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| Key Highlights | ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 |
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| Particulars | ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 |
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The ACE 12XW and Escorts HYDRA 14 are both mobile cranes designed for lifting operations in workshops, industrial yards, and infrastructure environments. The 12XW is priced lower, has a 12-tonne lifting capacity, and is powered by a Mahindra engine. The HYDRA 14, although pricier, can lift up to 14 tonnes and offers a longer boom reach along with a more sophisticated transmission and braking system.
If your primary requirement is handling heavier loads and working at greater heights, the Escorts HYDRA 14 may be the more suitable option, despite its higher price. However, if budget is a significant factor and the 12-tonne capacity meets your needs, the ACE 12XW presents a strong case with its hoist speed and maneuverability.
| Brand | ACE | Escorts Kubota |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pick & Carry Crane | Pick & Carry Crane |
| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹ 13 - 15 Lakhs | ₹ 19 - 21 Lakhs |
| Lift Capacity | 12 Tonnes | 14 Tonnes |
| Boom Height | 12.9 m | 15.1 m |
| Engine | Mahindra 47.5 HP | E-Kubota 50 HP |
| Weight | 9250 kg | 11750 kg |
| Turning Radius | 6500 mm | 7000 mm |
| Drive Type | 2 Wheel drive | 2 Wheel drive |
| Quick Overview: | Capable of carrying 12 tons, the ACE 12XW Hydra crane enhances movement within workshops and industrial yards using pick-and-carry functionality. |
The Escorts HYDRA 14 Hydra crane offers 14-ton capacity and robust performance in infrastructure environments to move heavy machinery reliably |
The ACE 12XW and Escorts HYDRA 14 are both mobile cranes designed for lifting operations in workshops, industrial yards, and infrastructure environments. The 12XW is priced lower, has a 12-tonne lifting capacity, and is powered by a Mahindra engine. The HYDRA 14, although pricier, can lift up to 14 tonnes and offers a longer boom reach along with a more sophisticated transmission and braking system.
If your primary requirement is handling heavier loads and working at greater heights, the Escorts HYDRA 14 may be the more suitable option, despite its higher price. However, if budget is a significant factor and the 12-tonne capacity meets your needs, the ACE 12XW presents a strong case with its hoist speed and maneuverability.
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 |
|---|---|
| Brand | |
| ACE | Escorts Kubota |
| Type | |
| Pick & Carry Crane | Pick & Carry Crane |
| Ex-Showroom Price | |
| ₹ 13 - 15 Lakhs | ₹ 19 - 21 Lakhs |
| Lift Capacity | |
| 12 Tonnes | 14 Tonnes |
| Boom Height | |
| 12.9 m | 15.1 m |
| Engine | |
| Mahindra 47.5 HP | E-Kubota 50 HP |
| Weight | |
| 9250 kg | 11750 kg |
| Turning Radius | |
| 6500 mm | 7000 mm |
| Drive Type | |
| 2 Wheel drive | 2 Wheel drive |
| Quick Overview: | |
Capable of carrying 12 tons, the ACE 12XW Hydra crane enhances movement within workshops and industrial yards using pick-and-carry functionality. |
The Escorts HYDRA 14 Hydra crane offers 14-ton capacity and robust performance in infrastructure environments to move heavy machinery reliably |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 | |
| Engine Make | Mahindra 4485 IAE (BS III CEV) | Escorts Kubota E4.391NA |
| Articulation | 55° | Up to 48° |
| Max. Speed | 28 km/h | 29 km/h |
| Fuel Tank | 45 L | 38 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 125 L | 65 L |
| Overall Length | NA | 11640 mm |
| Overall Width | 2400 mm | 2550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 4800 mm | 4880 mm |
| Boom Luffing Range | -5° to +60° | -5° to + 55° |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | |
| Mahindra 4485 IAE (BS III CEV) | Escorts Kubota E4.391NA |
| Articulation | |
| 55° | Up to 48° |
| Max. Speed | |
| 28 km/h | 29 km/h |
| Fuel Tank | |
| 45 L | 38 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | |
| 125 L | 65 L |
| Overall Length | |
| NA | 11640 mm |
| Overall Width | |
| 2400 mm | 2550 mm |
| Wheelbase | |
| 4800 mm | 4880 mm |
| Boom Luffing Range | |
| -5° to +60° | -5° to + 55° |
| Warranty | |
| 1 Year | 1 Year |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 | |
| Engine Make | Mahindra 4485 IAE (BS III CEV) | Escorts Kubota E4.391NA |
| Engine Type | 4 cylinders; water cooled diesel engine | CEV Stage V, 4 cylinders, Naturally Aspirated, Electronic, Common Rail Direct Injection |
| Max Power | 47.5 HP (34.9 kW) @ 2200 RPM | 50 HP (37 kW) @ 2200 RPM |
| Battery | 12V; Negative earth; 75Ah | 12V, Negative Earth, 88 Ah |
| Alternator | 35A | NA |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 | |
| Max. Lifting Capacity | 12 Tonnes | 14 Tonnes |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 | |
| Drive | 2 Wheel drive | 2 Wheel drive |
| Type | Heavy duty; sliding mesh with 6 forward and 2 reverse speed with high low range selector | Heavy-duty transmission developed especially for crane applications. Constant mesh gearbox coupled with a robust straight drive axle. 8 forward and 2 reverse speeds with high/low selector lever. |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 | |
| Steering Type | Articulated power steering; hydraulically controlled through 2 cylinders | Articulated power steering hydraulically controlled through 2 hydraulic jacks |
| Articulation | 55° | Up to 48° |
| Turning Radius | 6500 mm | 7000 mm |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 | |
| Hoist | 4 falls; Hydraulic winch; Rope dia 13 mm fitted with hook block. | 6 Falls, Hydraulic winch 12 t capacity with in-built safety brakes |
| Hoist Speed | 50 Mtrs./Min (Line Speed) | NA |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 | |
| Front Wheels | Hydraulic brake with pneumatic assistance on front wheels actuated by a single pedal. | ‘S’ cam pneumatically actuated drum brakes |
| Rear Wheels | Hydraulic brake with pneumatic assistance on rear wheels actuated by a single pedal. | Pneumatically actuated disc brakes |
| Parking Brake | A separate manual parking brake is provided | Hand control valve operated; Air-assisted Hydraulic parking brakes at all wheels |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 | |
| Engine Oil | 7.0 L | NA |
| Fuel Tank | 45 L | 38 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 125 L | 65 L |
| Transmission Oil | 48 L | NA |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 | |
| Overall Length With Bucket | NA | 11640 mm |
| Overall Width | 2400 mm | 2550 mm |
| Overall Height | 2700 mm | 3100 mm |
| Wheel Base | 4800 mm | 4880 mm |
| Operating Weight | 9250 kg | 11750 kg |
| Front Track | NA | 1980 mm |
| Rear Track | NA | 1680 mm |
| Front Tyres | 11.00 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) | 11.00 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) |
| Rear Tyres | 13.00 x 24-12 PR (2 Nos.) | 13.00 x 24-12 PR (2 Nos.) |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 | |
| Telescoping | Two part boom with hydraulically operated extension with 21 seconds telescoping time. | 4 parts; 3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized; 4th part power extended & manually pinned |
| Derricking | Through one double-acting extension cylinder | Through double acting jacks |
| Boom Luffing Time | NA | NA |
| Boom Luffing Range | -5° to +60° | -5° to + 55° |
| Boom Height | 12.9 m | 15.1 m |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | |
| Mahindra 4485 IAE (BS III CEV) | Escorts Kubota E4.391NA |
| Engine Type | |
| 4 cylinders; water cooled diesel engine | CEV Stage V, 4 cylinders, Naturally Aspirated, Electronic, Common Rail Direct Injection |
| Max Power | |
| 47.5 HP (34.9 kW) @ 2200 RPM | 50 HP (37 kW) @ 2200 RPM |
| Battery | |
| 12V; Negative earth; 75Ah | 12V, Negative Earth, 88 Ah |
| Alternator | |
| 35A | NA |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 |
|---|---|
| Max. Lifting Capacity | |
| 12 Tonnes | 14 Tonnes |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 |
|---|---|
| Drive | |
| 2 Wheel drive | 2 Wheel drive |
| Type | |
| Heavy duty; sliding mesh with 6 forward and 2 reverse speed with high low range selector | Heavy-duty transmission developed especially for crane applications. Constant mesh gearbox coupled with a robust straight drive axle. 8 forward and 2 reverse speeds with high/low selector lever. |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 |
|---|---|
| Steering Type | |
| Articulated power steering; hydraulically controlled through 2 cylinders | Articulated power steering hydraulically controlled through 2 hydraulic jacks |
| Articulation | |
| 55° | Up to 48° |
| Turning Radius | |
| 6500 mm | 7000 mm |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 |
|---|---|
| Hoist | |
| 4 falls; Hydraulic winch; Rope dia 13 mm fitted with hook block. | 6 Falls, Hydraulic winch 12 t capacity with in-built safety brakes |
| Hoist Speed | |
| 50 Mtrs./Min (Line Speed) | NA |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 |
|---|---|
| Front Wheels | |
| Hydraulic brake with pneumatic assistance on front wheels actuated by a single pedal. | ‘S’ cam pneumatically actuated drum brakes |
| Rear Wheels | |
| Hydraulic brake with pneumatic assistance on rear wheels actuated by a single pedal. | Pneumatically actuated disc brakes |
| Parking Brake | |
| A separate manual parking brake is provided | Hand control valve operated; Air-assisted Hydraulic parking brakes at all wheels |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 |
|---|---|
| Engine Oil | |
| 7.0 L | NA |
| Fuel Tank | |
| 45 L | 38 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | |
| 125 L | 65 L |
| Transmission Oil | |
| 48 L | NA |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 |
|---|---|
| Overall Length With Bucket | |
| NA | 11640 mm |
| Overall Width | |
| 2400 mm | 2550 mm |
| Overall Height | |
| 2700 mm | 3100 mm |
| Wheel Base | |
| 4800 mm | 4880 mm |
| Operating Weight | |
| 9250 kg | 11750 kg |
| Front Track | |
| NA | 1980 mm |
| Rear Track | |
| NA | 1680 mm |
| Front Tyres | |
| 11.00 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) | 11.00 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) |
| Rear Tyres | |
| 13.00 x 24-12 PR (2 Nos.) | 13.00 x 24-12 PR (2 Nos.) |
| ACE 12XW | Escorts HYDRA 14 |
|---|---|
| Telescoping | |
| Two part boom with hydraulically operated extension with 21 seconds telescoping time. | 4 parts; 3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized; 4th part power extended & manually pinned |
| Derricking | |
| Through one double-acting extension cylinder | Through double acting jacks |
| Boom Luffing Time | |
| NA | NA |
| Boom Luffing Range | |
| -5° to +60° | -5° to + 55° |
| Boom Height | |
| 12.9 m | 15.1 m |
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