4 L
Hydraulic System
130 L
50 L
Hydraulic System
130 L
50 L
Fuel Tank
60 L
12 L
Fuel Tank
60 L
12 L
Cooling System
18 L
Air Cooled L
Cooling System
18 L
Air Cooled L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Mechanical Steering
Steering Type
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Mechanical Steering
Turning Radius
6.8 m
4.5 m
Turning Radius
6.8 m
4.5 m
Service Brake Type
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic drum brakes
Mechanical Drum Brake
Service Brake Type
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic drum brakes
Mechanical Drum Brake
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical hand-operated brake
Mechanical Hand Brake
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical hand-operated brake
Mechanical Hand Brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
6.50 × 16
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
6.50 × 16
No. of Tyres
6
4
No. of Tyres
6
4
Electrical & General
Battery
12
12
Battery
12
12
Alternator Output
65 A
35 A
Alternator Output
65 A
35 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
12 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
12 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.
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).
