Head to head
Niftylift HR15 4x4 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 2,255kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 2,255kg.
Specifications side by side
| Niftylift HR15 4x4 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Working height | 15.7m (51ft 6in) | - |
| Working outreach | 9.4m (31ft) | - |
| Platform capacity | 225kg | - |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
| Engine power | - | 45.5 kW |
Sources: Niftylift HR15 4x4, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 EW65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,255kg
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 3,895 mm.
Full EW65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Niftylift HR15 4x4 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 2,255kg. The Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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