Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 990kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 990kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 990kg
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →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 JCB 525-60 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 990kg. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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