Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 1,910kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 1,910kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,910kg
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 U27-4 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 1,910kg. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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