Head to head
Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,495kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,495kg.
Specifications side by side
| Niftylift HR15 4x4 | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Working height | 15.7m (51ft 6in) | - |
| Working outreach | 9.4m (31ft) | - |
| Platform capacity | 225kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,683 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 2,495kg
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 ET20 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 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 ET20?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,495kg. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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