Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 771kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 771kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 771kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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.
Full E55z specifications →Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
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 E55z and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Bobcat E55z is the bigger machine by 771kg. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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