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Escorts TRX 1550 VS Escorts TRX 17 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
Escorts TRX 17
  • Lift Capacity
    17 Tonnes
  • Boom Height
    21.0 m
  • Engine
    Tata 75 HP
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    Weight
    17820 kg
  • Turning Radius
    7200 mm
  • Drive Type
    4 Wheel Drive
₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs*
Pick & Carry Crane

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Key Highlights Escorts TRX 1550Escorts TRX 17
Escorts TRX 1550 VS Escorts TRX 17 Crane
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Escorts TRX 1550
₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs
Escorts TRX 17 Crane Price | Mobile Crane
Escorts TRX 17
₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs
Particulars Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Overview Summary

The Escorts TRX 1550 and TRX 17 Hydra cranes are both designed for heavy lifting in construction and infrastructure projects. They offer robust features with the TRX 1550 tailored for tight city spaces and the TRX 17 providing greater capacity and power for mid-scale projects.

Escorts TRX 1550 Hydra Crane

Pros:
  • 15-ton lifting capacity suitable for tight city areas
  • 4-part telescoping boom with 3 parts hydraulically powered
  • Compact frame design
  • Offers higher speed of 29 km/h without load
  • Has a 2-wheel drive system
Cons:
  • Less maximum lifting capacity compared to TRX 17
  • Lower engine horsepower (49.5 HP)
  • Does not have 4-wheel drive

Escorts TRX 17 Hydra Crane

Pros:
  • 17-ton lifting capacity
  • Higher maximum boom height of 21.0 meters
  • More powerful engine with 75 HP
  • 4-wheel drive for better traction and stability
  • Higher hoist speed of 50 meters per minute
Cons:
  • Wider turning radius (7200 mm) compared to TRX 1550
  • Heavier operating weight (17820 kg) which may limit mobility in cramped spaces
  • Max. Speed without load (41 km/h) may not be significantly different from TRX 1550 for practical use cases

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

Your choice between the Escorts TRX 1550 and TRX 17 should be dictated by the specific needs of your project. If you need a more compact crane for city use with decent lifting capability, go for the TRX 1550. However, if your projects demand higher lifting capacity, engine power, and 4-wheel drive capabilities, the TRX 17 would be the better choice.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Brand Escorts Kubota Escorts Kubota
Type Pick & Carry Crane Pick & Carry Crane
Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs ₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs
Lift Capacity 15 Tonnes 17 Tonnes
Boom Height 18.3 m 21.0 m
Engine Escorts 49.5 HP Tata 75 HP
Weight 14065 kg 17820 kg
Turning Radius 6800 mm 7200 mm
Drive Type 2 Wheel drive 4 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.

Handling 17-ton weights, the Escorts TRX 17 Hydra crane combines performance and stability across mid-scale construction and infrastructure projects.
Overview Summary

The Escorts TRX 1550 and TRX 17 Hydra cranes are both designed for heavy lifting in construction and infrastructure projects. They offer robust features with the TRX 1550 tailored for tight city spaces and the TRX 17 providing greater capacity and power for mid-scale projects.

Escorts TRX 1550 Hydra Crane

Pros:
  • 15-ton lifting capacity suitable for tight city areas
  • 4-part telescoping boom with 3 parts hydraulically powered
  • Compact frame design
  • Offers higher speed of 29 km/h without load
  • Has a 2-wheel drive system
Cons:
  • Less maximum lifting capacity compared to TRX 17
  • Lower engine horsepower (49.5 HP)
  • Does not have 4-wheel drive

Escorts TRX 17 Hydra Crane

Pros:
  • 17-ton lifting capacity
  • Higher maximum boom height of 21.0 meters
  • More powerful engine with 75 HP
  • 4-wheel drive for better traction and stability
  • Higher hoist speed of 50 meters per minute
Cons:
  • Wider turning radius (7200 mm) compared to TRX 1550
  • Heavier operating weight (17820 kg) which may limit mobility in cramped spaces
  • Max. Speed without load (41 km/h) may not be significantly different from TRX 1550 for practical use cases

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

Your choice between the Escorts TRX 1550 and TRX 17 should be dictated by the specific needs of your project. If you need a more compact crane for city use with decent lifting capability, go for the TRX 1550. However, if your projects demand higher lifting capacity, engine power, and 4-wheel drive capabilities, the TRX 17 would be the better choice.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Brand
Escorts Kubota Escorts Kubota
Type
Pick & Carry Crane Pick & Carry Crane
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs ₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs
Lift Capacity
15 Tonnes 17 Tonnes
Boom Height
18.3 m 21.0 m
Engine
Escorts 49.5 HP Tata 75 HP
Weight
14065 kg 17820 kg
Turning Radius
6800 mm 7200 mm
Drive Type
2 Wheel drive 4 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.

Handling 17-ton weights, the Escorts TRX 17 Hydra crane combines performance and stability across mid-scale construction and infrastructure projects.

Key Highlights

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Engine Make Escorts AE 4.312C-3A Tata 497 TC
Articulation 45° 40°
Max. Speed 29 km/h 41 km/h
Fuel Tank 90 L NA
Hydraulic Tank 90 L NA
Overall Length 11350 mm 10075 mm
Overall Width 2550 mm 2450 mm
Wheelbase NA 3950 mm
Boom Luffing Range 0 to 58.50° -10° to +65°
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year

Key Highlights

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Engine Make
Escorts AE 4.312C-3A Tata 497 TC
Articulation
45° 40°
Max. Speed
29 km/h 41 km/h
Fuel Tank
90 L NA
Hydraulic Tank
90 L NA
Overall Length
11350 mm 10075 mm
Overall Width
2550 mm 2450 mm
Wheelbase
NA 3950 mm
Boom Luffing Range
0 to 58.50° -10° to +65°
Warranty
1 Year 1 Year

Specifications

Engine

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Engine Make Escorts AE 4.312C-3A Tata 497 TC
Engine Type Four Cylinder; Water Cooled Diesel Engine Turbocharged water cooled diesel engine
Max Power 49.5 HP (36.9 kW) @ 2200 RPM 75 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM
Battery 12 V Negative Earth; Single Battery 12 V Negative Earth; 120Ah Battery for longer life
Alternator NA NA

Lifting Capacity

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Max. Lifting Capacity 15 Tonnes 17 Tonnes

Transmission & Clutch

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Drive 2 Wheel drive 4 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 Synchromesh transmission gearbox of Tata Motors with 10 forward and 2 reverse speeds; with Auxiliary Gear Box

Steering System

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Steering Type Power Steering; Articulated; hydraulically controlled; actuated by Steering Wheel Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting rams
Articulation 45° 40°
Turning Radius 6800 mm 7200 mm

Hoist Mechanism

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Hoist Hydraulic winch. Six falls (Winch capacity 12 T) Rope dia 13 mm Hydraulically operated winch with max line speed and built in safety brakes.
Hoist Speed NA 50 Mtrs./Min (Line Speed)

Brakes

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Front Wheels Fully pneumatic brakes on front wheels Fully air operated 'S' cam dual curcuit brakes on front wheels
Rear Wheels Disc brakes are actuated through a slave cylinder Fully air operated 'S' cam dual curcuit brakes on rear wheels
Parking Brake Pneumatic operated; fail safe type applicable on front wheels Air operated; spring actuated; fail safe brakes

Service Capacity

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Engine Oil NA NA
Fuel Tank 90 L NA
Hydraulic Tank 90 L NA
Transmission Oil NA NA

Overall Dimensions & Weight

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Overall Length With Bucket 11350 mm 10075 mm
Overall Width 2550 mm 2450 mm
Overall Height 2780 mm 3215 mm
Wheel Base NA 3950 mm
Operating Weight 14065 kg 17820 kg
Front Track 1930 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 14.00 X 24 -16 PR (2 nos.) 11 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.)

Boom

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Telescoping 4 parts; 3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized; 4th part power extended & manually pinned; Slotted Boom with Rope compensation 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 0 to 58.50° -10° to +65°
Boom Height 18.3 m 21.0 m

Specifications

Engine

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Engine Make
Escorts AE 4.312C-3A Tata 497 TC
Engine Type
Four Cylinder; Water Cooled Diesel Engine Turbocharged water cooled diesel engine
Max Power
49.5 HP (36.9 kW) @ 2200 RPM 75 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM
Battery
12 V Negative Earth; Single Battery 12 V Negative Earth; 120Ah Battery for longer life
Alternator
NA NA

Lifting Capacity

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Max. Lifting Capacity
15 Tonnes 17 Tonnes

Transmission Clutch

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Drive
2 Wheel drive 4 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 Synchromesh transmission gearbox of Tata Motors with 10 forward and 2 reverse speeds; with Auxiliary Gear Box

Steering

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Steering Type
Power Steering; Articulated; hydraulically controlled; actuated by Steering Wheel Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting rams
Articulation
45° 40°
Turning Radius
6800 mm 7200 mm

Hoist Mechanism

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Hoist
Hydraulic winch. Six falls (Winch capacity 12 T) Rope dia 13 mm Hydraulically operated winch with max line speed and built in safety brakes.
Hoist Speed
NA 50 Mtrs./Min (Line Speed)

Brakes

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Front Wheels
Fully pneumatic brakes on front wheels Fully air operated 'S' cam dual curcuit brakes on front wheels
Rear Wheels
Disc brakes are actuated through a slave cylinder Fully air operated 'S' cam dual curcuit brakes on rear wheels
Parking Brake
Pneumatic operated; fail safe type applicable on front wheels Air operated; spring actuated; fail safe brakes

Service Capacity

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Engine Oil
NA NA
Fuel Tank
90 L NA
Hydraulic Tank
90 L NA
Transmission Oil
NA NA

Overall Dimension And Weight

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Overall Length With Bucket
11350 mm 10075 mm
Overall Width
2550 mm 2450 mm
Overall Height
2780 mm 3215 mm
Wheel Base
NA 3950 mm
Operating Weight
14065 kg 17820 kg
Front Track
1930 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
14.00 X 24 -16 PR (2 nos.) 11 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.)

Boom

Escorts TRX 1550 Escorts TRX 17
Telescoping
4 parts; 3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized; 4th part power extended & manually pinned; Slotted Boom with Rope compensation 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
0 to 58.50° -10° to +65°
Boom Height
18.3 m 21.0 m

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