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Niftylift HR12 4x4 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Niftylift HR12 4x4 is a a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Niftylift HR12 4x4 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Working height | 12.1 m (39 ft 6 in) | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | 6.4 m (21 ft) | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Safe working load | 227 kg (500 lb) | - |
| Minimum weight | 3,480 kg (7,670 lb) | - |
| Operating weight | - | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Niftylift HR12 4x4, Niftylift HR15 4x4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HR12 4x4 if...
The Niftylift HR12 is a compact, comparatively lightweight articulating boom lift built by UK manufacturer Niftylift in Milton Keynes, aimed at maintenance and construction access jobs on rough or soft ground where 4-wheel drive and low machine weight are an advantage. Its outreach and working height put it in the lower-mid band of boom lift hire fleets, below the taller diesel booms used for larger commercial and industrial access work. Being UK-built gives it strong dealer and parts presence in the domestic hire market.
Full HR12 4x4 specifications →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 Niftylift HR12 4x4 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Niftylift HR12 4x4 is a a compact 4-wheel-drive articulating boom lift; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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