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ESCORTS Hydra 72 VS ZED SA500 Comparison
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹ ₹ 20 L - 25 LL*
VS
ZED SA500
₹ 0.55 L - 0.65 L
ESCORTS Hydra 72
₹20L
ZED SA500
₹0.55L
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ESCORTS Hydra 72
From ₹ 20 Lakh
ZED SA500
From ₹ 0.55 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
Electric Powered
Engine Make
Escorts / Kubota
Electric Powered
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
Electric Powered
Engine Model
E1003 / KUBOTA‑equivalent
Electric Powered
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
Not Applicable cc
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
Not Applicable cc
Engine Power
60 HP
2 HP
Engine Power
60 HP
2 HP
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
12 Nm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
12 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
7500 mm
950 mm
Overall Length
7500 mm
950 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
650 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
650 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
3000 mm
1550 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
600 mm
Wheel Base
3500 mm
600 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
80 mm
Min Ground Clearance
3800 mm
80 mm
Operating Weight
12000 kg
85 kg
Operating Weight
12000 kg
85 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Portable Jib Crane
Crane Type
Pick-and-carry / truck-mounted
Portable Jib Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
Fixed Telescopic Arm
Boom Type
Telescopic hydraulic
Fixed Telescopic Arm
Boom Length
22 m
2 m
Boom Length
22 m
2 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
2.2 m
Max Lifting Height
22 m
2.2 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
1.4 m
Max Working Radius
18 m
1.4 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
0.5 t
Max Lifting Capacity
12 t
0.5 t
Rated Load
10 t
0.5 t
Rated Load
10 t
0.5 t
Capacity at Min Radius
12@3
0.5 t @ 0.8 m
Capacity at Min Radius
12@3
0.5 t @ 0.8 m
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
0.15 t @ 1.8 m
Capacity at Max Radius
6@18
0.15 t @ 1.8 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear pump
Not Applicable
Pump Type
Gear pump
Not Applicable
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
Not Applicable Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
120 Lpm
Not Applicable Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
Not Applicable Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
160 Lpm
Not Applicable Lpm
System Pressure
250 bar
Not Applicable bar
System Pressure
250 bar
Not Applicable bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
12 L
Not Applicable L
Engine Oil
12 L
Not Applicable L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
Not Applicable L
Rear Axle Oil
12 L
Not Applicable L
Transmission Oil
17 L
0.5 L
Transmission Oil
17 L
0.5 L
Hydraulic System
120 L
Not Applicable L
Hydraulic System
120 L
Not Applicable L
Fuel Tank
100 L
Not Applicable L
Fuel Tank
100 L
Not Applicable L
Cooling System
20 L
Not Applicable L
Cooling System
20 L
Not Applicable L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Manual Rotation Base
Steering Type
Power-assisted
Manual Rotation Base
Turning Radius
7 m
0.8 m
Turning Radius
7 m
0.8 m
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
Electromagnetic Brake
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic drum brakes
Electromagnetic Brake
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Mechanical Lock
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical, hand-operated
Mechanical Lock
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
6 inch PU Castor Wheels
Tyre Size
10.00‑20 / 12.00‑20
6 inch PU Castor Wheels
No. of Tyres
6
4
No. of Tyres
6
4
Electrical & General
Battery
24
220
Battery
24
220
Alternator Output
120 A
NA A
Alternator Output
120 A
NA A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
1 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
1 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.
ZED SA500
Pros
- Relatively low cost (~₹35k‑₹65k) compared with powered cranes and forklifts, making it a good entry‑level lifting tool.
- Easy to move and position inside workshops or small yards, with a light operating weight (~80 kg).
- Adjustable boom positions allow capacity variation (e.g., ~500 kg at first position, lower at other positions).
