Head to head
Doosan DX63-3 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 5,055kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 5,055kg.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX63-3 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9,555lb (4,334kg) | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Engine power | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Max dig depth | 10ft 6in (3.2m) | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Doosan DX63-3, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX63-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,055kg
A compact excavator for utility, drainage and small groundworks jobs, sized to fit through a standard gateway. It suits contractors who need real digging depth without the weight and cost of a bigger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 Doosan DX63-3 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 5,055kg. The Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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