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ESCORTS Hydra 72 VS ACE 18XW Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹ ₹ 20 L - 25 LL*
VS
ACE 18XW
₹ 21 L - 22 L
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹20L
ACE 18XW
₹21L
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ESCORTS Hydra 72
From ₹ 20 Lakh
ACE 18XW
From ₹ 21 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
Kirloskar
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
Kirloskar
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
4R1040
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
4R1040
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
4160 cc
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
4160 cc
Engine Power
60 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
60 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
290 Nm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
290 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
7500 mm
9000 mm
Overall Length
7500 mm
9000 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
3100 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
3100 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
3300 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
350 mm
Operating Weight
12000 kg
18000 kg
Operating Weight
12000 kg
18000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Pick and Carry Mobile Crane
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Pick and Carry Mobile Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
Telescopic Boom
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
Telescopic Boom
Boom Length
22 m
7.8 - 21 m
Boom Length
22 m
7.8 - 21 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
18 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
18 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
7 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
7 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
18 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
18 t
Rated Load
10 t
18 t
Rated Load
10 t
18 t
Capacity at Min Radius
12@3
18 tons @ 2.5 m
Capacity at Min Radius
12@3
18 tons @ 2.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
2 tons @ 18 m
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
2 tons @ 18 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear pump
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Gear pump
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
63 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
63 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
160 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
160 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
12 L
12 L
Engine Oil
12 L
12 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
8 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
8 L
Transmission Oil
17 L
10 L
Transmission Oil
17 L
10 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
220 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
100 L
120 L
Fuel Tank
100 L
120 L
Cooling System
20 L
18 L
Cooling System
20 L
18 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Full Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Full Hydraulic Power Steering
Turning Radius
7 m
6.5 m
Turning Radius
7 m
6.5 m
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
Air Brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
Air Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Mechanical Hand Operated
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Mechanical Hand Operated
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
12.00 x 20 – 16 PR
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
12.00 x 20 – 16 PR
No. of Tyres
6
4
No. of Tyres
6
4
Electrical & General
Battery
24
12V / 100 Ah
Battery
24
12V / 100 Ah
Alternator Output
120 A
65 A
Alternator Output
120 A
65 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
30 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
30 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 18XW
Pros
- High lifting capacity: 18 tonnes is competitive for pick-and-carry cranes in its segment.
- Engine output: ~74 HP provides adequate power for lifting and travel.
- Safety features: Fail-safe brakes, audio overload & hoist protection available
