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ESCORTS RT 20 VS PALFINGER PK 18500 Comparison
ESCORTS RT 20
₹ ₹ 48 L - 50 LL*
VS
PALFINGER PK 18500
₹ 29 L - 31 L
ESCORTS RT 20
₹48L
PALFINGER PK 18500
₹29L
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ESCORTS RT 20
From ₹ 48 Lakh
PALFINGER PK 18500
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Kohler (KDI series)
Tata / Ashok Leyland / BharatBenz
Engine Make
Kohler (KDI series)
Tata / Ashok Leyland / BharatBenz
Engine Model
KDI2504 (typical for this class)
5.7L / OM Series Diesel
Engine Model
KDI2504 (typical for this class)
5.7L / OM Series Diesel
Engine Displacement
2482 cc
5800 cc
Engine Displacement
2482 cc
5800 cc
Engine Power
160 HP
280 HP
Engine Power
160 HP
280 HP
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
850 Nm
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
850 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
8450 mm
10000 mm
Overall Length
8450 mm
10000 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2500 mm
Overall Height
2876 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
2876 mm
3500 mm
Wheel Base
2460 mm
4800 mm
Wheel Base
2460 mm
4800 mm
Min Ground Clearance
354 mm
250 mm
Min Ground Clearance
354 mm
250 mm
Operating Weight
23200 kg
2300 kg
Operating Weight
23200 kg
2300 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Rough Terrain Crane
: Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Crane Type
Rough Terrain Crane
: Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Boom Type
Hydraulically telescopic (rectangular box)
Articulated Knuckle Boom
Boom Type
Hydraulically telescopic (rectangular box)
Articulated Knuckle Boom
Boom Length
21 m
16 m
Boom Length
21 m
16 m
Max Lifting Height
21 m
18 m
Max Lifting Height
21 m
18 m
Max Working Radius
28 m
14 m
Max Working Radius
28 m
14 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
22 t
7400 t
Max Lifting Capacity
22 t
7400 t
Rated Load
22 t
7 t
Rated Load
22 t
7 t
Capacity at Min Radius
22@3
7T @ 2 m
Capacity at Min Radius
22@3
7T @ 2 m
Capacity at Max Radius
22@3
1.2 – 1.8T @ 14 m
Capacity at Max Radius
22@3
1.2 – 1.8T @ 14 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear pumps
Gear / Piston Pump
Pump Type
Gear pumps
Gear / Piston Pump
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
110 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
110 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
230 Lpm
220 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
230 Lpm
220 Lpm
System Pressure
175 bar
320 bar
System Pressure
175 bar
320 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
18 L
22 L
Engine Oil
18 L
22 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
20 L
Rear Axle Oil
8 L
20 L
Transmission Oil
21 L
15 L
Transmission Oil
21 L
15 L
Hydraulic System
287 L
250 L
Hydraulic System
287 L
250 L
Fuel Tank
160 L
300 L
Fuel Tank
160 L
300 L
Cooling System
22 L
30 L
Cooling System
22 L
30 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic power steering
Power Steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic power steering
Power Steering
Turning Radius
8 m
10 m
Turning Radius
8 m
10 m
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic brakes
Full Air Brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic brakes
Full Air Brakes
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical / spring
Spring Actuated
Parking Brake Type
Mechanical / spring
Spring Actuated
Tyres
Tyre Size
14.00 x 25 – 24 PR earthmover type
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
Tyre Size
14.00 x 25 – 24 PR earthmover type
295/90R20 / 10.00R20
No. of Tyres
4
6
No. of Tyres
4
6
Electrical & General
Battery
24
120
Battery
24
120
Alternator Output
80 A
90 A
Alternator Output
80 A
90 A
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
80 km/h
Max Travel Speed
30 km/h
80 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.
PALFINGER PK 18500
Pros
- High Lifting Capacity
- Compact Knuckle Boom Design
- Good Mobility
