ACE AX 130 VS Manitou MBL 745 S Backhoe Loader

₹ 29-35 Lakhs^*

ACE AX 130

Engine

Kirloskar 79 HP
Bucket

0.24 m³
Shovel

1.0 m³
Dig. Depth

4700 mm
Dump Height

2780 mm
Weight

7500 Kg

2WD/4WD

₹ 30-32 Lakhs^*

Manitou MBL 745 S

Engine

Koel 73.5 HP
Bucket

0.27 m³
Shovel

1 m³
Dig. Depth

4741 mm
Dump Height

2780 mm
Weight

7405 Kg

2WD

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ACE AX 130 VS Manitou MBL 745 S Backhoe Loader

ACE AX 130

₹ 29-35 Lakhs

Manitou MBL 745 S

₹ 30-32 Lakhs

Particulars	ACE AX 130	Manitou MBL 745 S

ACE AX 130 vs Manitou MBL 745 S: Which One to Buy?

The ACE AX 130 runs a turbocharged 79 HP engine and offers strong bucket and arm digging force, with GPS and hydrostatic steering as standard. The Manitou MBL 745 S has a slightly bigger bucket, a higher top speed of 40 km/hr, and a longer 2-year warranty, which gives buyers more cover if something goes wrong.

The ACE AX 130 lifts a little more with its excavator arm, so it suits jobs that need extra digging power. The Manitou MBL 745 S has a much stronger arm digging force and a bigger hydraulic system, useful for deeper, tougher excavation. Pick the ACE AX 130 for strong all-round digging power, or the Manitou MBL 745 S for extra warranty cover and hydraulic strength. Browse the full ACE backhoe loader range, the Manitou range, all backhoe loaders, or read our backhoe loader buying guide.

ACE AX 130 Backhoe Loader

Pros:

Equipped with a turbocharged Kirloskar 4R1040T (BS-III) Diesel Engine that delivers 79 HP
High bucket digging force of 5700 kgf and arm digging force of 3200 kgf
Higher standard bucket capacity of 0.24 m³ for the excavator part
GPS as a standard feature for tracking and management
Hydrostatic steering for reliability and better control
Able to lift a maximum of 1490 kg with the excavator part
Extended reach ground to slew centre of 5500 mm allowing for more reach on job sites

Cons:

Less efficient fuel capacity of 160 L compared to Manitou MBL 745 S
Shorter warranty period of 1 year
Engine displacement is not specified
Less advanced when it comes to the maximum speed which is not provided

Manitou MBL 745 S Backhoe Loader

Pros:

Slightly greater bucket capacity of 0.27 m³ for the excavator part
Naturally Aspirated Water Cooled BS IV CEV engine with 73.5 HP
Higher maximum speed of 40 km/hr improves operational efficiency
Extended warranty period of 2 years offers more coverage
Improved maximum pump flow of 119 L/min and system pressure of 225 bar for hydraulics
Greater overall height of rooms and digging depth of 4741 mm for deeper excavations
Arm digging force is significantly higher at 3942 kgf

Cons:

Lower engine gross power when compared to ACE AX 130
The maximum payload specification is not provided
Less material handling capability with a maximum lift capacity of 1460 kg
Slightly less breakout force in shovel and loader arm compared to ACE AX 130

Closing Recommendation

Both these backhoe loaders are strong diggers, built for different priorities. Choose the ACE AX 130 if you want strong all-round digging power with GPS and hydrostatic steering as standard. Choose the Manitou MBL 745 S if you want a bigger bucket, a higher top speed, a longer warranty and extra hydraulic strength for tougher excavation. So match the machine to your work: ACE AX 130 for strong everyday digging power, Manitou MBL 745 S for extra warranty cover and heavier excavation work.