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Hinowa Lightlift 20.10 MK3 vs Niftylift HR12 4x4
The Hinowa Lightlift 20.10 MK3 is a tracked spider lift (boom lift on tracks) with 20,15m working height, petrol, diesel, lithium-ion or bi-energy. 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 20.10 MK3 | Niftylift HR12 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 20,15m | 12.1 m (39 ft 6 in) |
| Working outreach | 9,70m | 6.4 m (21 ft) |
| Platform capacity | 230kg | - |
| Transport length | 5,01m | - |
| Safe working load | - | 227 kg (500 lb) |
| Minimum weight | - | 3,480 kg (7,670 lb) |
Sources: Hinowa Lightlift 20.10 MK3, Niftylift HR12 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Lightlift 20.10 MK3 if...
A larger tracked spider lift for taller facade, roofline and tree work where access is restricted by gardens, gates or soft ground. It suits contractors and hire firms who need height and outreach from a machine that can be tracked to site.
Full Lightlift 20.10 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 20.10 MK3 and the Niftylift HR12 4x4?
The Hinowa Lightlift 20.10 MK3 is a tracked spider lift (boom lift on tracks) with 20,15m working height, petrol, diesel, lithium-ion or bi-energy; the Niftylift HR12 4x4 is a a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift.
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