Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 1,790kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 1,790kg.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CX25D if...
A compact mini excavator sized for tight gardens, drainage runs and small groundworks jobs rather than large site cuts. Its sub-3-tonne operating weight lets it travel on a plant trailer behind a car-derived van, which is why small tool and plant hire firms keep one alongside larger diggers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,790kg
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 Case Construction Equipment CX25D and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 1,790kg. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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