Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 111.2 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 111.2 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 111.2 tonnes
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
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 Caterpillar 352F and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 111.2 tonnes. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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