Head to head
Komatsu PC26MR-5 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 1,875kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 1,875kg.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC26MR-5 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,625 to 2,855kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Komatsu PC26MR-5, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PC26MR-5 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.6 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry.
Listed by
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,875kg
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 PC26MR-5 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 1,875kg. The Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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