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PALFINGER 240 VS Usha TC14 Comparison
PALFINGER 240
₹ ₹ 11 L - 35 L
VS
Usha TC14
₹ 13 L - 15 L
Compare cranes to make an informed purchase decision.
PALFINGER 240
From ₹ 11 Lakh
Usha TC14
From ₹ 13 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Tata / Ashok Leyland (Typical Truck Chassis)
Tata Motors
Engine Make
Tata / Ashok Leyland (Typical Truck Chassis)
Tata Motors
Engine Model
5.7L / H Series Diesel
497 TCIC Diesel
Engine Model
5.7L / H Series Diesel
497 TCIC Diesel
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
1500 cc
Engine Displacement
5800 cc
1500 cc
Engine Power
250 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
250 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
850 Nm
400 Nm
Maximum Torque
850 Nm
400 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
10500 mm
7200 mm
Overall Length
10500 mm
7200 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2400 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2400 mm
Overall Height
3600 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3600 mm
3200 mm
Wheel Base
5200 mm
3800 mm
Wheel Base
5200 mm
3800 mm
Min Ground Clearance
250 mm
260 mm
Min Ground Clearance
250 mm
260 mm
Operating Weight
3200 kg
5000 kg
Operating Weight
3200 kg
5000 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Hydraulic Truck Mounted Crane
Crane Type
Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane
Hydraulic Truck Mounted Crane
Boom Type
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Telescopic
Boom Type
Articulated (Knuckle Boom)
Telescopic
Boom Length
16 m
12 m
Boom Length
16 m
12 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
12 m
Max Lifting Height
14 m
12 m
Max Working Radius
12 m
9 m
Max Working Radius
12 m
9 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
9.800 t
5 t
Max Lifting Capacity
9.800 t
5 t
Rated Load
10 t
5 t
Rated Load
10 t
5 t
Capacity at Min Radius
10T @ 2 m
5 tons @ 2 m
Capacity at Min Radius
10T @ 2 m
5 tons @ 2 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.5 – 2T @ 14 m
0.8 tons @ 10 m
Capacity at Max Radius
1.5 – 2T @ 14 m
0.8 tons @ 10 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Pump Type
Gear / Piston Pump
Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
75 Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
110 Lpm
75 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
240 Lpm
100 Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
240 Lpm
100 Lpm
System Pressure
320 bar
250 bar
System Pressure
320 bar
250 bar
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
22 L
12 L
Engine Oil
22 L
12 L
Rear Axle Oil
20 L
14 L
Rear Axle Oil
20 L
14 L
Transmission Oil
15 L
9 L
Transmission Oil
15 L
9 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
180 L
Hydraulic System
250 L
180 L
Fuel Tank
300 L
160 L
Fuel Tank
300 L
160 L
Cooling System
30 L
20 L
Cooling System
30 L
20 L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Steering
Hydraulic Power Steering
Steering Type
Power Steering
Hydraulic Power Steering
Turning Radius
10 m
7.5 m
Turning Radius
10 m
7.5 m
Service Brake Type
Air Brakes
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brake
Service Brake Type
Air Brakes
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Spring Actuated Parking Brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated
Spring Actuated Parking Brake
Tyres
Tyre Size
10.00R20 / 295/90R20
9.00 × 20 – 16PR
Tyre Size
10.00R20 / 295/90R20
9.00 × 20 – 16PR
No. of Tyres
6
6
No. of Tyres
6
6
Electrical & General
Battery
120
24 V / 120 Ah
Battery
120
24 V / 120 Ah
Alternator Output
90 A
70 A
Alternator Output
90 A
70 A
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
80 km/h
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
80 km/h
PALFINGER 240
Pros
- High Lifting Efficiency
- Compact Knuckle Boom Design
- Hydraulic Precision
Usha TC14
Pros
- Cost-Effective: Significantly cheaper (₹13-15L) than fully integrated pick-and-carry cranes (which often cost ₹18-23L+).
- Heavy Duty Structure: Marketing materials highlight "segment-best specification" and high structural strength for heavy loading.
- Durability: Noted for durable components and suitability for continuous heavy-duty tasks.
