Head to head
Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Wacker Neuson ET35
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 947kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 947kg.
Specifications side by side
| Niftylift HR15 4x4 | Wacker Neuson ET35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum | 3,553 to 4,753 kg |
| Working height | 15.7m (51ft 6in) | - |
| Working outreach | 9.4m (31ft) | - |
| Platform capacity | 225kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 35 kN |
| Length | - | 5,271 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,497 mm |
| Width | - | 1,630 mm |
| Height | - | 2,711 mm |
| Engine power | - | 18.2 kW |
Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Wacker Neuson ET35. 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 947kg
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 ET35 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.
Full ET35 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Niftylift HR15 4x4 and the Wacker Neuson ET35?
The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is the bigger machine by 947kg. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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