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Escorts TRX 1550 VS Terex Franna FR20 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
Terex Franna FR20
  • Lift Capacity
    20 Tonnes
  • Boom Height
    20.4 m
  • Engine
    VECV 101 HP
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    Weight
    16920 kg
  • Turning Radius
    6770 mm
  • Drive Type
    4 Wheel Drive
₹ 45 - 50 Lakhs*
Pick & Carry Crane

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Key Highlights Escorts TRX 1550Terex Franna FR20
Escorts TRX 1550 VS Terex Franna FR20 Crane
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Escorts TRX 1550
₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs
Terex Franna FR20 Crane | Mobile crane | Farana crane
Terex Franna FR20
₹ 45 - 50 Lakhs
Particulars Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
Overview Summary

The Escorts TRX 1550 is designed for lifting operations within tight urban spaces and offers a good power to weight ratio. In contrast, the Terex Franna FR20 provides greater lifting capacity and engine power, suitable for more demanding pick-and-carry applications.

Escorts TRX 1550

Pros:
  • Higher power to weight ratio with 49.5 HP engine at only 14065 kg operating weight
  • Compact frame designed for effective lifting in tight city areas
  • 2-wheel drive could be advantageous for maneuverability in certain environments
  • Equipped with power steering for easier handling
Cons:
  • Lower maximum lifting capacity of 15 Tonnes compared to Terex Franna FR20
  • Less powerful engine compared to Terex Franna FR20

Terex Franna FR20

Pros:
  • Higher maximum lifting capacity of 20 Tonnes
  • Greater engine power with 101 HP at 16920 kg operating weight
  • 4-wheel drive for improved traction and mobility
  • Larger fuel tank capacity (270 L), indicating longer operation without refueling
Cons:
  • More expensive than the Escorts TRX 1550
  • Heavier operating weight could affect transportability and ground pressure

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

If you require a crane for heavy-duty applications with higher capacity and can afford a higher price point, the Terex Franna FR20 is the recommended option. However, if maneuverability in urban environments and a more compact crane are your significant decision points, the Escorts TRX 1550 would be more suited to your needs.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Brand Escorts Kubota Terex Franna
Type Pick & Carry Crane Pick & Carry Crane
Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs ₹ 45 - 50 Lakhs
Lift Capacity 15 Tonnes 20 Tonnes
Boom Height 18.3 m 20.4 m
Engine Escorts 49.5 HP VECV 101 HP
Weight 14065 kg 16920 kg
Turning Radius 6800 mm 6770 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.

Franna FR20 crane lifts 20 tons and supports versatile movement for road, rail, and infrastructure pick-and-carry applications.
Overview Summary

The Escorts TRX 1550 is designed for lifting operations within tight urban spaces and offers a good power to weight ratio. In contrast, the Terex Franna FR20 provides greater lifting capacity and engine power, suitable for more demanding pick-and-carry applications.

Escorts TRX 1550

Pros:
  • Higher power to weight ratio with 49.5 HP engine at only 14065 kg operating weight
  • Compact frame designed for effective lifting in tight city areas
  • 2-wheel drive could be advantageous for maneuverability in certain environments
  • Equipped with power steering for easier handling
Cons:
  • Lower maximum lifting capacity of 15 Tonnes compared to Terex Franna FR20
  • Less powerful engine compared to Terex Franna FR20

Terex Franna FR20

Pros:
  • Higher maximum lifting capacity of 20 Tonnes
  • Greater engine power with 101 HP at 16920 kg operating weight
  • 4-wheel drive for improved traction and mobility
  • Larger fuel tank capacity (270 L), indicating longer operation without refueling
Cons:
  • More expensive than the Escorts TRX 1550
  • Heavier operating weight could affect transportability and ground pressure

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

If you require a crane for heavy-duty applications with higher capacity and can afford a higher price point, the Terex Franna FR20 is the recommended option. However, if maneuverability in urban environments and a more compact crane are your significant decision points, the Escorts TRX 1550 would be more suited to your needs.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
Brand
Escorts Kubota Terex Franna
Type
Pick & Carry Crane Pick & Carry Crane
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs ₹ 45 - 50 Lakhs
Lift Capacity
15 Tonnes 20 Tonnes
Boom Height
18.3 m 20.4 m
Engine
Escorts 49.5 HP VECV 101 HP
Weight
14065 kg 16920 kg
Turning Radius
6800 mm 6770 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.

Franna FR20 crane lifts 20 tons and supports versatile movement for road, rail, and infrastructure pick-and-carry applications.

Key Highlights

Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
Engine Make Escorts AE 4.312C-3A VECV E483 CEV Stage IV
Articulation 45° 40°
Max. Speed 29 km/h 40 km/h
Fuel Tank 90 L 270 L
Hydraulic Tank 90 L 125 L
Overall Length 11350 mm 9684 mm
Overall Width 2550 mm 2543 mm
Wheelbase NA 3900 mm
Boom Luffing Range 0 to 58.50° -5°/60°
Warranty 1 Year 1 Yr. / 1000 hr.

Key Highlights

Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
Engine Make
Escorts AE 4.312C-3A VECV E483 CEV Stage IV
Articulation
45° 40°
Max. Speed
29 km/h 40 km/h
Fuel Tank
90 L 270 L
Hydraulic Tank
90 L 125 L
Overall Length
11350 mm 9684 mm
Overall Width
2550 mm 2543 mm
Wheelbase
NA 3900 mm
Boom Luffing Range
0 to 58.50° -5°/60°
Warranty
1 Year 1 Yr. / 1000 hr.

Specifications

Engine

Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
Engine Make Escorts AE 4.312C-3A VECV E483 CEV Stage IV
Engine Type Four Cylinder; Water Cooled Diesel Engine 4 cylinder water cooled diesel engine; Turbo Charged Engine with Electronic Control Unit
Max Power 49.5 HP (36.9 kW) @ 2200 RPM 101 HP (74 kW) @ 2200 RPM
Battery 12 V Negative Earth; Single Battery 12V DC
Alternator NA NA

Lifting Capacity

Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
Max. Lifting Capacity 15 Tonnes 20 Tonnes

Transmission & Clutch

Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
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 VECV ET60 Synchromesh gear box with 10 forward and 2 reverse speeds with crane/travel mode selector switch

Steering System

Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
Steering Type Power Steering; Articulated; hydraulically controlled; actuated by Steering Wheel Full power orbitrol with twin cushioned double acting rams
Articulation 45° 40°
Turning Radius 6800 mm 6770 mm

Hoist Mechanism

Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
Hoist Hydraulic winch. Six falls (Winch capacity 12 T) Rope dia 13 mm Single-speed hoist winch with a 5-tonne; paired with a 10-tonne rated 4-part hook block.
Hoist Speed NA 50 Mtrs./Min (Line Speed)

Brakes

Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
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 Terex Franna FR20
Engine Oil NA NA
Fuel Tank 90 L 270 L
Hydraulic Tank 90 L 125 L
Transmission Oil NA NA

Overall Dimensions & Weight

Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
Overall Length With Bucket 11350 mm 9684 mm
Overall Width 2550 mm 2543 mm
Overall Height 2780 mm 2982 mm
Wheel Base NA 3900 mm
Operating Weight 14065 kg 16920 kg
Front Track 1930 mm 1842 mm
Rear Track 1680 mm 1842 mm
Front Tyres 11.00 X 20 -16 PR (4 nos.) 11.00 x 20 - 16PR (4 Nos.)
Rear Tyres 14.00 X 24 -16 PR (2 nos.) 11.00 x 20 - 16PR (4 Nos.)

Boom

Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
Telescoping 4 parts; 3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized; 4th part power extended & manually pinned; Slotted Boom with Rope compensation Four‑section U‑section telescoping boom (with a manually extended fourth section) that reaches up to 18.23 m
Derricking Through double acting jacks NA
Boom Luffing Time NA NA
Boom Luffing Range 0 to 58.50° -5°/60°
Boom Height 18.3 m 20.4 m

Specifications

Engine

Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
Engine Make
Escorts AE 4.312C-3A VECV E483 CEV Stage IV
Engine Type
Four Cylinder; Water Cooled Diesel Engine 4 cylinder water cooled diesel engine; Turbo Charged Engine with Electronic Control Unit
Max Power
49.5 HP (36.9 kW) @ 2200 RPM 101 HP (74 kW) @ 2200 RPM
Battery
12 V Negative Earth; Single Battery 12V DC
Alternator
NA NA

Lifting Capacity

Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
Max. Lifting Capacity
15 Tonnes 20 Tonnes

Transmission Clutch

Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
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 VECV ET60 Synchromesh gear box with 10 forward and 2 reverse speeds with crane/travel mode selector switch

Steering

Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
Steering Type
Power Steering; Articulated; hydraulically controlled; actuated by Steering Wheel Full power orbitrol with twin cushioned double acting rams
Articulation
45° 40°
Turning Radius
6800 mm 6770 mm

Hoist Mechanism

Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
Hoist
Hydraulic winch. Six falls (Winch capacity 12 T) Rope dia 13 mm Single-speed hoist winch with a 5-tonne; paired with a 10-tonne rated 4-part hook block.
Hoist Speed
NA 50 Mtrs./Min (Line Speed)

Brakes

Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
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 Terex Franna FR20
Engine Oil
NA NA
Fuel Tank
90 L 270 L
Hydraulic Tank
90 L 125 L
Transmission Oil
NA NA

Overall Dimension And Weight

Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
Overall Length With Bucket
11350 mm 9684 mm
Overall Width
2550 mm 2543 mm
Overall Height
2780 mm 2982 mm
Wheel Base
NA 3900 mm
Operating Weight
14065 kg 16920 kg
Front Track
1930 mm 1842 mm
Rear Track
1680 mm 1842 mm
Front Tyres
11.00 X 20 -16 PR (4 nos.) 11.00 x 20 - 16PR (4 Nos.)
Rear Tyres
14.00 X 24 -16 PR (2 nos.) 11.00 x 20 - 16PR (4 Nos.)

Boom

Escorts TRX 1550 Terex Franna FR20
Telescoping
4 parts; 3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized; 4th part power extended & manually pinned; Slotted Boom with Rope compensation Four‑section U‑section telescoping boom (with a manually extended fourth section) that reaches up to 18.23 m
Derricking
Through double acting jacks NA
Boom Luffing Time
NA NA
Boom Luffing Range
0 to 58.50° -5°/60°
Boom Height
18.3 m 20.4 m

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