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ESCORTS Hydra 72 VS ACE SB 203 Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹ ₹ 20 L - 25 LL*
VS
ACE SB 203
₹ 12 L - 19 L
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹20L
ACE SB 203
₹12L
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ESCORTS Hydra 72
From ₹ 20 Lakh
ACE SB 203
From ₹ 12 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
Tata Motors
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
Tata Motors
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
697 TCIC
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
697 TCIC
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
4500 cc
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
4500 cc
Engine Power
60 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
60 HP
140 HP
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
480 Nm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
480 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
2450 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2450 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
4500 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
4500 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
270 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
270 mm
Operating Weight
12000 kg
20000 kg
Operating Weight
12000 kg
20000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Truck Mounted Straight Boom Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
Telescopic
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
Telescopic
Boom Length
22 m
3 – 9 m m
Boom Length
22 m
3 – 9 m m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
13 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
13 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
10 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
10 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
20 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
20 t
Rated Load
10 t
10 t
Rated Load
10 t
10 t
Capacity at Min Radius
12@3
10 t @ 3 m
Capacity at Min Radius
12@3
10 t @ 3 m
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
1.5 t @ 9.9 m
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
1.5 t @ 9.9 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear pump
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Gear pump
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
75 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
75 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
140 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
140 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
12 L
18 L
Engine Oil
12 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
16 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
16 L
Transmission Oil
17 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
17 L
12 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
220 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
100 L
150 L
Fuel Tank
100 L
150 L
Cooling System
20 L
25 L
Cooling System
20 L
25 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Hydraulic power steering
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Hydraulic power steering
Turning Radius
7 m
8 m
Turning Radius
7 m
8 m
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
Full air S-cam dual circuit
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Spring actuated air release
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Spring actuated air release
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
10.00 × 20 – 16 PR
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
24
24V / 120 Ah
Battery
24
24V / 120 Ah
Alternator Output
120 A
80 A
Alternator Output
120 A
80 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
80 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
80 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 SB 203
Pros
- Higher lifting moment (20 Tm) ideal for heavier lifting compared with SB‑163; good for robust job sites.
- Adequate reach for both vertical (≈13.1 m) and horizontal (≈9.9 m) tasks.
- Suitable for medium‑heavy duty tasks in construction, industrial yards and logistics.
