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ESCORTS Hydra 72 VS HITACHI KH 1000 Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹ ₹ 24 L - 26 L
VS
HITACHI KH 1000
₹ 7 L - 9 L
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ESCORTS Hydra 72
From ₹ 24 Lakh
HITACHI KH 1000
From ₹ 7 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
Hitachi / Hino
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
Hitachi / Hino
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
EF750
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
EF750
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
15000 cc
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
15000 cc
Engine Power
60 HP
260 HP
Engine Power
60 HP
260 HP
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
980 Nm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
980 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
7500 mm
8200 mm
Overall Length
7500 mm
8200 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
5100 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
5100 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
3600 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
3600 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
6500 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
6500 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
450 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
450 mm
Operating Weight
12000 kg
100000 kg
Operating Weight
12000 kg
100000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Crawler Crane
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Crawler Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
Lattice Boom
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
Lattice Boom
Boom Length
22 m
61 m
Boom Length
22 m
61 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
50 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
50 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
50 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
50 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
60 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
60 t
Rated Load
10 t
100 t
Rated Load
10 t
100 t
Capacity at Min Radius
12@3
100 @ 3.5
Capacity at Min Radius
12@3
100 @ 3.5
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
4.5 @ 52
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
4.5 @ 52
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear pump
Variable Displacement Piston
Pump Type
Gear pump
Variable Displacement Piston
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
220 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
220 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
420 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
420 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
280 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
280 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
12 L
30 L
Engine Oil
12 L
30 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
N/A L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
N/A L
Transmission Oil
17 L
25 L
Transmission Oil
17 L
25 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
720 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
720 L
Fuel Tank
100 L
400 L
Fuel Tank
100 L
400 L
Cooling System
20 L
45 L
Cooling System
20 L
45 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Hydraulic Lever Steering
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Hydraulic Lever Steering
Turning Radius
7 m
0 m
Turning Radius
7 m
0 m
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
Hydraulic
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
Hydraulic
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Spring Applied
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Spring Applied
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
N/A
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
N/A
No. of Tyres
6
0
No. of Tyres
6
0
Electrical & General
Battery
24
24
Battery
24
24
Alternator Output
120 A
60 A
Alternator Output
120 A
60 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
1.5 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
1.5 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.
HITACHI KH 1000
Pros
- HITACHI KH 1000
- Strong & Durable Structure
- Good Stability