Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,135kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,135kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2365kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S450 if...
Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,135kg
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 S450 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,135kg. The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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