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Cormidi C85 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4

The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 3,934kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

C85
Cormidi C85
Niftylift HR15 4x4
Niftylift HR15 4x4 - image: niftylift.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cormidi C85Niftylift HR15 4x4
Operating weight566kg4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum
Load capacity800kg-
EngineHonda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp-
Dimensions1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high-
Skip capacity0.36m3, tips to 1.5m-
Travel speed5.5km/h-
Working height-15.7m (51ft 6in)
Working outreach-9.4m (31ft)
Platform capacity-225kg

Sources: Cormidi C85, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the C85 if...

A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.

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Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,934kg

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 Cormidi C85 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?

The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 3,934kg. The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.

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