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ESCORTS Hydra 72 VS UNIQUE UFC-L Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹ ₹ 20 L - 25 LL*
VS
UNIQUE UFC-L
₹ 0.27 L - 0.37 L
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹20L
UNIQUE UFC-L
₹0.27L
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ESCORTS Hydra 72
From ₹ 20 Lakh
UNIQUE UFC-L
From ₹ 0.27 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
4SPCR
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
4SPCR
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
4SPCR
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
4SPCR
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
2956 cc
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
2956 cc
Engine Power
60 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
60 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
250 Nm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
250 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
7500 mm
5800 mm
Overall Length
7500 mm
5800 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2100 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2100 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
2850 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
2850 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
3200 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
230 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
230 mm
Operating Weight
12000 kg
2000 kg
Operating Weight
12000 kg
2000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Truck Mounted Hydraulic Crane
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Truck Mounted Hydraulic Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
Telescopic Boom
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
Telescopic Boom
Boom Length
22 m
7 m
Boom Length
22 m
7 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
2.4 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
2.4 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
1.5 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
1.5 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
2 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
2 t
Rated Load
10 t
2 t
Rated Load
10 t
2 t
Capacity at Min Radius
12@3
2 tons @ 1.8 m
Capacity at Min Radius
12@3
2 tons @ 1.8 m
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
0.35 tons @ 6 m
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
0.35 tons @ 6 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear pump
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Gear pump
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
45 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
45 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
60 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
60 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
210 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
12 L
8 L
Engine Oil
12 L
8 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
8 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
8 L
Transmission Oil
17 L
5 L
Transmission Oil
17 L
5 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
95 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
95 L
Fuel Tank
100 L
90 L
Fuel Tank
100 L
90 L
Cooling System
20 L
12 L
Cooling System
20 L
12 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Hydraulic Power Steering
Turning Radius
7 m
6.5 m
Turning Radius
7 m
6.5 m
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Mechanical Hand Operated Parking Brake
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Mechanical Hand Operated Parking Brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
7.50 × 16 – 14PR
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
7.50 × 16 – 14PR
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
24
12 V / 100 Ah
Battery
24
12 V / 100 Ah
Alternator Output
120 A
65 A
Alternator Output
120 A
65 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
75 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
75 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.
UNIQUE UFC-L
Pros
- Very affordable lifting equipment (~₹27,000 – ₹37,000).
- Lightweight ~2 t capacity suited for small jobs or yard use.
- Likely manual or simple mechanical operation (no complex engine)
