Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 3.3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 3.3 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Kubota U10, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3.3 tonnes
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 U10 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 3.3 tonnes. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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