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ESCORTS Hydra 72 VS Century Knuckle Boom Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹ ₹ 20 L - 25 LL*
VS
Century Knuckle Boom
₹ 7 L - 9 L
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹20L
Century Knuckle Boom
₹7L
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ESCORTS Hydra 72
From ₹ 20 Lakh
Century Knuckle Boom
From ₹ 7 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
Tata / Ashok Leyland
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
5.7L / H Series
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
5.7L / H Series
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
5800 cc
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
5800 cc
Engine Power
60 HP
180 HP
Engine Power
60 HP
180 HP
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
850 Nm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
850 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
7500 mm
10500 mm
Overall Length
7500 mm
10500 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
3500 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
5200 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
5200 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
250 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
250 mm
Operating Weight
12000 kg
16000 kg
Operating Weight
12000 kg
16000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Boom Length
22 m
18 m
Boom Length
22 m
18 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
22 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
22 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
16 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
16 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
12000 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
12000 t
Rated Load
10 t
14 t
Rated Load
10 t
14 t
Capacity at Min Radius
12@3
14T @ 2 m
Capacity at Min Radius
12@3
14T @ 2 m
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
2 – 3T @ 14 m
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
2 – 3T @ 14 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear pump
Gear / Piston Pump
Pump Type
Gear pump
Gear / Piston Pump
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
110 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
110 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
220 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
220 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
320 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
320 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
12 L
22 L
Engine Oil
12 L
22 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
20 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
20 L
Transmission Oil
17 L
15 L
Transmission Oil
17 L
15 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
250 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
250 L
Fuel Tank
100 L
300 L
Fuel Tank
100 L
300 L
Cooling System
20 L
30 L
Cooling System
20 L
30 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Power Steering
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Power Steering
Turning Radius
7 m
10 m
Turning Radius
7 m
10 m
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
Full Air Brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
Full Air Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Spring Actuated
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Spring Actuated
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
24
120
Battery
24
120
Alternator Output
120 A
90 A
Alternator Output
120 A
90 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.
Century Knuckle Boom
Pros
- High flexibility of movement
- Works in tight spaces
- Compact folding boom
