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Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Takeuchi TB260

The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 1,235kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Niftylift HR15 4x4
Niftylift HR15 4x4 - image: niftylift.com
Takeuchi TB260
Takeuchi TB260 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Niftylift HR15 4x4Takeuchi TB260
Operating weight4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum5735 kg
Working height15.7m (51ft 6in)-
Working outreach9.4m (31ft)-
Platform capacity225kg-
Dig depth-3895 mm
Dump height-4220 mm
Breakout force-43.2 kN

Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Takeuchi TB260. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

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 →

Buy or hire the TB260 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,235kg

A 6 tonne class digger used by groundworks, drainage and civils contractors for deeper trenches, pipe laying and loading lorries. Hire fleets stock it as the step up from 3 to 4 tonne machines.

Full TB260 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Niftylift HR15 4x4 and the Takeuchi TB260?

The Takeuchi TB260 is the bigger machine by 1,235kg. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.

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