Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,960kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,960kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | - |
| Width | 1240mm | - |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,960kg
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 Kubota KX016-4 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,960kg. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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