Head to head
Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 6,125kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 6,125kg.
Specifications side by side
| Niftylift HR15 4x4 | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Working height | 15.7m (51ft 6in) | - |
| Working outreach | 9.4m (31ft) | - |
| Platform capacity | 225kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,968 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
| Engine power | - | 55.4 kW |
Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 EW100 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,125kg
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 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 EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 6,125kg. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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