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ESCORTS Hydra 72 VS ESCORTS Hydra 12 Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹ ₹ 20 L - 25 LL*
VS
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹ 16 L - 17 L
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹20L
ESCORTS Hydra 12
₹16L
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ESCORTS Hydra 72
From ₹ 20 Lakh
ESCORTS Hydra 12
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
Escorts Kubota / Simpson S‑433 Diesel
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
E4.391NA or Simpson S‑433
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
3910 cc
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
3910 cc
Engine Power
60 HP
50 HP
Engine Power
60 HP
50 HP
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
217 Nm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
217 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
7500 mm
10050 mm
Overall Length
7500 mm
10050 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2410 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2410 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
3050 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
4350 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
4350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
352 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
352 mm
Operating Weight
12000 kg
10300 kg
Operating Weight
12000 kg
10300 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Pick & Carry Crane
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Pick & Carry Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
3‑part hydraulically telescopic box boom
Boom Length
22 m
11.3 m
Boom Length
22 m
11.3 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
11.3 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
11.3 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
6.3 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
6.3 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
12 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
12 t
Rated Load
10 t
12 t
Rated Load
10 t
12 t
Capacity at Min Radius
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
100@2
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
100@2
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear pump
Vane type hydraulic pump
Pump Type
Gear pump
Vane type hydraulic pump
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
210 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
210 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
298 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
298 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
340 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
340 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
12 L
18 L
Engine Oil
12 L
18 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
7 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
7 L
Transmission Oil
17 L
12 L
Transmission Oil
17 L
12 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
209 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
209 L
Fuel Tank
100 L
50 L
Fuel Tank
100 L
50 L
Cooling System
20 L
25 L
Cooling System
20 L
25 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Hydraulic through double acting jacks
Turning Radius
7 m
6.3 m
Turning Radius
7 m
6.3 m
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
S‑cam pneumatic and hydraulically assisted system
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Hand‑controlled, air‑assisted hydraulic parking brakes on all wheel
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
Front: 10.00 × 20 – 16 PR (4 Nos) Rear: 13.00 × 24 – 12 PR
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
24
12
Battery
24
12
Alternator Output
120 A
89 A
Alternator Output
120 A
89 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
29 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
29 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 Hydra 12
Pros
- Compact, lightweight design — easier to manoeuvre on tight job sites.
- Good articulated steering (high articulation angle) increases precision in confined spaces.
- Lower cost & fuel‑efficient engine compared to larger cranes.
