Escorts HYDRA 12 VS Escorts HYDRA 15 Top-Jack Crane

₹ 16 - 18 Lakh^*

Escorts HYDRA 12

Lift Capacity

12 Tonnes
Boom Height

9.6 m, 11.3 m
Engine

E-Kubota 50 HP
Weight

10300 kg
Turning Radius

6300 mm
Drive Type

2 Wheel drive

Pick & Carry Crane

₹ 21 - 24 Lakh^*

Escorts HYDRA 15 Top-Jack

Lift Capacity

15 Tonnes
Boom Height

17.2 m
Engine

Escorts Kubota 50 HP
Weight

12050 kg
Turning Radius

7000 mm
Drive Type

2 Wheel drive

Pick & Carry Crane

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Escorts HYDRA 12 VS Escorts HYDRA 15 Top-Jack Crane

Escorts HYDRA 12

₹ 16 - 18 Lakh

Escorts HYDRA 15 Top-Jack

₹ 21 - 24 Lakh

Particulars	Escorts HYDRA 12	Escorts HYDRA 15 Top-Jack

Escorts HYDRA 12 vs Escorts HYDRA 15 Top-Jack: Which One to Buy?

Both are pick and carry cranes from the same maker, used in factories, yards, construction sites and material handling work. The Escorts HYDRA 12 lifts up to 12 tons, turns easily in a tight yard and keeps the diesel bill lower, so it suits daily shifting work in a fixed area. The Escorts HYDRA 15 Top-Jack lifts up to 15 tons with a taller boom, so it reaches higher and handles heavier lifts.

Choose your capacity honestly. A crane should be picked for the heaviest lift you take regularly, plus a safe margin, not for the one big lift you did last year. Buying too big means paying every day for capacity you rarely use; buying too small means refusing work or, worse, overloading. Also check boom height against the sheds and lines in your yard. See the Escorts crane range, the full crane range, or read our crane guide.

Escorts HYDRA 12

Pros:

12-ton lifting capacity suitable for various material handling tasks
50 HP Escorts Kubota CEV-V diesel engine provides consistent torque and smooth operation
High manoeuvrability with articulated power steering and 54° articulation ideal for tight workspaces
Heavy-duty telescopic boom offers excellent on-site stability with a broad luffing range of -5° to +62°
Equipped with a durable 4 falls hydraulic winch, 10T winch capacity, and rope diameter of 13 mm

Cons:

Lower maximum boom height of 9.6 m without extensions compared to the HYDRA 15 Top-Jack
Smaller fuel tank capacity of 50 L which may require more frequent refueling

Escorts HYDRA 15 Top-Jack

Pros:

15-ton lifting capacity for heavier lift-and-carry operations
Features a slotted boom with a maximum boom height of 17.2 m including a fly jib
Articulated power steering and stable design suitable for various applications
Higher operating weight of 12050 kg ensures better stability for demanding tasks
Hydraulic winch with greater capacity (12T winch capacity) and 6 falls

Cons:

Larger minimum turning radius of 7000 mm which might be less effective in constrained spaces
Smaller fuel tank capacity of 38 L could require more stops for refueling

Closing Recommendation

Both cranes come from the same maker, so this is a size and reach decision. Take the Escorts HYDRA 12 if most of your lifts are well under 12 tons, you work in a tight factory yard, and you want the lower daily diesel bill and steadier hire demand. Take the Escorts HYDRA 15 Top-Jack if you regularly handle heavier loads, you need the taller boom to place material high or over a wall, and you are turning away work today. So match the machine to your work: HYDRA 12 for tight yards and steady light lifts, HYDRA 15 Top-Jack for heavier loads and higher reach.