Head to head
Manitou MT933 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 2,645kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 2,645kg.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT933 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7,145kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Max lift capacity | 3,300kg | - |
| Max lift height | 9.07m | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Manitou MT933, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,645kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
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 Manitou MT933 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 2,645kg. The Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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