Head to head
JCB 8008 CTS vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 3,494kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 3,494kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8008 CTS | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,006 kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Dig depth | 1.69 m | - |
| Transport width | 0.7 m | - |
| Transport length | 2.68 m | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: JCB 8008 CTS, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,494kg
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 8008 CTS and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 3,494kg. The JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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