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ESCORTS Hydra 72 VS ACE 16XW Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹ ₹ 20 L - 25 LL*
VS
ACE 16XW
₹ 21 L - 24 L
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹20L
ACE 16XW
₹21L
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ESCORTS Hydra 72
From ₹ 20 Lakh
ACE 16XW
From ₹ 21 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
ACE crane engine
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
ACE crane engine
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
ACE‑A50 / ACE‑A65 (CEV BS‑III)
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
ACE‑A50 / ACE‑A65 (CEV BS‑III)
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
8300 cc
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
8300 cc
Engine Power
60 HP
49.5 HP
Engine Power
60 HP
49.5 HP
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
300 Nm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
7500 mm
4900 mm
Overall Length
7500 mm
4900 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
2600 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
2600 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
4900 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
4900 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
280 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
280 mm
Operating Weight
12000 kg
16000 kg
Operating Weight
12000 kg
16000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Pick‑and‑Carry Hydraulic Crane
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Pick‑and‑Carry Hydraulic Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
Telescopic three‑part hydraulic
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
Telescopic three‑part hydraulic
Boom Length
22 m
16 m
Boom Length
22 m
16 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
20 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
20 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
18 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
18 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
16 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
16 t
Rated Load
10 t
16 t
Rated Load
10 t
16 t
Capacity at Min Radius
12@3
16 t @ ~3 m
Capacity at Min Radius
12@3
16 t @ ~3 m
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
2–3 t @ ~16–18 m
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
2–3 t @ ~16–18 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear pump
Gear / Vane pump
Pump Type
Gear pump
Gear / Vane pump
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
200 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
200 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
250 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
250 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
260 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
260 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
12 L
10 L
Engine Oil
12 L
10 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
10 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
10 L
Transmission Oil
17 L
30 L
Transmission Oil
17 L
30 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
120 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
120 L
Fuel Tank
100 L
50 L
Fuel Tank
100 L
50 L
Cooling System
20 L
20 L
Cooling System
20 L
20 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Lever‑operated mechanical steering
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Lever‑operated mechanical steering
Turning Radius
7 m
6.5 m
Turning Radius
7 m
6.5 m
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
Air‑operated S‑cam on front & disc on rear
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
Air‑operated S‑cam on front & disc on rear
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Pneumatically‑assisted fail‑safe brake
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Pneumatically‑assisted fail‑safe brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
11.00×20
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
11.00×20
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
24
12 V, 88 Ah
Battery
24
12 V, 88 Ah
Alternator Output
120 A
35 A
Alternator Output
120 A
35 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
28 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
28 km/h
ESCORTS Hydra 72
Pros
- Powerful 60 HP Kubota engine delivers reliable lifting performance.
- Strong torque of 248 Nm supports smooth handling.
- Standard boom height of 72 ft, extendable up to 80 ft with fly jib.
ACE 16XW
Pros
- Good lifting capacity for class: 16 t capacity suitable for many construction and material handling jobs.
- Relatively low price: More cost‑effective compared to larger cranes in the ACE lineup
- Compact size: Smaller turning radius (~6.5 m) for confined site work
