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ESCORTS Hydra 72 VS VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016 Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹ ₹ 20 L - 25 LL*
VS
VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016
₹ 0.45 L - 0.55 L
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹20L
VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016
₹0.45L
Compare cranes to make an informed purchase decision.
ESCORTS Hydra 72
From ₹ 20 Lakh
VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016
From ₹ 0.45 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
Greaves Cotton
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
Greaves Cotton
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
G170F
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
G170F
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
296 cc
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
296 cc
Engine Power
60 HP
7 HP
Engine Power
60 HP
7 HP
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
18 Nm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
18 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
7500 mm
4200 mm
Overall Length
7500 mm
4200 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
1600 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
1600 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
2300 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
2300 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
2200 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
2200 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
220 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
220 mm
Operating Weight
12000 kg
5000 kg
Operating Weight
12000 kg
5000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Mini Pick and Carry Crane
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Mini Pick and Carry Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
Telescopic Boom
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
Telescopic Boom
Boom Length
22 m
6 m
Boom Length
22 m
6 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
1.6 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
1.6 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
1.2 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
1.2 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
5 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
5 t
Rated Load
10 t
1.2 t
Rated Load
10 t
1.2 t
Capacity at Min Radius
12@3
1.5 tons @ 1.5 m
Capacity at Min Radius
12@3
1.5 tons @ 1.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
0.4 tons @ 5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
0.4 tons @ 5 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear pump
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Gear pump
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
20 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
20 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
25 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
25 Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
160 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
160 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
12 L
1.2 L
Engine Oil
12 L
1.2 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
3 L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
3 L
Transmission Oil
17 L
4 L
Transmission Oil
17 L
4 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
50 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
50 L
Fuel Tank
100 L
12 L
Fuel Tank
100 L
12 L
Cooling System
20 L
Air Cooled L
Cooling System
20 L
Air Cooled L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Mechanical Steering
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Mechanical Steering
Turning Radius
7 m
4.5 m
Turning Radius
7 m
4.5 m
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
Mechanical Drum Brake
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
Mechanical Drum Brake
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Mechanical Hand Brake
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Mechanical Hand Brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
6.50 × 16
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
6.50 × 16
No. of Tyres
6
4
No. of Tyres
6
4
Electrical & General
Battery
24
12
Battery
24
12
Alternator Output
120 A
35 A
Alternator Output
120 A
35 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
12 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
12 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.
VEDANT LIFT VLFC1016
Pros
- Operates via manual or hydraulic mechanism — fewer complex parts means easier upkeep.
- Short boom and modest height make it suitable for tight indoor spaces and workshops.
- One of the most affordable industrial cranes in its category (₹45k-₹55k).
