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Escorts TRX 17 VS ACE 16XW 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
ACE 16XW
  • Lift Capacity
    16 Tonnes
  • Boom Height
    20 m
  • Engine
    ACE 49.5 HP
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    Weight
    14230 kg
  • Turning Radius
    6500 mm
  • Drive Type
    2 Wheel drive
₹ 22 - 24 Lakhs*
Pick & Carry Crane

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Key Highlights Escorts TRX 17ACE 16XW
Escorts TRX 17 VS ACE 16XW Crane
Escorts TRX 17 Crane Price | Mobile Crane
Escorts TRX 17
₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs
ACE 16XW Mobile Crane Price | Hydra Crane
ACE 16XW
₹ 22 - 24 Lakhs
Particulars Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Overview Summary

When comparing the ACE 16XW and Escorts TRX 17 mobile cranes, the main differences to consider are the lifting capacities, engine power, drive type, and max boom height. The ACE 16XW is priced lower and has features conducive for small to medium range applications, whereas the Escorts TRX 17 boasts a higher capacity and power, suitable for mid-scale operations.

ACE 16XW Mobile Crane

Pros:
  • Lower price compared to Escorts TRX 17
  • Adequate for urban projects and steel plants
  • Decent maximum lifting capacity of 16 Tonnes
  • Higher articulation angle of 55°
Cons:
  • Less engine power with 49.5 HP
  • 2 Wheel drive compared to the 4 Wheel drive of the TRX 17
  • Max speed of 28 km/h is lower than that of TRX 17
  • Lower max boom height at 20 m

Escorts TRX 17 Crane

Pros:
  • Higher maximum lifting capacity of 17 Tonnes
  • More powerful engine with 75 HP
  • 4 Wheel Drive enhances off-road capability
  • Higher max speed without load (41 km/h) and higher max boom height (21.0 m)
Cons:
  • Higher price range than ACE 16XW
  • Bigger turning radius may not be suitable for tight spaces
  • Operating weight is more, could be a consideration for transport

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

If you are looking for a more economical option for lighter, urban construction work, you might prefer the ACE 16XW. However, if your projects demand higher power, capacity, and 4-wheel drive capability, and budget is less of a constraint, the Escorts TRX 17 would be the better choice.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Brand Escorts Kubota ACE
Type Pick & Carry Crane Pick & Carry Crane
Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs ₹ 22 - 24 Lakhs
Lift Capacity 17 Tonnes 16 Tonnes
Boom Height 21.0 m 20 m
Engine Tata 75 HP ACE 49.5 HP
Weight 17820 kg 14230 kg
Turning Radius 7200 mm 6500 mm
Drive Type 4 Wheel Drive 2 Wheel drive
Quick Overview:

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

ACE 16XW Hydra crane offers 16-ton lifting support, ideal for urban projects, steel plants, and fabrication-heavy work environments.
Overview Summary

When comparing the ACE 16XW and Escorts TRX 17 mobile cranes, the main differences to consider are the lifting capacities, engine power, drive type, and max boom height. The ACE 16XW is priced lower and has features conducive for small to medium range applications, whereas the Escorts TRX 17 boasts a higher capacity and power, suitable for mid-scale operations.

ACE 16XW Mobile Crane

Pros:
  • Lower price compared to Escorts TRX 17
  • Adequate for urban projects and steel plants
  • Decent maximum lifting capacity of 16 Tonnes
  • Higher articulation angle of 55°
Cons:
  • Less engine power with 49.5 HP
  • 2 Wheel drive compared to the 4 Wheel drive of the TRX 17
  • Max speed of 28 km/h is lower than that of TRX 17
  • Lower max boom height at 20 m

Escorts TRX 17 Crane

Pros:
  • Higher maximum lifting capacity of 17 Tonnes
  • More powerful engine with 75 HP
  • 4 Wheel Drive enhances off-road capability
  • Higher max speed without load (41 km/h) and higher max boom height (21.0 m)
Cons:
  • Higher price range than ACE 16XW
  • Bigger turning radius may not be suitable for tight spaces
  • Operating weight is more, could be a consideration for transport

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

If you are looking for a more economical option for lighter, urban construction work, you might prefer the ACE 16XW. However, if your projects demand higher power, capacity, and 4-wheel drive capability, and budget is less of a constraint, the Escorts TRX 17 would be the better choice.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Brand
Escorts Kubota ACE
Type
Pick & Carry Crane Pick & Carry Crane
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs ₹ 22 - 24 Lakhs
Lift Capacity
17 Tonnes 16 Tonnes
Boom Height
21.0 m 20 m
Engine
Tata 75 HP ACE 49.5 HP
Weight
17820 kg 14230 kg
Turning Radius
7200 mm 6500 mm
Drive Type
4 Wheel Drive 2 Wheel drive
Quick Overview:

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

ACE 16XW Hydra crane offers 16-ton lifting support, ideal for urban projects, steel plants, and fabrication-heavy work environments.

Key Highlights

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Engine Make Tata 497 TC ACE-A50 (CEV BS-III)
Articulation 40° 55°
Max. Speed 41 km/h 28 km/h
Fuel Tank NA 50 L
Hydraulic Tank NA 140 L
Overall Length 10075 mm NA
Overall Width 2450 mm 2500 mm
Wheelbase 3950 mm 4900 mm
Boom Luffing Range -10° to +65° NA
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year

Key Highlights

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Engine Make
Tata 497 TC ACE-A50 (CEV BS-III)
Articulation
40° 55°
Max. Speed
41 km/h 28 km/h
Fuel Tank
NA 50 L
Hydraulic Tank
NA 140 L
Overall Length
10075 mm NA
Overall Width
2450 mm 2500 mm
Wheelbase
3950 mm 4900 mm
Boom Luffing Range
-10° to +65° NA
Warranty
1 Year 1 Year

Specifications

Engine

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Engine Make Tata 497 TC ACE-A50 (CEV BS-III)
Engine Type Turbocharged water cooled diesel engine 4 cylinder water cooled diesel engine.
Max Power 75 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM 49.5 HP (36.9 kW) @ 2200 RPM
Battery 12 V Negative Earth; 120Ah Battery for longer life 12V; Negative earth; 88Ah
Alternator NA 35A

Lifting Capacity

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Max. Lifting Capacity 17 Tonnes 16 Tonnes

Transmission & Clutch

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Drive 4 Wheel Drive 2 Wheel drive
Type Synchromesh transmission gearbox of Tata Motors with 10 forward and 2 reverse speeds; with Auxiliary Gear Box Heavy duty; sliding mesh with 6 forward and 2 reverse speed with high low range selector

Steering System

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Steering Type Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting rams Lever operated
Articulation 40° 55°
Turning Radius 7200 mm 6500 mm

Hoist Mechanism

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Hoist Hydraulically operated winch with max line speed and built in safety brakes. 4 falls; Hydraulic winch; Rope dia 13 mm fitted with hook block.
Hoist Speed 50 Mtrs./Min (Line Speed) 50 Mtrs./Min (Line Speed)

Brakes

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Front Wheels Fully air operated 'S' cam dual curcuit brakes on front wheels Air-operated S Cam dual brakes on front wheels are actuated through a single pedal.
Rear Wheels Fully air operated 'S' cam dual curcuit brakes on rear wheels Air operated disc brakes on rear wheels are actuated through a single pedal.
Parking Brake Air operated; spring actuated; fail safe brakes Parking brake in pneumatically operated fail-safe type

Service Capacity

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Engine Oil NA 8.0 L
Fuel Tank NA 50 L
Hydraulic Tank NA 140 L
Transmission Oil NA 48 L

Overall Dimensions & Weight

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Overall Length With Bucket 10075 mm NA
Overall Width 2450 mm 2500 mm
Overall Height 3215 mm NA
Wheel Base 3950 mm 4900 mm
Operating Weight 17820 kg 14230 kg
Front Track 1810 mm NA
Rear Track 1810 mm NA
Front Tyres 11 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) 11.00 x 20 (4 Nos.)
Rear Tyres 11 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) 14.00 x 25 (2 Nos.)

Boom

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Telescoping 4 parts boom; 3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized; 4th part power extended & manually pinned for safety Three-part boom with hydraulically operated extension with 18 seconds telescoping time.
Derricking NA Through two double-acting extension cylinders
Boom Luffing Time NA 20 Seconds
Boom Luffing Range -10° to +65° NA
Boom Height 21.0 m 20 m

Specifications

Engine

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Engine Make
Tata 497 TC ACE-A50 (CEV BS-III)
Engine Type
Turbocharged water cooled diesel engine 4 cylinder water cooled diesel engine.
Max Power
75 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 RPM 49.5 HP (36.9 kW) @ 2200 RPM
Battery
12 V Negative Earth; 120Ah Battery for longer life 12V; Negative earth; 88Ah
Alternator
NA 35A

Lifting Capacity

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Max. Lifting Capacity
17 Tonnes 16 Tonnes

Transmission Clutch

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Drive
4 Wheel Drive 2 Wheel drive
Type
Synchromesh transmission gearbox of Tata Motors with 10 forward and 2 reverse speeds; with Auxiliary Gear Box Heavy duty; sliding mesh with 6 forward and 2 reverse speed with high low range selector

Steering

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Steering Type
Full power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double acting rams Lever operated
Articulation
40° 55°
Turning Radius
7200 mm 6500 mm

Hoist Mechanism

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Hoist
Hydraulically operated winch with max line speed and built in safety brakes. 4 falls; Hydraulic winch; Rope dia 13 mm fitted with hook block.
Hoist Speed
50 Mtrs./Min (Line Speed) 50 Mtrs./Min (Line Speed)

Brakes

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Front Wheels
Fully air operated 'S' cam dual curcuit brakes on front wheels Air-operated S Cam dual brakes on front wheels are actuated through a single pedal.
Rear Wheels
Fully air operated 'S' cam dual curcuit brakes on rear wheels Air operated disc brakes on rear wheels are actuated through a single pedal.
Parking Brake
Air operated; spring actuated; fail safe brakes Parking brake in pneumatically operated fail-safe type

Service Capacity

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Engine Oil
NA 8.0 L
Fuel Tank
NA 50 L
Hydraulic Tank
NA 140 L
Transmission Oil
NA 48 L

Overall Dimension And Weight

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Overall Length With Bucket
10075 mm NA
Overall Width
2450 mm 2500 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm NA
Wheel Base
3950 mm 4900 mm
Operating Weight
17820 kg 14230 kg
Front Track
1810 mm NA
Rear Track
1810 mm NA
Front Tyres
11 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) 11.00 x 20 (4 Nos.)
Rear Tyres
11 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) 14.00 x 25 (2 Nos.)

Boom

Escorts TRX 17 ACE 16XW
Telescoping
4 parts boom; 3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized; 4th part power extended & manually pinned for safety Three-part boom with hydraulically operated extension with 18 seconds telescoping time.
Derricking
NA Through two double-acting extension cylinders
Boom Luffing Time
NA 20 Seconds
Boom Luffing Range
-10° to +65° NA
Boom Height
21.0 m 20 m

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