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Usha TC14 VS ZED SA500 Comparison
Usha TC14
₹ ₹ 13 L - 15 LL*
VS
ZED SA500
₹ 0.55 L - 0.65 L
Usha TC14
₹13L
ZED SA500
₹0.55L
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Usha TC14
From ₹ 13 Lakh
ZED SA500
From ₹ 0.55 Lakh
Engine
Engine Make
Tata Motors
Electric Powered
Engine Make
Tata Motors
Electric Powered
Engine Model
497 TCIC Diesel
Electric Powered
Engine Model
497 TCIC Diesel
Electric Powered
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
Not Applicable cc
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
Not Applicable cc
Engine Power
74 HP
2 HP
Engine Power
74 HP
2 HP
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
12 Nm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
12 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Overall Dimension & Weight
Overall Length
7200 mm
950 mm
Overall Length
7200 mm
950 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
650 mm
Overall Width
2400 mm
650 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
1550 mm
Wheel Base
3800 mm
600 mm
Wheel Base
3800 mm
600 mm
Min Ground Clearance
260 mm
80 mm
Min Ground Clearance
260 mm
80 mm
Operating Weight
5000 kg
85 kg
Operating Weight
5000 kg
85 kg
Boom & Lifting
Crane Type
Hydraulic Truck Mounted Crane
Portable Jib Crane
Crane Type
Hydraulic Truck Mounted Crane
Portable Jib Crane
Boom Type
Telescopic
Fixed Telescopic Arm
Boom Type
Telescopic
Fixed Telescopic Arm
Boom Length
12 m
2 m
Boom Length
12 m
2 m
Max Lifting Height
12 m
2.2 m
Max Lifting Height
12 m
2.2 m
Max Working Radius
9 m
1.4 m
Max Working Radius
9 m
1.4 m
Rated Capacity
Max Lifting Capacity
5 t
0.5 t
Max Lifting Capacity
5 t
0.5 t
Rated Load
5 t
0.5 t
Rated Load
5 t
0.5 t
Capacity at Min Radius
5 tons @ 2 m
0.5 t @ 0.8 m
Capacity at Min Radius
5 tons @ 2 m
0.5 t @ 0.8 m
Capacity at Max Radius
0.8 tons @ 10 m
0.15 t @ 1.8 m
Capacity at Max Radius
0.8 tons @ 10 m
0.15 t @ 1.8 m
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Not Applicable
Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Not Applicable
Main Pump Capacity
75 Lpm
Not Applicable Lpm
Main Pump Capacity
75 Lpm
Not Applicable Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
100 Lpm
Not Applicable Lpm
Max Hydraulic Flow
100 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
14 L
Not Applicable L
Rear Axle Oil
14 L
Not Applicable L
Transmission Oil
9 L
0.5 L
Transmission Oil
9 L
0.5 L
Hydraulic System
180 L
Not Applicable L
Hydraulic System
180 L
Not Applicable L
Fuel Tank
160 L
Not Applicable L
Fuel Tank
160 L
Not Applicable L
Cooling System
20 L
Not Applicable L
Cooling System
20 L
Not Applicable L
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Manual Rotation Base
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Manual Rotation Base
Turning Radius
7.5 m
0.8 m
Turning Radius
7.5 m
0.8 m
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brake
Electromagnetic Brake
Service Brake Type
Air Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brake
Electromagnetic Brake
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated Parking Brake
Mechanical Lock
Parking Brake Type
Spring Actuated Parking Brake
Mechanical Lock
Tyres
Tyre Size
9.00 × 20 – 16PR
6 inch PU Castor Wheels
Tyre Size
9.00 × 20 – 16PR
6 inch PU Castor Wheels
No. of Tyres
6
4
No. of Tyres
6
4
Electrical & General
Battery
24 V / 120 Ah
220
Battery
24 V / 120 Ah
220
Alternator Output
70 A
NA A
Alternator Output
70 A
NA A
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
1 km/h
Max Travel Speed
80 km/h
1 km/h
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.
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).
