Head to head
Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,145kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,145kg.
Specifications side by side
| Niftylift HR15 4x4 | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Working height | 15.7m (51ft 6in) | - |
| Working outreach | 9.4m (31ft) | - |
| Platform capacity | 225kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,722 mm |
| Width | - | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Height | - | 2,398 mm |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW |
Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 2,145kg
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 ET25 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 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 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Niftylift HR15 4x4 and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 2,145kg. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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