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Escorts TRX 17 VS Escorts TRX 1550 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
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

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Key Highlights Escorts TRX 17Escorts TRX 1550
Escorts TRX 17 VS Escorts TRX 1550 Crane
Escorts TRX 17 Crane Price | Mobile Crane
Escorts TRX 17
₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs
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Escorts TRX 1550
₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs
Particulars Escorts TRX 17 Escorts TRX 1550
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 17 Tonnes 15 Tonnes
Boom Height 21.0 m 18.3 m
Engine Tata 75 HP Escorts 49.5 HP
Weight 17820 kg 14065 kg
Turning Radius 7200 mm 6800 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.

The Escorts TRX 1550 Hydra crane provides 15-ton capacity with a compact frame for effective lifting in tight city areas.
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 17 Escorts TRX 1550
Brand
Escorts Kubota Escorts Kubota
Type
Pick & Carry Crane Pick & Carry Crane
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs ₹ 32 - 34 Lakhs
Lift Capacity
17 Tonnes 15 Tonnes
Boom Height
21.0 m 18.3 m
Engine
Tata 75 HP Escorts 49.5 HP
Weight
17820 kg 14065 kg
Turning Radius
7200 mm 6800 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.

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

Key Highlights

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

Key Highlights

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

Specifications

Engine

Escorts TRX 17 Escorts TRX 1550
Engine Make Tata 497 TC Escorts AE 4.312C-3A
Engine Type Turbocharged water cooled diesel engine Four 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 12 V Negative Earth; Single Battery
Alternator NA NA

Lifting Capacity

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

Transmission & Clutch

Escorts TRX 17 Escorts TRX 1550
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; Constant Mesh; Helical Teeth Gearbox coupled with straight drive axle with 8 Forward & 2 Reverse speeds with High / Low Selector

Steering System

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

Hoist Mechanism

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

Brakes

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

Service Capacity

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

Overall Dimensions & Weight

Escorts TRX 17 Escorts TRX 1550
Overall Length With Bucket 10075 mm 11350 mm
Overall Width 2450 mm 2550 mm
Overall Height 3215 mm 2780 mm
Wheel Base 3950 mm NA
Operating Weight 17820 kg 14065 kg
Front Track 1810 mm 1930 mm
Rear Track 1810 mm 1680 mm
Front Tyres 11 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) 11.00 X 20 -16 PR (4 nos.)
Rear Tyres 11 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) 14.00 X 24 -16 PR (2 nos.)

Boom

Escorts TRX 17 Escorts TRX 1550
Telescoping 4 parts boom; 3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized; 4th part power extended & manually pinned for safety 4 parts; 3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized; 4th part power extended & manually pinned; Slotted Boom with Rope compensation
Derricking NA Through double acting jacks
Boom Luffing Time NA NA
Boom Luffing Range -10° to +65° 0 to 58.50°
Boom Height 21.0 m 18.3 m

Specifications

Engine

Escorts TRX 17 Escorts TRX 1550
Engine Make
Tata 497 TC Escorts AE 4.312C-3A
Engine Type
Turbocharged water cooled diesel engine Four 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 12 V Negative Earth; Single Battery
Alternator
NA NA

Lifting Capacity

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

Transmission Clutch

Escorts TRX 17 Escorts TRX 1550
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; Constant Mesh; Helical Teeth Gearbox coupled with straight drive axle with 8 Forward & 2 Reverse speeds with High / Low Selector

Steering

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

Hoist Mechanism

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

Brakes

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

Service Capacity

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

Overall Dimension And Weight

Escorts TRX 17 Escorts TRX 1550
Overall Length With Bucket
10075 mm 11350 mm
Overall Width
2450 mm 2550 mm
Overall Height
3215 mm 2780 mm
Wheel Base
3950 mm NA
Operating Weight
17820 kg 14065 kg
Front Track
1810 mm 1930 mm
Rear Track
1810 mm 1680 mm
Front Tyres
11 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) 11.00 X 20 -16 PR (4 nos.)
Rear Tyres
11 x 20-16 PR (4 Nos.) 14.00 X 24 -16 PR (2 nos.)

Boom

Escorts TRX 17 Escorts TRX 1550
Telescoping
4 parts boom; 3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized; 4th part power extended & manually pinned for safety 4 parts; 3 parts hydraulically powered & fully synchronized; 4th part power extended & manually pinned; Slotted Boom with Rope compensation
Derricking
NA Through double acting jacks
Boom Luffing Time
NA NA
Boom Luffing Range
-10° to +65° 0 to 58.50°
Boom Height
21.0 m 18.3 m

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