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ESCORTS Hydra 72 VS ESCORTS F15 Fighter Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹ ₹ 20 L - 25 LL*
VS
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹ 20 L - 21 L
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹20L
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
₹20L
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ESCORTS Hydra 72
From ₹ 20 Lakh
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
From ₹ 20 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
Volvo Eicher (VECV)
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
CEV‑V, High Pressure Common Rail
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
4300 cc
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
4300 cc
Engine Power
60 HP
75 HP
Engine Power
60 HP
75 HP
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
762 Nm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
762 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
7500 mm
10075 mm
Overall Length
7500 mm
10075 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2450 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2450 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
3215 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
3215 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
3950 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
3950 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
289 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
289 mm
Operating Weight
12000 kg
16550 kg
Operating Weight
12000 kg
16550 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Pick‑and‑Carry Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
4‑part telescopic boom (3 power, 4th power‑extended manually pinned)
Boom Length
22 m
18.2 m
Boom Length
22 m
18.2 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
18.2 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
18.2 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
15.8 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
15.8 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
15 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
15 t
Rated Load
10 t
15 t
Rated Load
10 t
15 t
Capacity at Min Radius
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
1@15
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
1@15
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear pump
Vane type
Pump Type
Gear pump
Vane type
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
200 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
200 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
200 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
200 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
275 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
275 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
12 L
15 L
Engine Oil
12 L
15 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
12 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
17 L
18 L
Transmission Oil
17 L
18 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
280 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
280 L
Fuel Tank
100 L
220 L
Fuel Tank
100 L
220 L
Cooling System
20 L
22 L
Cooling System
20 L
22 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double‑acting ram
Turning Radius
7 m
7.2 m
Turning Radius
7 m
7.2 m
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
Fully air‑operated “S” cam dual circuit brakes on front & rear wheels
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Air‑operated, spring‑actuated fail‑safe brakes
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
11 × 20‑16 PR (4 front + 4 rear)
No. of Tyres
6
8
No. of Tyres
6
8
Electrical & General
Battery
24
12
Battery
24
12
Alternator Output
120 A
80 A
Alternator Output
120 A
80 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
42 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
42 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.
ESCORTS F15 Fighter
Pros
- Higher lifting capacity (15 T) compared to many similarly sized cranes.
- 4WD with 10 forward + 2 reverse gears for better terrain capability and maneuverability.
- Turbocharged, water‑cooled engine with ECU management enhancing efficiency and reliability.
