Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 9.3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 9.3 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 9.3 tonnes
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
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 ZX135USB-7 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 9.3 tonnes. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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