Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 10.5 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 10.5 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | - |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 10.5 tonnes
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
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 ZX145W-6 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 10.5 tonnes. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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