Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,788kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,788kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,788kg
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 E17z and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,788kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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