Head to head
Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,971kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,971kg.
Specifications side by side
| Niftylift HR15 4x4 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Working height | 15.7m (51ft 6in) | - |
| Working outreach | 9.4m (31ft) | - |
| Platform capacity | 225kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 2,971kg
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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Niftylift HR15 4x4 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,971kg. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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