ACE ADD - 95 VS Escorts HD 85 PLUS Compactor

₹ 32-35 Lakhs^*

ACE ADD - 95

Weight

9100 kg
Drum Width

1700 mm
Engine

M&M 74 HP
Static Load

25.8/27.7 kg/cm
CF - Hi/Low

95.9/76.4 kN
Travel Speed

0 - 8 km/hr

Tandem Roller

₹ 34-36 Lakhs^*

Escorts HD 85 PLUS

Weight

9120 kg
Drum Width

1680 mm
Engine

Escorts 75 HP
Static Load

26.6/27.7 kg/cm
CF - Hi/Low

65/59 kN
Travel Speed

0 -13.8 km/hr

Tandem Roller

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ACE ADD - 95 VS Escorts HD 85 PLUS Compactor

ACE ADD - 95

₹ 32-35 Lakhs

Escorts HD 85 PLUS

₹ 34-36 Lakhs

Particulars	ACE ADD - 95	Escorts HD 85 PLUS

ACE ADD-95 vs Escorts HD 85 Plus: Which Tandem Roller Suits Your Site?

The ACE ADD-95 and the Escorts HD 85 Plus are both tandem roller compactors used for road and infrastructure work, but they are built for different kinds of sites. The ACE pushes harder compaction force and climbs steeper grades, which suits hill roads and layered fill work. The Escorts moves faster between passes and turns tighter, which suits flat city roads and jobs where speed matters more than raw force.

Think about the ground you compact most and how you run your crew. A fleet owner running steep hill stretches or embankment fill gets more use from the ACE's compaction strength. A contractor doing repeat city road jobs, where the roller has to shuttle up and down a stretch many times a day, gains more from the Escorts' higher travel speed. Parts and driver availability for both brands is wide across India, so pick on the job, not on the badge. Browse the ACE compactor range and the Escorts compactor range, or read the compactor buying guide before you decide.

ACE ADD - 95 Tandem Roller Compactor

Pros:

Higher centrifugal force of 95.9/76.4 kN for better compaction
Powered by a 74 HP BS-IV compliant Mahindra engine
Larger water tank capacity of 350 L
Hydrostatic steering enhances control
Operating weight of 9100 kg ensures robust operation
Higher gradeability of 45% suitable for steep terrains
Optional telematics for equipment management

Cons:

Lower maximum travel speed of 8 km/hr may reduce productivity
Telematics not standard, only an optional addition

Escorts HD 85 PLUS Tandem Roller Compactor

Pros:

Slightly more powerful engine with 75 HP and higher torque of 340 Nm
Higher maximum travel speed of 13.8 km/hr for quicker job completion
Articulated steering for precision movement
Larger operating weight of 9120 kg for effective compaction
Double water pump in the pressurized water spray system
Significant curb clearance of 730 mm

Cons:

Lower centrifugal force of 65/59 kN compared to ACE ADD - 95
Smaller water tank capacity of 800 L vis-a-vis ACE ADD - 95
Gradeability of 36%, which might limit use on steep slopes
Does not offer the option for telematics

Closing Recommendation

Both these tandem rollers handle road and infrastructure compaction work well, just in different conditions. Pick the ACE ADD-95 when your site has hill roads, steep fill or ground that needs strong compaction force. Pick the Escorts HD 85 Plus when you work mostly on flat city roads and want quicker passes with tighter turning. Check the ground and grade of your usual job sites before you decide. So match the machine to your work: ACE ADD-95 for hilly, high-force compaction, Escorts HD 85 Plus for fast, flat-ground jobs.