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Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Wacker Neuson DPU100-70

The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 3,820kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Niftylift HR15 4x4
Niftylift HR15 4x4 - image: niftylift.com
DPU100-70
Wacker Neuson DPU100-70

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Niftylift HR15 4x4Wacker Neuson DPU100-70
Operating weight4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum680kg (710kg with extension plates)
Working height15.7m (51ft 6in)-
Working outreach9.4m (31ft)-
Platform capacity225kg-
Centrifugal force-100kN
Plate width-700mm (970mm with extension plates)
Travel speed-30m/min forward, 28m/min reverse
Engine-Lombardini 12 LD 475, 15.0kW max at 3,000rpm

Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Wacker Neuson DPU100-70. 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 3,820kg

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 DPU100-70 if...

A heavy reversible plate compactor for granular sub-base and asphalt work, too large for garden or driveway jobs. Its weight and centrifugal force suit groundworkers compacting trench backfill and road sub-base rather than small landscaping tasks.

Full DPU100-70 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Niftylift HR15 4x4 and the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70?

The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 3,820kg. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson DPU100-70 is a reversible vibratory plate compactor, diesel.

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