Head to head
Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 11,051kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 11,051kg.
Specifications side by side
| Niftylift HR15 4x4 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Working height | 15.7m (51ft 6in) | - |
| Working outreach | 9.4m (31ft) | - |
| Platform capacity | 225kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 5,442 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,051kg
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Niftylift HR15 4x4 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 11,051kg. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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