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JCB 9T-2 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4

The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 900kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 9T-2
JCB 9T-2 - image: Watling JCB
Niftylift HR15 4x4
Niftylift HR15 4x4 - image: niftylift.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 9T-2Niftylift HR15 4x4
Operating weight5,400kg4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum
Payload9,000kg-
Engine power55kW (74hp)-
Working height-15.7m (51ft 6in)
Working outreach-9.4m (31ft)
Platform capacity-225kg

Sources: JCB 9T-2, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 900kg

A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.

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Full 9T-2 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 9T-2 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?

The JCB 9T-2 is the bigger machine by 900kg. The JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.

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