Head to head
Hamm HD 12i VV vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 1,805kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 1,805kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hamm HD 12i VV | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,695 kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Drum width | 1,200 mm | - |
| Maximum working width | 1,250 mm | - |
| Power ISO 14396 | 24.6 kW | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...
A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.
Full HD 12i VV specifications →Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,805kg
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 Hamm HD 12i VV and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 1,805kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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