Head to head
JCB 8018 CTS vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,678kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,678kg.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 8018 CTS | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Dig depth | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,028mm | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: JCB 8018 CTS, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,678kg
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 8018 CTS and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,678kg. The JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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