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Escorts HYDRA 12 VS ACE 12XW Crane

Escorts HYDRA 12
  • Lift Capacity
    12 Tonnes
  • Boom Height
    9.6 m, 11.3 m
  • Engine
    E-Kubota 50 HP
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    Weight
    10300 kg
  • Turning Radius
    6300 mm
  • Drive Type
    2 Wheel drive
₹ 18 - 20 Lakhs*
Pick & Carry Crane
ACE 12XW
  • Lift Capacity
    12 Tonnes
  • Boom Height
    12.9 m
  • Engine
    Mahindra 47.5 HP
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    Weight
    9250 kg
  • Turning Radius
    6500 mm
  • Drive Type
    2 Wheel drive
₹ 13 - 15 Lakhs*
Pick & Carry Crane

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Key Highlights Escorts HYDRA 12ACE 12XW
Escorts HYDRA 12 VS ACE 12XW Crane
Escorts HYDRA 12
₹ 18 - 20 Lakhs
Hydra Crane | Mobile Crane
ACE 12XW
₹ 13 - 15 Lakhs
Particulars Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Overview Summary

The ACE 12XW and Escorts HYDRA 12 both offer 12-tonne lifting capacities with differences in engine power, price, and maneuverability features. The ACE 12XW scores on affordability and a higher boom height, while the Escorts HYDRA 12 provides better engine power and a lower operating weight with a creep speed feature for preciseness.

ACE 12XW Mobile Crane

Pros:
  • Pick-and-carry functionality suitable for workshops and industrial yards
  • More affordable with a price range of ₹ 13 - 15 Lakhs
  • Has a telescoping time of 21 seconds for quick operations
  • Higher boom height at 12.9 m
  • Articulation angle of 55° which may provide better maneuverability
Cons:
  • Slightly lower engine power compared to the Escorts HYDRA 12 (47.5 HP vs 49.5 HP)
  • Heavier operating weight could affect ease of movement and transportation (9250 kg vs 8850 kg)
  • Does not have a creeper speed mentioned, potentially limiting precise low-speed maneuverability

Escorts HYDRA 12 Mobile Crane

Pros:
  • Higher engine power at 49.5 HP, which may offer better performance
  • Features a creep speed of 1.9 km/h for precise, slow-speed operations
  • Lower operating weight for potentially better maneuverability (8850 kg vs 9250 kg)
  • Higher max speed without load at 29 km/h
  • Articulation is up to 50° with a lower minimum turning radius (6250 mm vs 6500 mm)
Cons:
  • More expensive with a price range of ₹ 18 - 20 Lakhs
  • Shorter boom height at 11 m compared to ACE 12XW (12.9 m)
  • No boom luffing time specified, which could affect assessment of operation speed

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

If budget and higher vertical reach are primary concerns, the ACE 12XW may be more suitable. However, if engine power and precise low-speed control are more important, consider investing in the Escorts HYDRA 12 despite its higher cost.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Brand Escorts Kubota ACE
Type Pick & Carry Crane Pick & Carry Crane
Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 18 - 20 Lakhs ₹ 13 - 15 Lakhs
Lift Capacity 12 Tonnes 12 Tonnes
Boom Height 9.6 m, 11.3 m 12.9 m
Engine E-Kubota 50 HP Mahindra 47.5 HP
Weight 10300 kg 9250 kg
Turning Radius 6300 mm 6500 mm
Drive Type 2 Wheel drive 2 Wheel drive
Quick Overview:

Escorts HYDRA 12 Hydra crane, built with articulated mobility, efficiently lifts 12 tons in construction zones and tight industrial yard spaces.

Capable of carrying 12 tons, the ACE 12XW Hydra crane enhances movement within workshops and industrial yards using pick-and-carry functionality.
Overview Summary

The ACE 12XW and Escorts HYDRA 12 both offer 12-tonne lifting capacities with differences in engine power, price, and maneuverability features. The ACE 12XW scores on affordability and a higher boom height, while the Escorts HYDRA 12 provides better engine power and a lower operating weight with a creep speed feature for preciseness.

ACE 12XW Mobile Crane

Pros:
  • Pick-and-carry functionality suitable for workshops and industrial yards
  • More affordable with a price range of ₹ 13 - 15 Lakhs
  • Has a telescoping time of 21 seconds for quick operations
  • Higher boom height at 12.9 m
  • Articulation angle of 55° which may provide better maneuverability
Cons:
  • Slightly lower engine power compared to the Escorts HYDRA 12 (47.5 HP vs 49.5 HP)
  • Heavier operating weight could affect ease of movement and transportation (9250 kg vs 8850 kg)
  • Does not have a creeper speed mentioned, potentially limiting precise low-speed maneuverability

Escorts HYDRA 12 Mobile Crane

Pros:
  • Higher engine power at 49.5 HP, which may offer better performance
  • Features a creep speed of 1.9 km/h for precise, slow-speed operations
  • Lower operating weight for potentially better maneuverability (8850 kg vs 9250 kg)
  • Higher max speed without load at 29 km/h
  • Articulation is up to 50° with a lower minimum turning radius (6250 mm vs 6500 mm)
Cons:
  • More expensive with a price range of ₹ 18 - 20 Lakhs
  • Shorter boom height at 11 m compared to ACE 12XW (12.9 m)
  • No boom luffing time specified, which could affect assessment of operation speed

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

If budget and higher vertical reach are primary concerns, the ACE 12XW may be more suitable. However, if engine power and precise low-speed control are more important, consider investing in the Escorts HYDRA 12 despite its higher cost.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Brand
Escorts Kubota ACE
Type
Pick & Carry Crane Pick & Carry Crane
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 18 - 20 Lakhs ₹ 13 - 15 Lakhs
Lift Capacity
12 Tonnes 12 Tonnes
Boom Height
9.6 m, 11.3 m 12.9 m
Engine
E-Kubota 50 HP Mahindra 47.5 HP
Weight
10300 kg 9250 kg
Turning Radius
6300 mm 6500 mm
Drive Type
2 Wheel drive 2 Wheel drive
Quick Overview:

Escorts HYDRA 12 Hydra crane, built with articulated mobility, efficiently lifts 12 tons in construction zones and tight industrial yard spaces.

Capable of carrying 12 tons, the ACE 12XW Hydra crane enhances movement within workshops and industrial yards using pick-and-carry functionality.

Key Highlights

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Engine Make Escorts Kubota E4.391NA Mahindra 4485 IAE (BS III CEV)
Articulation Up to 54° 55°
Max. Speed 29 km/h 28 km/h
Fuel Tank 50 L 45 L
Hydraulic Tank 70 L 125 L
Overall Length 10050 mm NA
Overall Width 2410 mm 2400 mm
Wheelbase 4350 mm 4800 mm
Boom Luffing Range -5° to + 62° -5° to +60°
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year

Key Highlights

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota E4.391NA Mahindra 4485 IAE (BS III CEV)
Articulation
Up to 54° 55°
Max. Speed
29 km/h 28 km/h
Fuel Tank
50 L 45 L
Hydraulic Tank
70 L 125 L
Overall Length
10050 mm NA
Overall Width
2410 mm 2400 mm
Wheelbase
4350 mm 4800 mm
Boom Luffing Range
-5° to + 62° -5° to +60°
Warranty
1 Year 1 Year

Specifications

Engine

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Engine Make Escorts Kubota E4.391NA Mahindra 4485 IAE (BS III CEV)
Engine Type CEV Stage V, 4 cylinders, Naturally Aspirated, Electronic, Common Rail Direct Injection 4 cylinders; water cooled diesel engine
Max Power 50 HP (37 kW) @ 2200 RPM 47.5 HP (34.9 kW) @ 2200 RPM
Battery 12V, Negative Earth, 88 Ah 12V; Negative earth; 75Ah
Alternator NA 35A

Lifting Capacity

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Max. Lifting Capacity 12 Tonnes 12 Tonnes

Transmission & Clutch

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Drive 2 Wheel drive 2 Wheel drive
Type 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. Heavy duty; sliding mesh with 6 forward and 2 reverse speed with high low range selector

Steering System

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Steering Type Articulated power steering hydraulically controlled through 2 hydraulic jacks Articulated power steering; hydraulically controlled through 2 cylinders
Articulation Up to 54° 55°
Turning Radius 6300 mm 6500 mm

Hoist Mechanism

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Hoist 4 falls; Hydraulic winch (Winch Capacity 10T) Rope dia 13 mm 4 falls; Hydraulic winch; Rope dia 13 mm fitted with hook block.
Hoist Speed NA 50 Mtrs./Min (Line Speed)

Brakes

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Front Wheels ‘S’ cam pneumatically actuated drum brakes Hydraulic brake with pneumatic assistance on front wheels actuated by a single pedal.
Rear Wheels Pneumatically actuated disc brakes Hydraulic brake with pneumatic assistance on rear wheels actuated by a single pedal.
Parking Brake Hand control valve operated; Air-assisted Hydraulic parking brakes at all wheels A separate manual parking brake is provided

Service Capacity

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Engine Oil NA 7.0 L
Fuel Tank 50 L 45 L
Hydraulic Tank 70 L 125 L
Transmission Oil NA 48 L

Overall Dimensions & Weight

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Overall Length With Bucket 10050 mm NA
Overall Width 2410 mm 2400 mm
Overall Height 3050 mm 2700 mm
Wheel Base 4350 mm 4800 mm
Operating Weight 10300 Kg 9250 kg
Front Track 1820 mm NA
Rear Track 1670 mm NA
Front Tyres 10.00 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.)

Boom

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Telescoping 3 Part, box type, heavy duty boom, hydraulically operated, through 2 jacks at boom top Two part boom with hydraulically operated extension with 21 seconds telescoping time.
Derricking Through double acting jacks Through one double-acting extension cylinder
Boom Luffing Time NA NA
Boom Luffing Range -5° to + 62° -5° to +60°
Boom Height 9.6 m, 11.3 m 12.9 m

Specifications

Engine

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota E4.391NA Mahindra 4485 IAE (BS III CEV)
Engine Type
CEV Stage V, 4 cylinders, Naturally Aspirated, Electronic, Common Rail Direct Injection 4 cylinders; water cooled diesel engine
Max Power
50 HP (37 kW) @ 2200 RPM 47.5 HP (34.9 kW) @ 2200 RPM
Battery
12V, Negative Earth, 88 Ah 12V; Negative earth; 75Ah
Alternator
NA 35A

Lifting Capacity

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Max. Lifting Capacity
12 Tonnes 12 Tonnes

Transmission Clutch

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Drive
2 Wheel drive 2 Wheel drive
Type
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. Heavy duty; sliding mesh with 6 forward and 2 reverse speed with high low range selector

Steering

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Steering Type
Articulated power steering hydraulically controlled through 2 hydraulic jacks Articulated power steering; hydraulically controlled through 2 cylinders
Articulation
Up to 54° 55°
Turning Radius
6300 mm 6500 mm

Hoist Mechanism

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Hoist
4 falls; Hydraulic winch (Winch Capacity 10T) Rope dia 13 mm 4 falls; Hydraulic winch; Rope dia 13 mm fitted with hook block.
Hoist Speed
NA 50 Mtrs./Min (Line Speed)

Brakes

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Front Wheels
‘S’ cam pneumatically actuated drum brakes Hydraulic brake with pneumatic assistance on front wheels actuated by a single pedal.
Rear Wheels
Pneumatically actuated disc brakes Hydraulic brake with pneumatic assistance on rear wheels actuated by a single pedal.
Parking Brake
Hand control valve operated; Air-assisted Hydraulic parking brakes at all wheels A separate manual parking brake is provided

Service Capacity

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Engine Oil
NA 7.0 L
Fuel Tank
50 L 45 L
Hydraulic Tank
70 L 125 L
Transmission Oil
NA 48 L

Overall Dimension And Weight

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Overall Length With Bucket
10050 mm NA
Overall Width
2410 mm 2400 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm 2700 mm
Wheel Base
4350 mm 4800 mm
Operating Weight
10300 Kg 9250 kg
Front Track
1820 mm NA
Rear Track
1670 mm NA
Front Tyres
10.00 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.)

Boom

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE 12XW
Telescoping
3 Part, box type, heavy duty boom, hydraulically operated, through 2 jacks at boom top Two part boom with hydraulically operated extension with 21 seconds telescoping time.
Derricking
Through double acting jacks Through one double-acting extension cylinder
Boom Luffing Time
NA NA
Boom Luffing Range
-5° to + 62° -5° to +60°
Boom Height
9.6 m, 11.3 m 12.9 m

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