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| Key Highlights | Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 |
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| Particulars | Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 |
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The Escorts HYDRA 14 mobile crane is best suited for smaller-scale infrastructure projects with its 14-tonne lifting capacity and robust transmission, while the Escorts TRX 17 offers a higher 17-tonne capacity and more powerful engine suitable for mid-scale projects. The TRX 17's 4WD system could be a significant advantage in challenging terrains.
If cost-effectiveness is a priority and your projects involve lighter loads, the HYDRA 14 could be more suitable. In contrast, for those needing higher lifting capacity and power, especially in rough terrains, investing in the TRX 17 may be the better option despite the higher price.
| Brand | Escorts Kubota | Escorts Kubota |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pick & Carry Crane | Pick & Carry Crane |
| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹ 19 - 21 Lakhs | ₹ 34 - 36 Lakhs |
| Lift Capacity | 14 Tonnes | 17 Tonnes |
| Boom Height | 15.1 m | 21.0 m |
| Engine | E-Kubota 50 HP | Tata 75 HP |
| Weight | 11750 kg | 17820 kg |
| Turning Radius | 7000 mm | 7200 mm |
| Drive Type | 2 Wheel drive | 4 Wheel Drive |
| Quick Overview: | The Escorts HYDRA 14 Hydra crane offers 14-ton capacity and robust performance in infrastructure environments to move heavy machinery reliably |
Handling 17-ton weights, the Escorts TRX 17 Hydra crane combines performance and stability across mid-scale construction and infrastructure projects. |
The Escorts HYDRA 14 mobile crane is best suited for smaller-scale infrastructure projects with its 14-tonne lifting capacity and robust transmission, while the Escorts TRX 17 offers a higher 17-tonne capacity and more powerful engine suitable for mid-scale projects. The TRX 17's 4WD system could be a significant advantage in challenging terrains.
If cost-effectiveness is a priority and your projects involve lighter loads, the HYDRA 14 could be more suitable. In contrast, for those needing higher lifting capacity and power, especially in rough terrains, investing in the TRX 17 may be the better option despite the higher price.
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 |
|---|---|
| Brand | |
| Escorts Kubota | Escorts Kubota |
| Type | |
| Pick & Carry Crane | Pick & Carry Crane |
| Ex-Showroom Price | |
| ₹ 19 - 21 Lakhs | ₹ 34 - 36 Lakhs |
| Lift Capacity | |
| 14 Tonnes | 17 Tonnes |
| Boom Height | |
| 15.1 m | 21.0 m |
| Engine | |
| E-Kubota 50 HP | Tata 75 HP |
| Weight | |
| 11750 kg | 17820 kg |
| Turning Radius | |
| 7000 mm | 7200 mm |
| Drive Type | |
| 2 Wheel drive | 4 Wheel Drive |
| Quick Overview: | |
The Escorts HYDRA 14 Hydra crane offers 14-ton capacity and robust performance in infrastructure environments to move heavy machinery reliably |
Handling 17-ton weights, the Escorts TRX 17 Hydra crane combines performance and stability across mid-scale construction and infrastructure projects. |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 | |
| Engine Make | Escorts Kubota E4.391NA | Tata 497 TC |
| Articulation | Up to 48° | 40° |
| Max. Speed | 29 km/h | 41 km/h |
| Fuel Tank | 38 L | NA |
| Hydraulic Tank | 65 L | NA |
| Overall Length | 11640 mm | 10075 mm |
| Overall Width | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 4880 mm | 3950 mm |
| Boom Luffing Range | -5° to + 55° | -10° to +65° |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | |
| Escorts Kubota E4.391NA | Tata 497 TC |
| Articulation | |
| Up to 48° | 40° |
| Max. Speed | |
| 29 km/h | 41 km/h |
| Fuel Tank | |
| 38 L | NA |
| Hydraulic Tank | |
| 65 L | NA |
| Overall Length | |
| 11640 mm | 10075 mm |
| Overall Width | |
| 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
| Wheelbase | |
| 4880 mm | 3950 mm |
| Boom Luffing Range | |
| -5° to + 55° | -10° to +65° |
| Warranty | |
| 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 | |
| Engine Make | Escorts Kubota E4.391NA | Tata 497 TC |
| Engine Type | CEV Stage V, 4 cylinders, Naturally Aspirated, Electronic, Common Rail Direct Injection | Turbocharged water cooled diesel engine |
| Max Power | 50 HP (37 kW) @ 2200 RPM | 75 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM |
| Battery | 12V, Negative Earth, 88 Ah | 12 V Negative Earth; 120Ah Battery for longer life |
| Alternator | NA | NA |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 | |
| Max. Lifting Capacity | 14 Tonnes | 17 Tonnes |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 | |
| Drive | 2 Wheel drive | 4 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. | Synchromesh transmission gearbox of Tata Motors with 10 forward and 2 reverse speeds; with Auxiliary Gear Box |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 | |
| Steering Type | Articulated power steering hydraulically controlled through 2 hydraulic jacks | Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting rams |
| Articulation | Up to 48° | 40° |
| Turning Radius | 7000 mm | 7200 mm |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 | |
| Hoist | 6 Falls, Hydraulic winch 12 t capacity with in-built safety brakes | Hydraulically operated winch with max line speed and built in safety brakes. |
| Hoist Speed | NA | 50 Mtrs./Min (Line Speed) |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 | |
| Front Wheels | ‘S’ cam pneumatically actuated drum brakes | Fully air operated 'S' cam dual curcuit brakes on front wheels |
| Rear Wheels | Pneumatically actuated disc brakes | Fully air operated 'S' cam dual curcuit brakes on rear wheels |
| Parking Brake | Hand control valve operated; Air-assisted Hydraulic parking brakes at all wheels | Air operated; spring actuated; fail safe brakes |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 | |
| Engine Oil | NA | NA |
| Fuel Tank | 38 L | NA |
| Hydraulic Tank | 65 L | NA |
| Transmission Oil | NA | NA |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 | |
| Overall Length With Bucket | 11640 mm | 10075 mm |
| Overall Width | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
| Overall Height | 3100 mm | 3215 mm |
| Wheel Base | 4880 mm | 3950 mm |
| Operating Weight | 11750 kg | 17820 kg |
| Front Track | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Rear Track | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Front Tyres | 11.00 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) | 11 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) |
| Rear Tyres | 13.00 x 24-12 PR (2 Nos.) | 11 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 | |
| Telescoping | 4 parts; 3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized; 4th part power extended & manually pinned | 4 parts boom; 3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized; 4th part power extended & manually pinned for safety |
| Derricking | Through double acting jacks | NA |
| Boom Luffing Time | NA | NA |
| Boom Luffing Range | -5° to + 55° | -10° to +65° |
| Boom Height | 15.1 m | 21.0 m |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | |
| Escorts Kubota E4.391NA | Tata 497 TC |
| Engine Type | |
| CEV Stage V, 4 cylinders, Naturally Aspirated, Electronic, Common Rail Direct Injection | Turbocharged water cooled diesel engine |
| Max Power | |
| 50 HP (37 kW) @ 2200 RPM | 75 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM |
| Battery | |
| 12V, Negative Earth, 88 Ah | 12 V Negative Earth; 120Ah Battery for longer life |
| Alternator | |
| NA | NA |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 |
|---|---|
| Max. Lifting Capacity | |
| 14 Tonnes | 17 Tonnes |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 |
|---|---|
| Drive | |
| 2 Wheel drive | 4 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. | Synchromesh transmission gearbox of Tata Motors with 10 forward and 2 reverse speeds; with Auxiliary Gear Box |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 |
|---|---|
| Steering Type | |
| Articulated power steering hydraulically controlled through 2 hydraulic jacks | Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting rams |
| Articulation | |
| Up to 48° | 40° |
| Turning Radius | |
| 7000 mm | 7200 mm |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 |
|---|---|
| Hoist | |
| 6 Falls, Hydraulic winch 12 t capacity with in-built safety brakes | Hydraulically operated winch with max line speed and built in safety brakes. |
| Hoist Speed | |
| NA | 50 Mtrs./Min (Line Speed) |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 |
|---|---|
| Front Wheels | |
| ‘S’ cam pneumatically actuated drum brakes | Fully air operated 'S' cam dual curcuit brakes on front wheels |
| Rear Wheels | |
| Pneumatically actuated disc brakes | Fully air operated 'S' cam dual curcuit brakes on rear wheels |
| Parking Brake | |
| Hand control valve operated; Air-assisted Hydraulic parking brakes at all wheels | Air operated; spring actuated; fail safe brakes |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 |
|---|---|
| Engine Oil | |
| NA | NA |
| Fuel Tank | |
| 38 L | NA |
| Hydraulic Tank | |
| 65 L | NA |
| Transmission Oil | |
| NA | NA |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 |
|---|---|
| Overall Length With Bucket | |
| 11640 mm | 10075 mm |
| Overall Width | |
| 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
| Overall Height | |
| 3100 mm | 3215 mm |
| Wheel Base | |
| 4880 mm | 3950 mm |
| Operating Weight | |
| 11750 kg | 17820 kg |
| Front Track | |
| 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Rear Track | |
| 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Front Tyres | |
| 11.00 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) | 11 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) |
| Rear Tyres | |
| 13.00 x 24-12 PR (2 Nos.) | 11 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) |
| Escorts HYDRA 14 | Escorts TRX 17 |
|---|---|
| Telescoping | |
| 4 parts; 3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized; 4th part power extended & manually pinned | 4 parts boom; 3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized; 4th part power extended & manually pinned for safety |
| Derricking | |
| Through double acting jacks | NA |
| Boom Luffing Time | |
| NA | NA |
| Boom Luffing Range | |
| -5° to + 55° | -10° to +65° |
| Boom Height | |
| 15.1 m | 21.0 m |
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