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JLG Industries ES2646 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The JLG Industries ES2646 is a electric scissor lift with 9.92 m working height, a scissor lift with a 545 kg platform capacity. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| JLG Industries ES2646 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 9.92 m | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Platform capacity | 545 kg (Indoor); 545 kg (Outdoor) | 225kg |
| Platform height | 7.92 m | - |
| Weight | 2401 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
Sources: JLG Industries ES2646, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ES2646 if...
A wider-deck electric scissor lift for sites that need more load on the platform, such as installing ductwork, cable tray and ceiling grids. It keeps the same capacity indoors and outdoors.
Full ES2646 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 JLG Industries ES2646 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The JLG Industries ES2646 is a electric scissor lift with 9.92 m working height, a scissor lift with a 545 kg platform capacity; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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