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Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Wacker Neuson ET24

The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift. The Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Niftylift HR15 4x4
Niftylift HR15 4x4 - image: niftylift.com
Wacker Neuson ET24
Wacker Neuson ET24 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Specifications side by side

Niftylift HR15 4x4Wacker Neuson ET24
Operating weight4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum2,200 to 2,746 kg
Working height15.7m (51ft 6in)-
Working outreach9.4m (31ft)-
Platform capacity225kg-
Breakout force-21.8 kN
Length-4,022 mm
Dig depth-2,602 mm
Width-1,400 mm
Height-2,392 mm
Engine power-13.8 kW

Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 ET24 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 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 2,602 mm.

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Full ET24 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Niftylift HR15 4x4 and the Wacker Neuson ET24?

The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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