Head to head
Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 1,578kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 1,578kg.
Specifications side by side
| Niftylift HR15 4x4 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Working height | 15.7m (51ft 6in) | - |
| Working outreach | 9.4m (31ft) | - |
| Platform capacity | 225kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,184 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
| Engine power | - | 42 kW |
Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 ET65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,578kg
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.
Full ET65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Niftylift HR15 4x4 and the Wacker Neuson ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 1,578kg. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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