plant hire brand
Niftylift
The British answer in powered access, and particularly strong in trailer-mounted booms - the machines a small contractor can tow to site behind a van rather than needing a low-loader.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Built in
England (Milton Keynes)
UK availability
Widely available in the UK
A British access manufacturer stocked throughout UK hire fleets.
What Niftylift builds
Niftylift model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| HR series | Self-propelled booms |
Every Niftylift model on GetBrent
5 models with figures from the maker or an official dealer. Open one for the full specification, photos and how it compares.

Niftylift HR15 4x4
Self-propelled articulating boom lift
Operating weight: 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum
Working height: 15.7m (51ft 6in)

Niftylift HR12 4x4
a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift
Working height: 12.1 m (39 ft 6 in)
Working outreach: 6.4 m (21 ft)

Niftylift N120T
Trailer-mounted articulated boom lift
Max working height: 12m

Niftylift HR17 4x4
Self-propelled 4x4 articulated boom lift with 17.2m working height
Working height: 17.2m
Working outreach: 9.4m

Niftylift HR21 4x4
Self-propelled 4x4 articulated boom lift with 20.8m working height
Working height: 20.8m
Working outreach: 13m
Niftylift models compared
The closest matches from other makes, side by side.
- Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Genie Z-45/25J RT
- Niftylift HR12 4x4 vs Genie GS-1932
- Niftylift HR17 4x4 vs Genie GS-1932
- Niftylift HR21 4x4 vs Genie GS-1932
- Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Genie GS-1932
- Niftylift HR12 4x4 vs Genie Z-45/25J RT
- Niftylift HR17 4x4 vs Genie Z-45/25J RT
- Niftylift HR21 4x4 vs Genie Z-45/25J RT
- Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Niftylift HR12 4x4
- Niftylift HR17 4x4 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
- Niftylift HR21 4x4 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
How Niftylift compares
These are the makes buyers actually cross-shop against Niftylift.
UK companies hiring and selling Niftylift
2 listed companies mention Niftylift.Contact them directly - GetBrent charges no booking fee.
Other makes
GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a Niftylift dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, Niftylift. The Niftylift name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.


