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Escorts HYDRA 13 VS ACE FX 230 Crane

Escorts HYDRA 13
  • Lift Capacity
    13 Tonnes
  • Boom Height
    12.8 m
  • Engine
    Simpson 48 HP
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    Weight
    11000 kg
  • Turning Radius
    6750 mm
  • Drive Type
    2 Wheel drive
₹ 21 - 23 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 13ACE FX 230
Escorts HYDRA 13 VS ACE FX 230 Crane
Escorts Hydra 13 Crane Price | Mobile Crane
Escorts HYDRA 13
₹ 21 - 23 Lakhs
Mobile Crane | hydraulic Crane price India
ACE FX 230
₹ 36 - 38 Lakhs
Particulars Escorts HYDRA 13 ACE FX 230
Overview Summary

Comparing ACE FX 230 and Escorts HYDRA 13, the ACE FX 230 excels with a higher lifting capacity and a more powerful engine, whereas the Escorts HYDRA 13 is marked by its affordability and potentially better maneuverability.

ACE FX 230

Pros:
  • Higher maximum lifting capacity of 23 Tonnes
  • More powerful engine with 101 HP
  • Greater max speed without load at 36 km/h
  • Has telescopic boom technology for smooth material placement
  • Features a heavy-duty transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse speeds
Cons:
  • Higher price range of ₹ 36 - 38 Lakhs
  • Heavier operating weight may restrict access to certain locations

Escorts HYDRA 13

Pros:
  • More affordable price range of ₹ 21 - 23 Lakhs
  • Designed with a heavy-duty transmission suitable for crane applications
  • Smaller turning radius suggests better maneuverability
Cons:
  • Lower maximum lifting capacity of 13 Tonnes
  • Less powerful engine at 48 HP
  • Lower max speed without load at 29 km/h

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

Your choice between the ACE FX 230 and Escorts HYDRA 13 should be guided by your specific needs for lifting capacity and power versus cost and maneuverability. If high-power and heavy lifting are critical for your operations, the ACE FX 230 may be the suitable option, notwithstanding its higher cost. If budget is a key concern and moderate lifting capacity suffices, the Escorts HYDRA 13 may fit your requirements.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Brand Escorts Kubota ACE
Type Pick & Carry Crane Pick & Carry Crane
Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 21 - 23 Lakhs ₹ 36 - 38 Lakhs
Lift Capacity 13 Tonnes 23 Tonnes
Boom Height 12.8 m 18.3 m
Engine Simpson 48 HP VECV 101 HP
Weight 11000 kg 19300 kg
Turning Radius 6750 mm 8200 mm
Drive Type 2 Wheel drive 2 Wheel drive
Quick Overview:

With 13-ton lifting strength, the Escorts HYDRA 13 Hydra crane effectively manages civil maintenance and plant site material repositioning with ease.

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

Comparing ACE FX 230 and Escorts HYDRA 13, the ACE FX 230 excels with a higher lifting capacity and a more powerful engine, whereas the Escorts HYDRA 13 is marked by its affordability and potentially better maneuverability.

ACE FX 230

Pros:
  • Higher maximum lifting capacity of 23 Tonnes
  • More powerful engine with 101 HP
  • Greater max speed without load at 36 km/h
  • Has telescopic boom technology for smooth material placement
  • Features a heavy-duty transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse speeds
Cons:
  • Higher price range of ₹ 36 - 38 Lakhs
  • Heavier operating weight may restrict access to certain locations

Escorts HYDRA 13

Pros:
  • More affordable price range of ₹ 21 - 23 Lakhs
  • Designed with a heavy-duty transmission suitable for crane applications
  • Smaller turning radius suggests better maneuverability
Cons:
  • Lower maximum lifting capacity of 13 Tonnes
  • Less powerful engine at 48 HP
  • Lower max speed without load at 29 km/h

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

Your choice between the ACE FX 230 and Escorts HYDRA 13 should be guided by your specific needs for lifting capacity and power versus cost and maneuverability. If high-power and heavy lifting are critical for your operations, the ACE FX 230 may be the suitable option, notwithstanding its higher cost. If budget is a key concern and moderate lifting capacity suffices, the Escorts HYDRA 13 may fit your requirements.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Escorts HYDRA 13 ACE FX 230
Brand
Escorts Kubota ACE
Type
Pick & Carry Crane Pick & Carry Crane
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 21 - 23 Lakhs ₹ 36 - 38 Lakhs
Lift Capacity
13 Tonnes 23 Tonnes
Boom Height
12.8 m 18.3 m
Engine
Simpson 48 HP VECV 101 HP
Weight
11000 kg 19300 kg
Turning Radius
6750 mm 8200 mm
Drive Type
2 Wheel drive 2 Wheel drive
Quick Overview:

With 13-ton lifting strength, the Escorts HYDRA 13 Hydra crane effectively manages civil maintenance and plant site material repositioning with ease.

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 13 ACE FX 230
Engine Make Simpson S 433(I)-CEV BS Volvo Eicher E483 CRDI (CEV Stage IV)
Articulation Up to 50° 40°
Max. Speed 29 km/h 36 km/h
Fuel Tank 45 L NA
Hydraulic Tank 65 L NA
Overall Length 10970 mm NA
Overall Width 2550 mm 2500 mm
Wheelbase 4880 mm 5100 mm
Boom Luffing Range NA -3° to +62°
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year

Key Highlights

Escorts HYDRA 13 ACE FX 230
Engine Make
Simpson S 433(I)-CEV BS Volvo Eicher E483 CRDI (CEV Stage IV)
Articulation
Up to 50° 40°
Max. Speed
29 km/h 36 km/h
Fuel Tank
45 L NA
Hydraulic Tank
65 L NA
Overall Length
10970 mm NA
Overall Width
2550 mm 2500 mm
Wheelbase
4880 mm 5100 mm
Boom Luffing Range
NA -3° to +62°
Warranty
1 Year 1 Year

Specifications

Engine

Escorts HYDRA 13 ACE FX 230
Engine Make Simpson S 433(I)-CEV BS Volvo Eicher E483 CRDI (CEV Stage IV)
Engine Type 4 cylinders; water cooled diesel engine 4 cylinder water cooled diesel engine; Turbo Charged Engine with Electronic Control Unit
Max Power 48 HP (35.8 kW) @ 2200 RPM 101 HP (74 kW) @ 2200 RPM
Battery 12V single battery; Negative earth 12V; Negative earth; 100Ah
Alternator NA NA

Lifting Capacity

Escorts HYDRA 13 ACE FX 230
Max. Lifting Capacity 13 Tonnes 23 Tonnes

Transmission & Clutch

Escorts HYDRA 13 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 13 ACE FX 230
Steering Type Articulated power steering; hydraulically controlled through 2 double-acting jacks Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting cylinders
Articulation Up to 50° 40°
Turning Radius 6750 mm 8200 mm

Hoist Mechanism

Escorts HYDRA 13 ACE FX 230
Hoist 4 falls; Hydraulic winch; 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 13 ACE FX 230
Front Wheels Pneumatic assisted hydraulic brakes Fully air actuated brakes on front wheels
Rear Wheels Disk brakes actuated through a slave cylinder. 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 13 ACE FX 230
Engine Oil NA NA
Fuel Tank 45 L NA
Hydraulic Tank 65 L NA
Transmission Oil NA NA

Overall Dimensions & Weight

Escorts HYDRA 13 ACE FX 230
Overall Length With Bucket 10970 mm NA
Overall Width 2550 mm 2500 mm
Overall Height 3100 mm NA
Wheel Base 4880 mm 5100 mm
Operating Weight 11000 kg 19300 kg
Front Track 1930 mm 1900 mm
Rear Track 1680 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 13 ACE FX 230
Telescoping 3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized 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 NA -3° to +62°
Boom Height 12.8 m 18.3 m

Specifications

Engine

Escorts HYDRA 13 ACE FX 230
Engine Make
Simpson S 433(I)-CEV BS Volvo Eicher E483 CRDI (CEV Stage IV)
Engine Type
4 cylinders; water cooled diesel engine 4 cylinder water cooled diesel engine; Turbo Charged Engine with Electronic Control Unit
Max Power
48 HP (35.8 kW) @ 2200 RPM 101 HP (74 kW) @ 2200 RPM
Battery
12V single battery; Negative earth 12V; Negative earth; 100Ah
Alternator
NA NA

Lifting Capacity

Escorts HYDRA 13 ACE FX 230
Max. Lifting Capacity
13 Tonnes 23 Tonnes

Transmission Clutch

Escorts HYDRA 13 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 13 ACE FX 230
Steering Type
Articulated power steering; hydraulically controlled through 2 double-acting jacks Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting cylinders
Articulation
Up to 50° 40°
Turning Radius
6750 mm 8200 mm

Hoist Mechanism

Escorts HYDRA 13 ACE FX 230
Hoist
4 falls; Hydraulic winch; 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 13 ACE FX 230
Front Wheels
Pneumatic assisted hydraulic brakes Fully air actuated brakes on front wheels
Rear Wheels
Disk brakes actuated through a slave cylinder. 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 13 ACE FX 230
Engine Oil
NA NA
Fuel Tank
45 L NA
Hydraulic Tank
65 L NA
Transmission Oil
NA NA

Overall Dimension And Weight

Escorts HYDRA 13 ACE FX 230
Overall Length With Bucket
10970 mm NA
Overall Width
2550 mm 2500 mm
Overall Height
3100 mm NA
Wheel Base
4880 mm 5100 mm
Operating Weight
11000 kg 19300 kg
Front Track
1930 mm 1900 mm
Rear Track
1680 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 13 ACE FX 230
Telescoping
3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized 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
NA -3° to +62°
Boom Height
12.8 m 18.3 m

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