Head to head
Mecalac TA6 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 355kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 355kg.
Specifications side by side
| Mecalac TA6 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4145 kg (9138 lb) to 4345 kg (9579 lb) | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Payload | 6000 kg | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW (74hp) | - |
| Travel speed | 25 km/h | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Mecalac TA6, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TA6 if...
A 6 tonne site dumper for groundworks, drainage and general site haulage on UK sites, with a choice of front or swivel skip. It has a foldable ROPS bar with side protection gates.
Full TA6 specifications →Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 355kg
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 Mecalac TA6 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 355kg. The Mecalac TA6 is a 6 tonne site dumper with straight or swivel skip; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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