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Escorts HYDRA 12 VS ACE FX 230 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 FX 230
  • Lift Capacity
    23 Tonnes
  • Boom Height
    18.3 m
  • Engine
    VECV 101 HP
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    Weight
    19300 kg
  • Turning Radius
    8200 mm
  • Drive Type
    2 Wheel drive
₹ 36 - 38 Lakhs*
Pick & Carry Crane

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Key Highlights Escorts HYDRA 12ACE FX 230
Escorts HYDRA 12 VS ACE FX 230 Crane
Escorts HYDRA 12
₹ 18 - 20 Lakhs
Mobile Crane | hydraulic Crane price India
ACE FX 230
₹ 36 - 38 Lakhs
Particulars Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Overview Summary

The ACE FX 230 is ideal for heavy-lifting operations with its 23-tonne capacity and powerful 101 HP engine, complemented by a longer reach and higher drive speed. The Escorts HYDRA 12, on the other hand, is a more affordable, maneuverable, and lighter option, suitable for operations requiring a smaller 12-tonne lifting capacity.

ACE FX 230

Pros:
  • Higher maximum lifting capacity of 23 tonnes
  • Powerful Volvo Eicher engine providing 101 HP
  • Longer boom reach with three-part telescopic boom resulting in maximum boom height of 18.3m
  • Higher driving speed without load at 36 km/h
  • More gear options with 10 forward and 2 reverse speeds, including a creep speed of 1.3 km/h
Cons:
  • Heavier operating weight at 19300 kg may limit maneuverability in tight spaces
  • Higher price range of ₹ 36 - 38 Lakhs

Escorts HYDRA 12

Pros:
  • More affordable with a price range of ₹ 18 - 20 Lakhs
  • Smaller turning radius of 6250mm, offering better maneuverability
  • Greater articulation up to 50° for tight space usage
  • Lower operating weight at 8850 kg which may make it easier to use in different terrains
Cons:
  • Less lifting capacity at 12 tonnes
  • Lesser engine power of 49.5 HP compared to the ACE model
  • Shorter boom height and reach with maximum boom height of 11m

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

If your priority is heavy lifting and extended reach, the ACE FX 230 may be the appropriate choice, despite its higher price. For those seeking a cost-effective and more maneuverable crane for lighter tasks, the Escorts HYDRA 12 could be the better option.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Brand Escorts Kubota ACE
Type Pick & Carry Crane Pick & Carry Crane
Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 18 - 20 Lakhs ₹ 36 - 38 Lakhs
Lift Capacity 12 Tonnes 23 Tonnes
Boom Height 9.6 m, 11.3 m 18.3 m
Engine E-Kubota 50 HP VECV 101 HP
Weight 10300 kg 19300 kg
Turning Radius 6300 mm 8200 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.

ACE FX 230 Hydra crane features telescopic boom technology, enabling smooth placement of 23-ton materials in industrial or site applications.
Overview Summary

The ACE FX 230 is ideal for heavy-lifting operations with its 23-tonne capacity and powerful 101 HP engine, complemented by a longer reach and higher drive speed. The Escorts HYDRA 12, on the other hand, is a more affordable, maneuverable, and lighter option, suitable for operations requiring a smaller 12-tonne lifting capacity.

ACE FX 230

Pros:
  • Higher maximum lifting capacity of 23 tonnes
  • Powerful Volvo Eicher engine providing 101 HP
  • Longer boom reach with three-part telescopic boom resulting in maximum boom height of 18.3m
  • Higher driving speed without load at 36 km/h
  • More gear options with 10 forward and 2 reverse speeds, including a creep speed of 1.3 km/h
Cons:
  • Heavier operating weight at 19300 kg may limit maneuverability in tight spaces
  • Higher price range of ₹ 36 - 38 Lakhs

Escorts HYDRA 12

Pros:
  • More affordable with a price range of ₹ 18 - 20 Lakhs
  • Smaller turning radius of 6250mm, offering better maneuverability
  • Greater articulation up to 50° for tight space usage
  • Lower operating weight at 8850 kg which may make it easier to use in different terrains
Cons:
  • Less lifting capacity at 12 tonnes
  • Lesser engine power of 49.5 HP compared to the ACE model
  • Shorter boom height and reach with maximum boom height of 11m

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

If your priority is heavy lifting and extended reach, the ACE FX 230 may be the appropriate choice, despite its higher price. For those seeking a cost-effective and more maneuverable crane for lighter tasks, the Escorts HYDRA 12 could be the better option.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Brand
Escorts Kubota ACE
Type
Pick & Carry Crane Pick & Carry Crane
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 18 - 20 Lakhs ₹ 36 - 38 Lakhs
Lift Capacity
12 Tonnes 23 Tonnes
Boom Height
9.6 m, 11.3 m 18.3 m
Engine
E-Kubota 50 HP VECV 101 HP
Weight
10300 kg 19300 kg
Turning Radius
6300 mm 8200 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.

ACE FX 230 Hydra crane features telescopic boom technology, enabling smooth placement of 23-ton materials in industrial or site applications.

Key Highlights

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Engine Make Escorts Kubota E4.391NA Volvo Eicher E483 CRDI (CEV Stage IV)
Articulation Up to 54° 40°
Max. Speed 29 km/h 36 km/h
Fuel Tank 50 L NA
Hydraulic Tank 70 L NA
Overall Length 10050 mm NA
Overall Width 2410 mm 2500 mm
Wheelbase 4350 mm 5100 mm
Boom Luffing Range -5° to + 62° -3° to +62°
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year

Key Highlights

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota E4.391NA Volvo Eicher E483 CRDI (CEV Stage IV)
Articulation
Up to 54° 40°
Max. Speed
29 km/h 36 km/h
Fuel Tank
50 L NA
Hydraulic Tank
70 L NA
Overall Length
10050 mm NA
Overall Width
2410 mm 2500 mm
Wheelbase
4350 mm 5100 mm
Boom Luffing Range
-5° to + 62° -3° to +62°
Warranty
1 Year 1 Year

Specifications

Engine

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Engine Make Escorts Kubota E4.391NA Volvo Eicher E483 CRDI (CEV Stage IV)
Engine Type CEV Stage V, 4 cylinders, Naturally Aspirated, Electronic, Common Rail Direct Injection 4 cylinder water cooled diesel engine; Turbo Charged Engine with Electronic Control Unit
Max Power 50 HP (37 kW) @ 2200 RPM 101 HP (74 kW) @ 2200 RPM
Battery 12V, Negative Earth, 88 Ah 12V; Negative earth; 100Ah
Alternator NA NA

Lifting Capacity

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Max. Lifting Capacity 12 Tonnes 23 Tonnes

Transmission & Clutch

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
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; synchromesh transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse speeds. Auxillary Gear Box with Hi/Low

Steering System

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Steering Type Articulated power steering hydraulically controlled through 2 hydraulic jacks Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting cylinders
Articulation Up to 54° 40°
Turning Radius 6300 mm 8200 mm

Hoist Mechanism

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Hoist 4 falls; Hydraulic winch (Winch Capacity 10T) Rope dia 13 mm 6 Falls; 3.9 Tonnes Line Pull Winch driven by Hydraulic motor; Rope dia 13 mm fitted with self-adjusting hook block and rope tensioner
Hoist Speed NA 35 Mtrs./Min (Line Speed)

Brakes

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Front Wheels ‘S’ cam pneumatically actuated drum brakes Fully air actuated brakes on front wheels
Rear Wheels Pneumatically actuated disc brakes Fully air actuated brakes on rear wheels
Parking Brake Hand control valve operated; Air-assisted Hydraulic parking brakes at all wheels Parking brake is pneumatically operated fail safe type

Service Capacity

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Engine Oil NA NA
Fuel Tank 50 L NA
Hydraulic Tank 70 L NA
Transmission Oil NA NA

Overall Dimensions & Weight

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Overall Length With Bucket 10050 mm NA
Overall Width 2410 mm 2500 mm
Overall Height 3050 mm NA
Wheel Base 4350 mm 5100 mm
Operating Weight 10300 Kg 19300 kg
Front Track 1820 mm 1900 mm
Rear Track 1670 mm 1770 mm
Front Tyres 10.00 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) 12.00 x 24-20 PR (4 Nos.)
Rear Tyres 13.00 x 24-12 PR (2 Nos.) 14.00 x 25-20 PR (2 Nos.)

Boom

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Telescoping 3 Part, box type, heavy duty boom, hydraulically operated, through 2 jacks at boom top Three-part slotted boom with hydraulically operated synchronized extensions of 11.6 metres height
Derricking Through double acting jacks Through one double-acting extension cylinder
Boom Luffing Time NA NA
Boom Luffing Range -5° to + 62° -3° to +62°
Boom Height 9.6 m, 11.3 m 18.3 m

Specifications

Engine

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Engine Make
Escorts Kubota E4.391NA Volvo Eicher E483 CRDI (CEV Stage IV)
Engine Type
CEV Stage V, 4 cylinders, Naturally Aspirated, Electronic, Common Rail Direct Injection 4 cylinder water cooled diesel engine; Turbo Charged Engine with Electronic Control Unit
Max Power
50 HP (37 kW) @ 2200 RPM 101 HP (74 kW) @ 2200 RPM
Battery
12V, Negative Earth, 88 Ah 12V; Negative earth; 100Ah
Alternator
NA NA

Lifting Capacity

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Max. Lifting Capacity
12 Tonnes 23 Tonnes

Transmission Clutch

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
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; synchromesh transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse speeds. Auxillary Gear Box with Hi/Low

Steering

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Steering Type
Articulated power steering hydraulically controlled through 2 hydraulic jacks Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting cylinders
Articulation
Up to 54° 40°
Turning Radius
6300 mm 8200 mm

Hoist Mechanism

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Hoist
4 falls; Hydraulic winch (Winch Capacity 10T) Rope dia 13 mm 6 Falls; 3.9 Tonnes Line Pull Winch driven by Hydraulic motor; Rope dia 13 mm fitted with self-adjusting hook block and rope tensioner
Hoist Speed
NA 35 Mtrs./Min (Line Speed)

Brakes

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Front Wheels
‘S’ cam pneumatically actuated drum brakes Fully air actuated brakes on front wheels
Rear Wheels
Pneumatically actuated disc brakes Fully air actuated brakes on rear wheels
Parking Brake
Hand control valve operated; Air-assisted Hydraulic parking brakes at all wheels Parking brake is pneumatically operated fail safe type

Service Capacity

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Engine Oil
NA NA
Fuel Tank
50 L NA
Hydraulic Tank
70 L NA
Transmission Oil
NA NA

Overall Dimension And Weight

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Overall Length With Bucket
10050 mm NA
Overall Width
2410 mm 2500 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm NA
Wheel Base
4350 mm 5100 mm
Operating Weight
10300 Kg 19300 kg
Front Track
1820 mm 1900 mm
Rear Track
1670 mm 1770 mm
Front Tyres
10.00 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) 12.00 x 24-20 PR (4 Nos.)
Rear Tyres
13.00 x 24-12 PR (2 Nos.) 14.00 x 25-20 PR (2 Nos.)

Boom

Escorts HYDRA 12 ACE FX 230
Telescoping
3 Part, box type, heavy duty boom, hydraulically operated, through 2 jacks at boom top Three-part slotted boom with hydraulically operated synchronized extensions of 11.6 metres height
Derricking
Through double acting jacks Through one double-acting extension cylinder
Boom Luffing Time
NA NA
Boom Luffing Range
-5° to + 62° -3° to +62°
Boom Height
9.6 m, 11.3 m 18.3 m

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