Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 4,230kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 4,230kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,230kg
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 ZX75US-5 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 4,230kg. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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