Head to head
Komatsu D65PX vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 16.5 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 16.5 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu D65PX | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,000kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Engine power | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm | - |
| Blade capacity | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Komatsu D65PX, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D65PX if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 16.5 tonnes
The wide-track, low ground pressure version of Komatsu's D65 dozer, used on soft or sensitive ground where a standard-track machine would sink or damage the surface, such as landfill and reclamation work.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
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 Komatsu D65PX and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 16.5 tonnes. The Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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