Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 3,324kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 3,324kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | - |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | - |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,324kg
A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.
Full HR15 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 3,324kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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