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Escorts TRX 1550 VS ACE 18XW Crane

Escorts TRX 1550
  • Lift Capacity
    15 Tonnes
  • Boom Height
    18.3 m
  • Engine
    Escorts 49.5 HP
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    Weight
    14065 kg
  • Turning Radius
    6800 mm
  • Drive Type
    2 Wheel drive
₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs*
Pick & Carry Crane
ACE 18XW
  • Lift Capacity
    18 Tonnes
  • Boom Height
    17.7 m
  • Engine
    Simpson 74 HP
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    Weight
    15330 kg
  • Turning Radius
    6500 mm
  • Drive Type
    2 Wheel drive
₹ 22 - 25 Lakhs*
Pick & Carry Crane

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Key Highlights Escorts TRX 1550ACE 18XW
Escorts TRX 1550 VS ACE 18XW Crane
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Escorts TRX 1550
₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs
ACE 18XW Mobile Crane | Hydraulic Crane price in India
ACE 18XW
₹ 22 - 25 Lakhs
Particulars Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Overview Summary

Comparing the Escorts TRX 1550 and ACE 18XW, the TRX 1550 offers a compact size with power steering suitable for city use, whereas the ACE 18XW has a greater lifting capacity and a more powerful engine, beneficial for heavier lifts in industrial zones.

Escorts TRX 1550

Pros:
  • Higher lifting capacity of 15 Tonnes
  • Power steering for easier maneuverability
  • Compact frame suitable for tight city areas
Cons:
  • Less engine power than ACE 18XW (49.5 HP vs 74 HP)
  • Max speed without load is slightly higher (29 km/h vs 28 km/h) but may not be a significant advantage
  • Creep speed provided, but actual value is not mentioned

ACE 18XW

Pros:
  • Greater lifting capacity of 18 Tonnes
  • More powerful engine with 74 HP
  • Faster hoist speed at 50 meters/minute
Cons:
  • Potentially harder to maneuver with lever-operated steering compared to hydraulic power steering
  • Larger minimum turning radius (6500 mm vs 6800 mm) might present challenges in constrained spaces
  • Higher operating weight (15330 kg vs 14065 kg) could limit accessibility

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

If the priority is to operate in tight city areas and ensure easy maneuverability, the Escorts TRX 1550 would be recommended. Alternatively, for those requiring higher lift capacities and engine power for heavy-duty tasks, the ACE 18XW would be the preferred choice.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Brand Escorts Kubota ACE
Type Pick & Carry Crane Pick & Carry Crane
Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs ₹ 22 - 25 Lakhs
Lift Capacity 15 Tonnes 18 Tonnes
Boom Height 18.3 m 17.7 m
Engine Escorts 49.5 HP Simpson 74 HP
Weight 14065 kg 15330 kg
Turning Radius 6800 mm 6500 mm
Drive Type 2 Wheel drive 2 Wheel drive
Quick Overview:

The Escorts TRX 1550 Hydra crane provides 15-ton capacity with a compact frame for effective lifting in tight city areas.

Dependable and strong, the ACE 18XW Hydra crane easily handles 18-ton lifts across infrastructure, industrial zones, and construction sites.
Overview Summary

Comparing the Escorts TRX 1550 and ACE 18XW, the TRX 1550 offers a compact size with power steering suitable for city use, whereas the ACE 18XW has a greater lifting capacity and a more powerful engine, beneficial for heavier lifts in industrial zones.

Escorts TRX 1550

Pros:
  • Higher lifting capacity of 15 Tonnes
  • Power steering for easier maneuverability
  • Compact frame suitable for tight city areas
Cons:
  • Less engine power than ACE 18XW (49.5 HP vs 74 HP)
  • Max speed without load is slightly higher (29 km/h vs 28 km/h) but may not be a significant advantage
  • Creep speed provided, but actual value is not mentioned

ACE 18XW

Pros:
  • Greater lifting capacity of 18 Tonnes
  • More powerful engine with 74 HP
  • Faster hoist speed at 50 meters/minute
Cons:
  • Potentially harder to maneuver with lever-operated steering compared to hydraulic power steering
  • Larger minimum turning radius (6500 mm vs 6800 mm) might present challenges in constrained spaces
  • Higher operating weight (15330 kg vs 14065 kg) could limit accessibility

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

If the priority is to operate in tight city areas and ensure easy maneuverability, the Escorts TRX 1550 would be recommended. Alternatively, for those requiring higher lift capacities and engine power for heavy-duty tasks, the ACE 18XW would be the preferred choice.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Brand
Escorts Kubota ACE
Type
Pick & Carry Crane Pick & Carry Crane
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs ₹ 22 - 25 Lakhs
Lift Capacity
15 Tonnes 18 Tonnes
Boom Height
18.3 m 17.7 m
Engine
Escorts 49.5 HP Simpson 74 HP
Weight
14065 kg 15330 kg
Turning Radius
6800 mm 6500 mm
Drive Type
2 Wheel drive 2 Wheel drive
Quick Overview:

The Escorts TRX 1550 Hydra crane provides 15-ton capacity with a compact frame for effective lifting in tight city areas.

Dependable and strong, the ACE 18XW Hydra crane easily handles 18-ton lifts across infrastructure, industrial zones, and construction sites.

Key Highlights

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Engine Make Escorts AE 4.312C-3A Simpson SIV436-F23 (CEV BSIV)
Articulation 45° 55°
Max. Speed 29 km/h 28 km/h
Fuel Tank 90 L 76 L
Hydraulic Tank 90 L 125 L
Overall Length 11350 mm NA
Overall Width 2550 mm 2900 mm
Wheelbase NA 4900 mm
Boom Luffing Range 0 to 58.50° -3° to +66°
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year

Key Highlights

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Engine Make
Escorts AE 4.312C-3A Simpson SIV436-F23 (CEV BSIV)
Articulation
45° 55°
Max. Speed
29 km/h 28 km/h
Fuel Tank
90 L 76 L
Hydraulic Tank
90 L 125 L
Overall Length
11350 mm NA
Overall Width
2550 mm 2900 mm
Wheelbase
NA 4900 mm
Boom Luffing Range
0 to 58.50° -3° to +66°
Warranty
1 Year 1 Year

Specifications

Engine

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Engine Make Escorts AE 4.312C-3A Simpson SIV436-F23 (CEV BSIV)
Engine Type Four Cylinder; Water Cooled Diesel Engine 4 cylinder water cooled diesel engine.
Max Power 49.5 HP (36.9 kW) @ 2200 RPM 74 HP (54 kW) @ 2200 rpm
Battery 12 V Negative Earth; Single Battery 12V; Negative earth; 100Ah
Alternator NA 35A

Lifting Capacity

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Max. Lifting Capacity 15 Tonnes 18 Tonnes

Transmission & Clutch

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Drive 2 Wheel drive 2 Wheel drive
Type Heavy Duty; Constant Mesh; Helical Teeth Gearbox coupled with straight drive axle with 8 Forward & 2 Reverse speeds with High / Low Selector Heavy duty; sliding mesh with 6 forward and 2 reverse speed with high low range selector

Steering System

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Steering Type Power Steering; Articulated; hydraulically controlled; actuated by Steering Wheel Lever operated
Articulation 45° 55°
Turning Radius 6800 mm 6500 mm

Hoist Mechanism

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Hoist Hydraulic winch. Six falls (Winch capacity 12 T) Rope dia 13 mm 6 falls; Hydraulic winch; Rope dia 13 mm fitted with hook block.
Hoist Speed NA 50 Mtrs./Min (Line Speed)

Brakes

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Front Wheels Fully pneumatic brakes on front wheels Air-operated S Cam dual brakes on front wheels are actuated through a single pedal.
Rear Wheels Disc brakes are actuated through a slave cylinder Air operated disc brakes on rear wheels are actuated through a single pedal.
Parking Brake Pneumatic operated; fail safe type applicable on front wheels Parking brake in pneumatically operated fail-safe type

Service Capacity

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Engine Oil NA 9.5 L
Fuel Tank 90 L 76 L
Hydraulic Tank 90 L 125 L
Transmission Oil NA 48 L

Overall Dimensions & Weight

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Overall Length With Bucket 11350 mm NA
Overall Width 2550 mm 2900 mm
Overall Height 2780 mm NA
Wheel Base NA 4900 mm
Operating Weight 14065 kg 15330 kg
Front Track 1930 mm NA
Rear Track 1680 mm NA
Front Tyres 11.00 X 20 -16 PR (4 nos.) 12.00 x 20 - 18 PR (4 Nos.)
Rear Tyres 14.00 X 24 -16 PR (2 nos.) 14.00 x 25 - 20 PR (2 Nos.)

Boom

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Telescoping 4 parts; 3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized; 4th part power extended & manually pinned; Slotted Boom with Rope compensation Three-part boom with hydraulically operated extension with 18 seconds telescoping time.
Derricking Through double acting jacks Through two double-acting extension cylinders
Boom Luffing Time NA 20 Seconds
Boom Luffing Range 0 to 58.50° -3° to +66°
Boom Height 18.3 m 17.7 m

Specifications

Engine

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Engine Make
Escorts AE 4.312C-3A Simpson SIV436-F23 (CEV BSIV)
Engine Type
Four Cylinder; Water Cooled Diesel Engine 4 cylinder water cooled diesel engine.
Max Power
49.5 HP (36.9 kW) @ 2200 RPM 74 HP (54 kW) @ 2200 rpm
Battery
12 V Negative Earth; Single Battery 12V; Negative earth; 100Ah
Alternator
NA 35A

Lifting Capacity

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Max. Lifting Capacity
15 Tonnes 18 Tonnes

Transmission Clutch

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Drive
2 Wheel drive 2 Wheel drive
Type
Heavy Duty; Constant Mesh; Helical Teeth Gearbox coupled with straight drive axle with 8 Forward & 2 Reverse speeds with High / Low Selector Heavy duty; sliding mesh with 6 forward and 2 reverse speed with high low range selector

Steering

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Steering Type
Power Steering; Articulated; hydraulically controlled; actuated by Steering Wheel Lever operated
Articulation
45° 55°
Turning Radius
6800 mm 6500 mm

Hoist Mechanism

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Hoist
Hydraulic winch. Six falls (Winch capacity 12 T) Rope dia 13 mm 6 falls; Hydraulic winch; Rope dia 13 mm fitted with hook block.
Hoist Speed
NA 50 Mtrs./Min (Line Speed)

Brakes

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Front Wheels
Fully pneumatic brakes on front wheels Air-operated S Cam dual brakes on front wheels are actuated through a single pedal.
Rear Wheels
Disc brakes are actuated through a slave cylinder Air operated disc brakes on rear wheels are actuated through a single pedal.
Parking Brake
Pneumatic operated; fail safe type applicable on front wheels Parking brake in pneumatically operated fail-safe type

Service Capacity

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Engine Oil
NA 9.5 L
Fuel Tank
90 L 76 L
Hydraulic Tank
90 L 125 L
Transmission Oil
NA 48 L

Overall Dimension And Weight

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Overall Length With Bucket
11350 mm NA
Overall Width
2550 mm 2900 mm
Overall Height
2780 mm NA
Wheel Base
NA 4900 mm
Operating Weight
14065 kg 15330 kg
Front Track
1930 mm NA
Rear Track
1680 mm NA
Front Tyres
11.00 X 20 -16 PR (4 nos.) 12.00 x 20 - 18 PR (4 Nos.)
Rear Tyres
14.00 X 24 -16 PR (2 nos.) 14.00 x 25 - 20 PR (2 Nos.)

Boom

Escorts TRX 1550 ACE 18XW
Telescoping
4 parts; 3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized; 4th part power extended & manually pinned; Slotted Boom with Rope compensation Three-part boom with hydraulically operated extension with 18 seconds telescoping time.
Derricking
Through double acting jacks Through two double-acting extension cylinders
Boom Luffing Time
NA 20 Seconds
Boom Luffing Range
0 to 58.50° -3° to +66°
Boom Height
18.3 m 17.7 m

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