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ESCORTS Hydra 15 VS ZED SA500 Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 15
₹ ₹ 20 L - 22 LL*
VS
ZED SA500
₹ 0.55 L - 0.65 L
ESCORTS Hydra 15
₹20L
ZED SA500
₹0.55L
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ESCORTS Hydra 15
From ₹ 20 Lakh
ZED SA500
From ₹ 0.55 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota
Electric Powered
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota
Electric Powered
Engine Model
E4.391 NA
Electric Powered
Engine Model
E4.391 NA
Electric Powered
Engine Displacement
3900 cc
Not Applicable cc
Engine Displacement
3900 cc
Not Applicable cc
Engine Power
50 HP
2 HP
Engine Power
50 HP
2 HP
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
12 Nm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
12 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10700 mm
950 mm
Overall Length
10700 mm
950 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
650 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
650 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
1550 mm
Wheel Base
4600 mm
600 mm
Wheel Base
4600 mm
600 mm
Min Ground Clearance
380 mm
80 mm
Min Ground Clearance
380 mm
80 mm
Operating Weight
12050 kg
85 kg
Operating Weight
12050 kg
85 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Portable Jib Crane
Crane Type
Pick & Carry Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Portable Jib Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic box-section boom
Fixed Telescopic Arm
Boom Type
Telescopic box-section boom
Fixed Telescopic Arm
Boom Length
18.5 m
2 m
Boom Length
18.5 m
2 m
Max Lifting Height
19 m
2.2 m
Max Lifting Height
19 m
2.2 m
Max Working Radius
9 m
1.4 m
Max Working Radius
9 m
1.4 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
0.5 t
Max Lifting Capacity
15 t
0.5 t
Rated Load
15 t
0.5 t
Rated Load
15 t
0.5 t
Capacity at Min Radius
0.5 t @ 0.8 m
Capacity at Max Radius
0.15 t @ 1.8 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Not Applicable
Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Not Applicable
Main Pump Capacity
63 Lpm
Not Applicable Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
63 Lpm
Not Applicable Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
120 Lpm
Not Applicable Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
120 Lpm
Not Applicable Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
Not Applicable bar
System Pressure
250 bar
Not Applicable bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
9 L
Not Applicable L
Engine Oil
9 L
Not Applicable L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
Not Applicable L
Rear Axle Oil
10 L
Not Applicable L
Transmission Oil
22 L
0.5 L
Transmission Oil
22 L
0.5 L
Hydraulic System
130 L
Not Applicable L
Hydraulic System
130 L
Not Applicable L
Fuel Tank
60 L
Not Applicable L
Fuel Tank
60 L
Not Applicable L
Cooling System
18 L
Not Applicable L
Cooling System
18 L
Not Applicable L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Manual Rotation Base
Steering Type
Full hydraulic articulated steering
Manual Rotation Base
Turning Radius
6.8 m
0.8 m
Turning Radius
6.8 m
0.8 m
Service Brake Type
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic drum brakes
Electromagnetic Brake
Service Brake Type
Pneumatically assisted hydraulic drum brakes
Electromagnetic Brake
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical hand-operated brake
Mechanical Lock
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical hand-operated brake
Mechanical Lock
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
6 inch PU Castor Wheels
Tyre Size
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
6 inch PU Castor Wheels
No. of Tyres
6
4
No. of Tyres
6
4
Electrical & General
Battery
12
220
Battery
12
220
Alternator Output
65 A
NA A
Alternator Output
65 A
NA A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
1 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
1 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.
ZED SA500
Pros
- Relatively low cost (~₹35k‑₹65k) compared with powered cranes and forklifts, making it a good entry‑level lifting tool.
- Easy to move and position inside workshops or small yards, with a light operating weight (~80 kg).
- Adjustable boom positions allow capacity variation (e.g., ~500 kg at first position, lower at other positions).
