Escorts F23 VS Escorts HYDRA 1565 Crane

₹ 45 - 47 Lakh^*

Escorts F23

Lift Capacity

23 Tonnes
Boom Height

20.1 m
Engine

VECV 101 HP
Weight

21950 kg
Turning Radius

8250 mm
Drive Type

4 Wheel Drive

Pick & Carry Crane

₹ 21 - 24 Lakh^*

Escorts HYDRA 1565

Lift Capacity

15 Tonnes
Boom Height

21.5 m
Engine

Escorts Kubota 50 HP
Weight

13295 kg
Turning Radius

7000 mm
Drive Type

2 Wheel drive

Pick & Carry Crane

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Escorts F23 VS Escorts HYDRA 1565 Crane

Escorts F23

₹ 45 - 47 Lakh

Escorts HYDRA 1565

₹ 21 - 24 Lakh

Particulars	Escorts F23	Escorts HYDRA 1565

Escorts F23 vs Escorts Hydra 1565: Which One to Buy?

These two Escorts cranes are built for different jobs. The Escorts F23 has a much stronger engine, four-wheel drive and a big fuel tank, so it handles heavy lifts and rough ground. The Escorts Hydra 1565 reaches higher, bends further at its joint and turns in a much smaller circle, so it works well inside tight sites.

Choose by where you lift and what you lift. On open infrastructure sites, yards with poor surfaces and heavier loads, the F23 keeps working through mud and slopes and can run a long day without refuelling. In factory sheds, narrow city plots and packed yards, the Hydra 1565 gets into places the bigger crane cannot, and its higher boom reach helps on building work. For a rental owner, look at the site types near you, because the two machines attract different hirers. See the Escorts crane range, the full pick and carry crane list, or read our crane buying guide.

Escorts F23

Pros:

Higher engine power of 101 HP resulting in stronger performance
Larger fuel tank capacity of 270 L for extended operation times
4-wheel drive capability enhances off-road and rough terrain mobility
Higher lifting capacity of 23 tonnes, suitable for heavier loads
Fully air operated brakes on both front and rear wheels for improved safety

Cons:

Higher operating weight of 21950 kg could affect transportation ease
Maximum speed without load is limited to 40 km/h

Escorts HYDRA 1565

Pros:

Maximum boom height of 21.5 m which is higher than F23
Articulation up to 48°, providing greater maneuverability
Smaller turning radius of 7000 mm for increased agility in confined spaces
Lighter operating weight of 13295 kg, which may offer transportation benefits

Cons:

Lower engine power of 50 HP which may limit performance under load
Smaller fuel tank capacity of 38 L which could require more frequent refueling
2-wheel drive capability might limit off-road and rough terrain performance

Closing Recommendation

Both are Escorts cranes but suit different sites, so pick by your ground and your reach. Choose the Escorts F23 when you lift on open infrastructure sites and rough yards, when four-wheel drive and a stronger engine keep you moving on mud and slopes, and when a much bigger fuel tank lets you work a full day without chasing diesel. Choose the Escorts Hydra 1565 when you work inside factory sheds, narrow city plots and packed yards where a small turning circle and more articulation let you position for the lift, and when a higher boom reach is needed for building work. So match the machine to your work: Escorts F23 for rough ground and long days, Hydra 1565 for tight sites and higher reach.