plant hire - head to head
Hinowa vs Niftylift
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Hinowa | Niftylift | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Italy (Nogara, Verona) | England (Milton Keynes) |
| UK availability | Good UK dealer coverage | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | Tracked spider lifts, Tracked mini dumpers, Tracked pallet trucks, Tracked undercarriages | Trailer-mounted boom lifts, Self-propelled boom lifts, Vehicle-mounted platforms |
| Best known for | Lightlift Performance series | HR series |
Choose Hinowa if...
Hinowa builds compact tracked machines for working at height and moving material in tight spaces. Spider lift users such as tree surgeons, facade and gutter contractors and fit-out firms choose it for access to gardens, interiors and soft ground, and groundworkers use the tracked mini dumpers on restricted sites.
Look at: Lightlift Performance series, Lightlift 14 series, TeleCrawler
Full Hinowa profile →Choose Niftylift if...
The British answer in powered access, and particularly strong in trailer-mounted booms - the machines a small contractor can tow to site behind a van rather than needing a low-loader.
Look at: HR series
Full Niftylift profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK plant hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Hinowa vs Niftylift - common questions
Is Hinowa better than Niftylift?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. Hinowa builds compact tracked machines for working at height and moving material in tight spaces. Spider lift users such as tree surgeons, facade and gutter contractors and fit-out firms choose it for access to gardens, interiors and soft ground, and groundworkers use the tracked mini dumpers on restricted sites. The British answer in powered access, and particularly strong in trailer-mounted booms - the machines a small contractor can tow to site behind a van rather than needing a low-loader.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Hinowa or Niftylift?
Hinowa: Has a UK site, Hinowa UK, for the compact tracked range; check local hire stock for specific models. Niftylift: A British access manufacturer stocked throughout UK hire fleets.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK plant hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.