Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,720kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,720kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,720kg
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 KX019-4 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,720kg. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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