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Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4

The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 950kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

R35Z-9
Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9
Niftylift HR15 4x4
Niftylift HR15 4x4 - image: niftylift.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9Niftylift HR15 4x4
Operating weight3550kg (7826lb)4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum
Engine power17.7kW (23.7hp)-
Max digging depthup to 3.44m (11'3") depending on boom/stick option-
Working height-15.7m (51ft 6in)
Working outreach-9.4m (31ft)
Platform capacity-225kg

Sources: Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the R35Z-9 if...

A compact, zero tail swing mini digger sized for domestic gardens, landscaping and utility work where space is tight. Widely used by small plant hire firms and groundworkers.

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Full R35Z-9 specifications →

Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 950kg

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 Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?

The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 950kg. The Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is a zero tail swing mini excavator; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.

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