Head to head
Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2.1 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2.1 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Niftylift HR15 4x4 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum | 2400 kg |
| Working height | 15.7m (51ft 6in) | - |
| Working outreach | 9.4m (31ft) | - |
| Platform capacity | 225kg | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HR15 4x4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2.1 tonnes
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 →Buy or hire the TB225 if...
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Niftylift HR15 4x4 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2.1 tonnes. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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