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ESCORTS RT 20 VS ACE F 230 Comparison
ESCORTS RT 20
₹ ₹ 48 L - 50 LL*
VS
ACE F 230
₹ 30 L - 48 L
ESCORTS RT 20
₹48L
ACE F 230
₹30L
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ESCORTS RT 20
From ₹ 48 Lakh
ACE F 230
From ₹ 30 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Kohler (KDI series)
Volvo Eicher
Engine Make
Kohler (KDI series)
Volvo Eicher
Engine Model
KDI2504 (typical for this class)
E483 CRDI
Engine Model
KDI2504 (typical for this class)
E483 CRDI
Engine Displacement
2482 cc
4760 cc
Engine Displacement
2482 cc
4760 cc
Engine Power
160 HP
101 HP
Engine Power
160 HP
101 HP
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
400 Nm
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
400 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
8450 mm
10150 mm
Overall Length
8450 mm
10150 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
2876 mm
3350 mm
Overall Height
2876 mm
3350 mm
Wheel Base
2460 mm
3600 mm
Wheel Base
2460 mm
3600 mm
Min Ground Clearance
354 mm
350 mm
Min Ground Clearance
354 mm
350 mm
Operating Weight
23200 kg
25000 kg
Operating Weight
23200 kg
25000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Rough Terrain Crane
Pick & Carry Crane
Crane Type
Rough Terrain Crane
Pick & Carry Crane
Boom Type
Hydraulically telescopic (rectangular box)
3-Section Telescopic Boom
Boom Type
Hydraulically telescopic (rectangular box)
3-Section Telescopic Boom
Boom Length
21 m
8.5 – 20.2 m m
Boom Length
21 m
8.5 – 20.2 m m
Max Lifting Height
21 m
20 m
Max Lifting Height
21 m
20 m
Max Working Radius
28 m
19 m
Max Working Radius
28 m
19 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
22 t
25 t
Max Lifting Capacity
22 t
25 t
Rated Load
22 t
23 t
Rated Load
22 t
23 t
Capacity at Min Radius
22@3
23 tons @ 2.5 m
Capacity at Min Radius
22@3
23 tons @ 2.5 m
Capacity at Max Radius
22@3
3.0 tons @ 18 m
Capacity at Max Radius
22@3
3.0 tons @ 18 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear pumps
Gear Pump
Pump Type
Gear pumps
Gear Pump
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
100 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
100 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
230 Lpm
210 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
230 Lpm
210 Lpm
System Pressure
175 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
175 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
15 L
Engine Oil
18 L
15 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
14 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
14 L
Transmission Oil
21 L
16 L
Transmission Oil
21 L
16 L
Hydraulic System
287 L
260 L
Hydraulic System
287 L
260 L
Fuel Tank
160 L
180 L
Fuel Tank
160 L
180 L
Cooling System
22 L
22 L
Cooling System
22 L
22 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic power steering
Fully Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic power steering
Fully Hydraulic Power Steering
Turning Radius
8 m
8.15 m
Turning Radius
8 m
8.15 m
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic brakes
Air Assisted Hydraulic Brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic brakes
Air Assisted Hydraulic Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical / spring
Spring Actuated Mechanical
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical / spring
Spring Actuated Mechanical
Tyres
Tyre Size
14.00 x 25 – 24 PR earthmover type
14.00 x 25 – 20 PR
Tyre Size
14.00 x 25 – 24 PR earthmover type
14.00 x 25 – 20 PR
No. of Tyres
4
4
No. of Tyres
4
4
Electrical & General
Battery
24
24V / 120 Ah
Battery
24
24V / 120 Ah
Alternator Output
80 A
70 A
Alternator Output
80 A
70 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
40 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
40 km/h
ESCORTS RT 20
Pros
- High lifting capacity: 22 t @ 3 m is strong for a rough‑terrain crane in this class (good for construction and infrastructure).
- Long reach: Up ~21.2 m boom provides good lifting height and reach
- Rough terrain mobility: 4×4 drive + multiple steering modes (2WD, 4WD, crab, etc.) helps manoeuvre in tough ground conditions.
ACE F 230
Pros
- Strong engine and capacity for class – 101 HP Volvo‑Eicher engine with CEV Stage IV compliance provides robust performance.
- High lifting reach – Boom extends to around ~20 m for versatile material positioning.
- Stable operating weight – ~20 t curb weight for steadiness in pick‑and‑carry operations.
