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Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 MK3 vs Niftylift HR12 4x4
The Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 MK3 is a tracked spider lift (boom lift on tracks) with 17,06m working height, petrol, diesel or lithium-ion. The Niftylift HR12 4x4 is a a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 MK3 | Niftylift HR12 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 17,06m | 12.1 m (39 ft 6 in) |
| Working outreach | 7,50m | 6.4 m (21 ft) |
| Platform capacity | 230kg | - |
| Weight | 2230kg - 2300kg | - |
| Safe working load | - | 227 kg (500 lb) |
| Minimum weight | - | 3,480 kg (7,670 lb) |
Sources: Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 MK3, Niftylift HR12 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Lightlift 17.75 MK3 if...
A tracked spider lift for tree work, facade and gutter access, church and theatre interiors and gardens where a wheeled boom cannot reach. It narrows to pass through gates and doorways, then sets up on its outriggers.
Full Lightlift 17.75 MK3 specifications →Buy or hire the HR12 4x4 if...
The Niftylift HR12 is a compact, comparatively lightweight articulating boom lift built by UK manufacturer Niftylift in Milton Keynes, aimed at maintenance and construction access jobs on rough or soft ground where 4-wheel drive and low machine weight are an advantage. Its outreach and working height put it in the lower-mid band of boom lift hire fleets, below the taller diesel booms used for larger commercial and industrial access work. Being UK-built gives it strong dealer and parts presence in the domestic hire market.
Full HR12 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 MK3 and the Niftylift HR12 4x4?
The Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 MK3 is a tracked spider lift (boom lift on tracks) with 17,06m working height, petrol, diesel or lithium-ion; the Niftylift HR12 4x4 is a a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift.
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