Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 745kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 745kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | - |
| Width | 1700 mm | - |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 745kg
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 U36-4 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 745kg. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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