Head to head
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 29.7 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 29.7 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 34,200 - 36,300kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Dig depth | 6,500 - 7,380mm | - |
| Engine power | 210kW (ISO14396) | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX350LC-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 29.7 tonnes
Sized for bulk earthmoving, quarry and large groundworks contractors who need high dig depth and bucket capacity rather than tight site manoeuvrability. It sits above the typical hire-fleet mid-range and suits larger civils and demolition packages.
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 ZX350LC-6 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 29.7 tonnes. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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