Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 1,013kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 1,013kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) | - |
| Fuel tank | 42.0 L | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 33U if...
A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,013kg
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 Hitachi 33U and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 1,013kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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